How Washington Police Allowed Marc O'Leary's Crime Spree To Continue
It's a sad fact that police investigations sometimes fall short, for all sorts of reasons, allowing individuals to continue to commit crimes.
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Honda Point Disaster: The Largest Loss Of US Navy Ships During Peacetime
The history of the U.S. Navy is filled with victory, valor, and disaster. One such disaster occurred at Honda Point, the largest loss of ships during peacetime. -
Inside The 2006 Suspected Gang-Related Murder Of Mexican Singer Valentin Elizalde
Valentin Elizalde, 27, was a rising star in the Mexican music scene when he was shot and killed in November 2006. Here's what officials believe happened. -
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Recorded An Album That Was Literally Out Of This World
Canadian astronaut and musician Chris Hadfield has had quite a career — but nothing quite beats the time he recorded most of an album in space. -
The Reason Serial Killer Nathaniel Cook Was Paroled After Only 20 Years
In August 2018, convicted murderer Nathaniel Cook was paroled after serving just 20 years for a string of monstrous murders with his brother Anthony. -
Here's Why A Pack Of Gum Was Part Of Such A Historic Event
History is full of monumental events that mark the beginning of new ages, paving the way for a changed future. Here's how a pack of gum was part of one. -
Doctor Dolittle Basically Ended Rex Harrison's Hollywood Career
Released in 1967, 20th Century Fox's "Doctor Dolittle" basically ended Rex Harrison's Hollywood career. So what exactly happened? Let's take a look. -
What Was Likely The Last Song Avicii Worked On Before He Died?
Avicii died by suicide in 2018 while on vacation, leaving what would become his final album, the eponymously-titled album "Tim," around two-thirds complete. -
Disturbing Details Found During Dwayne Haskins' Death Investigation
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was hit and killed by a dump truck on April 9, 2022 while in Florida for training during the offseason. -
Why Men Stopped Wearing Hats
Hhats used to be ubiquitous in Western culture, but more recently, they've begun to fall out of style. These are some reasons why men stopped wearing hats. -
Tragic Details About Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens was a gold medal-winning Olympic athlete, but his achievements didn't spare him from tragedy. -
The Untold Truth Of Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly is a Celtic punk band from the city of — wait for it — Los Angeles. Yeah, wouldn't have guessed it, right? Here's their story. -
Longest-Reigning Monarchs In History
The longest-reigning monarchs in history include, of course, Elizabeth II, but though she's ruled for 70 years and counting, she doesn't own the longest reign. -
The Bizarre History Of Heavy Metal Music
Black Sabbath was one of the major founders of heavy metal music, along with Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Here's the bizarre history of this genre. -
Chilling Details About The Murder Of US Congressman Leo Ryan
From the get-go, Leo Ryan was extremely hands-on and organized several detailed investigations, which he took on by going undercover. Here's how he died. -
How A Secret Drag Ball Changed Mexico Forever
One November night in 1901, police raided a house party in Mexico City, creating a scandal that shook a nation. This secret drag ball changed Mexico forever. -
The Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women In America Explained
Let's take a look at the reasons for the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women that continue to impact their communities across America. -
The Untold Truth Of La Belle Époque
France's Beautiful Age was a time of innovation, but also a time of rising social and political tensions. This is the untold truth of La Belle Époque. -
The Biggest Musical Acts In The World That Couldn't Crack The U.S.
Some international music acts never make it on the American charts. These are the biggest musical acts in the world that couldn't crack the U.S. -
The Messed Up History Of Diabetes
Diabetes has been around for thousands of years, and people have been diagnosing it for nearly as long. Here's the messed up history of this disease. -
Can Foreign Diplomats In America Really Commit Crimes?
Dealing with diplomatic immunity can be complicated, leading to a disturbing question: Can foreign diplomats in America really commit crimes? -
Dark Secrets Of Ballet Revealed
Ballet is a beautiful, though tremendously painstaking, art, and the life of a ballerina has its downsides. These are the dark secrets of ballet revealed. -
Tragic Details About Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright is likely America's best-known architect, but he didn't start out that way. These are tragic details about Frank Lloyd Wright. -
The Untold Truth Of Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot is one of Agatha Christie's best-loved characters. However, the author had a love-hate relationship with him, despite his success. -
Catherine The Great's Family Tree Explained
Catherine the Great was one of Russia's greatest leaders — even though she wasn't Russian by birth. Here is Catherine the Great's family tree explained. -
Henry VIII's Family Tree Explained
Henry VIII may be infamous for his wives, but his relatives included other nobles with interesting stories and claims to the throne. -
Most Dangerous College Campuses In America
The U.S. is rife with college campuses — not to mention the crimes that take place on said campuses. These are the most dangerous college campuses in America.
