Why The City Of Philadelphia Is Greasing Poles Ahead Of The World Series
Certain municipal workers are preparing Philadelphia for the World Series in a way that may seem a bit unusual: applying grease to the city's light poles.
Read MoreCertain municipal workers are preparing Philadelphia for the World Series in a way that may seem a bit unusual: applying grease to the city's light poles.
Read MoreThe gruesome story of the 1973 Gitchie Manitou massacre in which four teens were killed and another raped is one that has haunted the area ever since.
Read MoreSports and athletic competition have been a part of societies since ancient times. And one sport that has seen its fair share of scandal is baseball.
Read MoreThe request left many scratching their heads: A man who admitted to murdering dozens of people asked permission to save a life by donating an organ.
Read MoreA look back at Cullen's childhood and family life reveals that troubling signs about what he could be capable of were there from the beginning.
Read MoreEver since star WNBA athlete Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia, the U.S. and the world have watched, hoping for a legal solution that means her freedom.
Read MoreDespite the infinite stories, not all pirates were cruel and barbarous. This is the tragic story of Black Sam Bellamy and The Witch of Wellfleet.
Read MoreIt's no easy task to figure out the specifics of an era before written records, but there's information out there. This is the Stone Age timeline explained.
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL pennant eight times, including in 1983, by a team known as the "Wheeze Kids," whom many would consider underrated.
Read MoreThe first convictions for the use of excessive force in LAPD history occurred in 1952. This is the tragic real-life story of Bloody Christmas.
Read MoreThe Bronze Age saw the coming of age of civilization and a wealth of innovation that lasted thousands of years. Here's the timeline of the Bronze Age explained.
Read MoreSoviet spies have come from places aside from just the CIA and the FBI. This is the true story of the Congressman who was a Russian spy.
Read MoreFor rock stars that have died, many might wonder how they spent their last day(s) and what they might have eaten or drunk last. Here are 12 of their stories.
Read MoreThe Houston Astros were once called the Houston Colt .45s.
Read MoreIt's often said that the poor are deeply generous to those in greater need. That was demonstrated by Native Americans during the Irish potato famine.
Read MoreIn 1871, an 11-year-old girl in England named Ellen Sadler fell asleep, and she allegedly didn't wake up for nine years. Here's the stange story.
Read MoreOn November 17, 1973, a group of five teenagers headed to the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve in Iowa for a night of fun. Then things took a turn for the worse.
Read MoreJournalists are usually advised to stay a bit removed from their subjects, especially individuals, but sometimes the line gets a bit blurred.
Read MoreSex worker disappearances are less likely to be immediately noticed. Perhaps this is why Delaware's only known serial killer chose his victims.
Read MoreThe three Fryer brothers of the Gitchie Manitou massacre killed four teen boys and kidnapped and raped a 13-year-old girl in 1973. Where are they now?
Read MoreMurderabilia is the sale of items related to murder and, in many cases, serial killers. But it's even darker than it sounds; read on for the disturbing truth.
Read MoreFiona is the name of a pregnant ichthyosaur fossil dating back over 100 million years. This is how it was uncovered and what it may mean for science.
Read MoreIt's not unusual for a musician to take some sort of visual effect as an identifier -- think of the early Beatles' haircuts, or David Byrne's big suit.
Read MoreOn November 17, 1973, perhaps the most gruesome crime in Iowa history took place — the Gitchie Manitou massacre. What happened to the sole survivor?
Read MoreComedian Rodney Dangerfield died in 2004 at 82 years old. He left behind the most hilarious message written on his gravestone.
Read MoreMarlon Brando's son, Christian Brando, murdered his sister's boyfriend after learning that he was abusing her. He spent five years in prison.
Read MoreIt's pretty clear that all of nature is interconnected, from the smallest microbe to the largest apex predator, and when one piece disappears, chaos can result.
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