Here's How Many Victims The Soviet Ripper Serial Killer Actually Had
For more than a decade, Soviet authorities couldn't find a terrifying, prolific serial killer. In the press, he was named "Killer X" and "The Rostov Ripper."
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Where Is Eileen Franklin's Father, George, Today?
In 1989, Eileen Franklin went to the police about a memory that came to her. It was a vivid memory of her seeing her father rape and murder her best friend.
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Who Is Volker Türk, The United Nations' Human Rights Chief?
In the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, Volker Türk, the United Nations' Human Rights Chief, called out both sides for breaking international law by attacking civilians.
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What Is The Catholic Church's Synod Of Bishops?
The Catholic Church is steeped in tradition and ritual, but the Synod of Bishops was only established in 1965. Here's what it is and what it's for.
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Here's Who Inherited Betty White's Fortune After She Died
Betty White kept working and entertaining audience right up to before her 2021 death at 99 years old. Here's who inherited her fortune after she died.
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How Israel Became A Country
Israel is a relatively new nation, born out of a conflation of circumstances in an effort to establish a Jewish state. Yet conflict there has been ongoing.
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The Real Reason American Politicians Are So Wealthy
American politicians' salaries pale in comparison to many other professions, yet more than half are millionaires. Here's why they are so wealthy.
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Popes Who Changed The Catholic Church Forever
Catholic teachings have been remarkably consistent over the last 2000 years, but several popes have managed to change the Catholic Church in dramatic ways.
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Terrifying Stories Of People Who Were Killed By Their Own Pets
In these terrifying stories, people were killed by their own pets. Bad snake! Bad!
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Stowaways Whose Stories Didn't End In Disaster
From ship stowaways to the rare airplane hitchhiker and even dirigible travelers, check out these fantastic stories of stowaways who somehow avoided tragedy.
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The Best TV Shows Of The 1950s
The 1950s was a time rich with surprisingly good shows covering a wide range of genres and styles. Here are the best TV shows of the 1950s.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit Marvel Movies
Marvel has kept things pretty free of drama and scandal for such a big franchise. But nothing lasts forever. Here are the biggest scandals to hit Marvel movies.
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False Things You Believe About The Great Depression
Just how bad was the Great Depression? That depends which expert you ask. Here is a list of some false things you probably believe about the Great Depression.
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Famous Scientific Theories That Were Proven Wrong
Science is all trial-and-error and new questions, which means that humanity has seen its fair share of debunked theories and hypotheses over the years.
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Here's What Brought History's Worst Pandemics To An End
A pandemic is a terrible thing to live though, but they all will eventually come to an end. Here's what brought history's worst pandemics to an end.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Touched Lava
There's just something about lava. It doesn't matter that it's going to hurt, there's something that makes you want to reach out and... Don't. Just don't do it.
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Here's Why You Probably Wouldn't Survive Inside A North Korean Prison
North Korea imprisons both foreigners and its own citizens with terrible brutality. Here's why you probably wouldn't survive in a North Korean prison.
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Lucille Ball's Tragic Real-Life Story
Lucille Ball is considered one of comedy's greatest legends, but the actress didn't have an easy-going life. Here is the tragic real-life story of Lucille Ball.
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Magnus Hirschfeld: The Tragic Story Of A Gay Rights Pioneer
The Nazis may have Magnus Hirschfeld's Institute for Sexual Sciences, but his legacy lives on in the continued battle for LGBT rights.
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Mental Illnesses That Can Give You Superhuman Brain Powers
By focusing on positive side effects of mental illnesses, like the superpowers they can give you, perhaps we can begin to remove some of their negative stigma.
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Music Secrets We'll Never Know The Answers To
We'll probably never know the answers to these music secrets.
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Myths You Believe About Marie Antoinette
Post-French Revolution, Marie Antoinette's been the model of a bad aristocrat. But is it true? Here are some myths you probably believe about Marie Antoinette.
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Operation Fantasia: The WWII Plot To Fight Japan With Glowing Foxes
During WWII, the U.S. tried to invade mainland Japan with radioactive, glow-in-the-dark foxes. Here's everything you need to know about "Operation Fantasia."
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Optical Illusions That'll Fool Your Brain
Humans need to make sense of a messy, uncertain world using imperfect eyes and imperfect brains. That's where optical illusions that fool your brain come in.
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Other Winter Holidays To Celebrate If Christmas Isn't Your Thing
Let's talk about some other winter festivals that might be the perfect cause for celebration in lieu of (or alongside) Christmas.
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Real, Ominous Warnings From Robots And Machines
If you ask the machines themselves, there are some pretty stark warnings.
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