The Dark Truth About America's Deadly Steamboat Races
In the mid-19th century, Americans were enthralled with an exciting and sometimes deadly new form of high-stakes competition: steamboat racing.
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Stories By Mina Nakatani
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Crown Jewels That Mysteriously Went Missing
The vanishing acts pulled by these crown jewels have been shrouded in both mystery and interesting history. Here's what we know about the missing treasures. -
The Tragic Cleveland Clinic X-Ray Fire Of 1929
In 1929, toxic gas spread through the Cleveland Clinic, starting fires and causing explosions. The tragic accident was caused, in part, by X-ray film. -
Who Is Morocco's Missing Ghost Princess?
In 2017, suddenly the people of Morocco weren't seeing their once-famous princess. So who is Morocco's missing ghost princess? -
The Worst Monsoon Disasters In History
While monsoons are simply a change in wind, they can also bring lots of rain and subsequent flooding, causing disaster. -
The Egyptian God Of Death, Anubis, Explained
The ancient Egyptian deity Anubis was associated with death and the transition to the afterlife, but there are details about this god that are not well-known. -
The Dark Side Of Oil Drilling And Why It's So Controversial
Oil drilling is a really messy topic and has been for a long time. Here's the dark side of oil drilling and why it's so controversial. -
Old Sailing Superstitions That Go Back Centuries
Sailors really do have quite the collection of superstitions, rituals, and omens. Here are some old sailing superstitions that go back centuries. -
The Dark Realities Of Gender Reveal Parties
Intended to be a happy celebration, gender reveal parties are now causing some concern. Here are some dark realities associated with gender reveal parties. -
Ghost Ships That Mysteriously Sailed The Seven Seas
It's not unheard of for ships to just be found in the middle of the ocean, apparently crewed by no one. -
Whatever Happened To The Scientists Of Operation Paperclip?
Operation Paperclip was the post-World War II program to poach Nazi scientists and relocate them to the United States. Here's what happened to those scientists. -
Animals That Have Gone Extinct In The Past Decade
Extinction doesn't just apply to the distant past, species are still declared extinct each year. Here are animals that have gone extinct in the past decade.
