Frank Geyer, The Lawman Who Put An End To The Devil In The White City's Reign Of Terror
The crimes of H.H. Holmes made him one of the most prolific serial murderers in history. Here's the lawman who put an end to his reign of terror.
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How Cavefish Could Give Clues Into The Next Steps Of Human Evolution
How Mexican cavefish who live in darkness and have no predators nor currents to swim against could give clues into the next steps of human evolution.
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The Seattle Mariners Have An Arsonist To Thank For Their Team's Existence
The Seattle Mariners evolved a lot in the 20th century. They even have an arsonist to thank for their team's existence
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The 2001 Spring Training Game That Turned Diamondbacks Pitcher Randy Johnson Into A Killer
In the name of the game, all sorts of things can go wrong in professional sports. Here is the time in 2001 when pitcher Randy Johnson turned into a killer.
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The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
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How NBA Player Clifford Ray Saved A Dolphin's Life
There are sword swallowers, and fire eaters, and similar acts -- all trained, all deliberate. But who do you call if an animal swallows something it shouldn't?
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The Lawyer Who Represented Robert Wone's Widow Later Made His Way To The White House
Robert Wone was brutally murdered at the home of some of his coworkers. Here is the connection between his case and that of a future White House official.
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Is This Is Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel Really Based On Jeff Beck?
The mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap" tells the story of a fictional band billed as England's loudest band. Is Nigel Tufnel really based on Jeff Beck?
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The Tragic Truth About Gordon Ramsay's Brother
Ronnie Ramsay, the younger brother of famous celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, has reportedly struggled with substance abuse issues for several years.
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The Complicated Psychology Behind Humans' Superstitions
The complicated psychology behind humans' superstitions involved "magical intuitions, which, once activated, serve as a default for judgment and behavior."
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What Life In Prison Is Like For NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere's life in prison has been difficult, and it appears as though the NXIVM cult leader still has a long, hard road ahead of him behind bars.
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How Many Children Does Harry Belafonte Have?
Singer and activist Harry Belafonte is a father of several children who have followed in their talented father's footsteps in their own individual ways.
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The Untold Truth Of Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson was an activist and performer that pioneered gay rights and protested in the Stonewall Riots. Here's her untold truth.
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The Completely Random Fossil Discovery An Expert Called The 'World Cup Of Paleontology'
What do you expect to find when you go beachcombing? Shells. Seaweed. Maybe a shark's tooth if you're lucky. Probably not 12 million-year-old fossils.
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The Worst Toxic Spills In History
On February 3, 2023, a freight train derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic vinyl chloride. Yet this was not the worst toxic spill in history.
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The Best Theories We Have About The Lost Continent Of Atlantis
No one has found Plato's most-likely fictional Atlantis, but not for lack of trying. Here are the best theories we have about the lost continent of Atlantis.
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The Kenyan Discovery Throwing A Shadow Of Doubt Onto Our Understanding Of Evolution
The planet is full of yet-to-be-found discoveries. A recent fining in Kenya is throwing a shadow of doubt onto our understanding of evolution.
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Why Rabbits Are Physically Unable To Vomit
Our canine and feline friends each have their own interesting biological traits, but so do rabbits. One detail about the latter is that they're unable to vomit.
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The Crazy True Story Of Boss Tweed
Tweed's approach to electoral politics is aptly captured in a single quote: "I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating."
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The Truth About Joni Mitchell And Bob Dylan's Relationship
Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, two of the most recognizable voices of the sixties music scene, were born within two years of each other: he in 1941, she in 1943.
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The Real Reason The Tron Trilogy Never Got Finished
Tron: Legacy should've been a huge hit. It had everything that its target demo of nerdy dudes were looking for. Then, the unthinkable happened.
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The Real Reason John Adams Hated Alexander Hamilton
It's not all that unusual for people with similar endgames to disagree about the strategy to get there. Even really smart people. Even the Founding Fathers.
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The Disturbing Story Of 'The Iceman' Richard Kuklinski
By the time Kuklinski was caught, he had made a name for himself as a prolific hitman. That name was "Iceman."
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Messed Up Details From U.S.-Backed Operation Condor: The Conspiracy To Disappear People
The U.S. used the excuse of suppressing communism to justify Operation Condor, which killed tens of thousands of South Americans. Here are the details.
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John Wojtowicz: The Vietnam Vet Who Robbed A Brooklyn Bank In The Name Of Love
John Wojtowicz was the Vietnam vet who robbed a Brooklyn bank in the name of love. His goal was to get money for his lover's gender affirmation surgery.
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The Last Meals Of Famous Rock Stars
For 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.
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Athletes Who Peaked Later In Life
You often hear about sports phenoms destined to be great, but there's also the other end of the spectrum - star athletes whose careers had a storied second act.
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