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  • Close up of Oliver North during Iran-Contra trial

    Where Are Iran-Contra Scandal's Oliver North & Fawn Hall Today? Their 40-Year Update Is A Twist No One Saw Coming

    The Iran-Contra Scandal was arguably the most prominent scandals of Ronald Reagan's presidency, and at the center were Oliver North and Fawn Hall.

    By Brent Furdyk 7 hours ago Read More
  • A black-and-white photo of Melvin Purvis and J. Edgar Hoover from the Public Enemy era

    The FBI's Deadly War On Depression-Era Gangsters

    In between the start of Prohibition in 1920 and the christening of the FBI in 1935, the bureau clashed with infamous gangsters you've probably heard of.

    By Scheenagh Harrington 21 hours ago Read More
  • Adolf Hitler yelling into a microphone

    The Deadliest World Leaders In Modern History

    The last century or so of modern history has been extremely bloody, and these world leaders were responsible for massacres that scarred nations for generations.

    By Brian Boone 3 days ago Read More
  • 2018 Camp Fire wildfire

    The Story Of The Deadliest Wildfire In California History

    Tragically, little survived in the wake of the 2018 Camp Fire wildfire, which burned so quickly that it covered a football field every second.

    By Marina Manoukian 5 days ago Read More
  • Side by side statues of Kim Jong Un in North Korea, with citizens looking on from the ground.

    What Life Is Really Like In North Korea

    From forced labor camps to propaganda to no Internet, life is truly oppressive in the world's most restrictive nation. Here's a look at life for North Koreans.

    By Adam James 5 days ago Read More
  • Charlie Kirk speaking into microphone

    The World Reacts To Charlie Kirk's Death

    On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Not long after, many public figures reacted.

    By Brian Boone 5 days ago Read More
  • Smoke and dust surrounding Manhattan on September 11, 2001

    Unusual 9/11 Stories History Overlooked

    The images of the September, 11, 2001 terror attacks are unforgettable to many, yet some stories from that day have slipped through the cracks.

    By S. Flannagan 6 days ago Read More
  • communist flags in vietnam

    Life Under Communist Rule Was Worse Than You Think

    Historically, life under communist rule is often marked by staggering death counts, oppression, starvation, and loss of freedoms, all in the quest for power.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 9 days ago Read More
  • FBI agents looking at computer screen in office

    Inside The Biggest FBI Sting In History

    A secret messaging service, criminal syndicates, and government organizations all coalesce in an FBI operation that led to hundreds of arrests worldwide.

    By Brian Boone 12 days ago Read More
  • scary clown in the woods with balloon

    The Creepiest Real-Life Hoaxes Inspired By Horror Movies

    A stunt that makes the general public feel horror movie emotions like fear and unease, for real, is at the heart of some of the hoaxes inspired by such films.

    By Brian Boone 15 days ago Read More
  • Cabbage Patch Kid doll with arms extended

    Cult Classic Children's Toys With Dark Histories

    Many toys become iconic because so many people buy them and enjoy them, but some cult classics have been linked to some pretty horrific events.

    By Brian Boone 16 days ago Read More
  • demonic silhouette with glowing eyes

    The Real Story Behind Ed & Lorraine Warren's Smurl Haunting Investigation

    Ed and Lorraine Warren are two of the most famous paranormal investigators in history, and their work eventually took them to the house of Jack and Janet Smurl.

    By Steven Luna 20 days ago Read More
  • Deteriorated bunker in France that was once part of the Maginot Line

    These WWII Weapons Were Total Disasters

    In the more desperate times of war, the Allied and Axis forces looked to create unique weapons to give them an advantage, but not all of them worked out.

    By Sarah Crocker 22 days ago Read More
  • The Holy Grail locked inside Valencia Cathedral

    Mankind's Attempts To Achieve Immortality Are Downright Wild

    Throughout the years, mankind has sought to find a way to defy the natural order, searching for the key to immortality — with mostly awful results.

    By Sergio Pereira 26 days ago Read More
  • asteroid heading toward the moon

    What Horrible Things Would Happen To The Earth If There Was No Moon

    The moon is something we take for granted, expecting it to come into view each night. But if the Earth lost its moon, the results would be catastrophic.

    By Brian Boone 30 days ago Read More
  • Darkened silhouette of soldier during daytime

    Inside One Of The World's Most Elite Kill Teams

    War is an unfortunate constant all over the world, and with it comes various kinds of military units, some far more elite and deadly than others — like SEAL Team Six.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco 1 month ago Read More
  • Matt Rife posing with the Annabelle doll

    Matt Rife Is The Annabelle Doll's New Guardian. These Are The Terrifying Reasons He Might Regret It

    Comedian Matt Rife has been tearing up the comedy world, and now he's the new guardian of the infamous Annabelle doll — for better or for worse.

    By S. Flannagan 1 month ago Read More
  • The Grenfell Tower memorial

    Scandals That Rocked These Infamous Events

    Cover-ups and lies, individual, corporate, and government negligence, and corner-cutting have all played their role in a slew of infamous events.

    By Scheenagh Harrington 1 month ago Read More
  • Pope John Paul II

    The Times Thieves Actually Stole A Pope's Blood

    It probably sounds strange (and a little morbid), but over the years, thieves have tried to steal one particular pope's blood on multiple occasions.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 months ago Read More
  • artist's rendition of asteroid striking earth

    Infamous Events That Never Actually Happened

    Over the years, doomsayers have pushed many apocalyptic stories, and most never came to fruition. These infamous events live on only in the history books.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 2 months ago Read More
  • Donald Trump on stage frowning with microphone

    Trump's Year After Historic Assassination Attempt Could Hold Complicated Trauma, Expert Says

    A year after the historic assassination attempt against Donald Trump, one expert believes that the president might be experiencing complicated trauma.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • Donald Trump with patch over his ear

    3 Things We're Still Learning About The 2024 Assassination Attempt On Trump One Year Later

    One year later, we're still learning new things about the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who went on to win the presidency for a second term.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • Painting of George Washington fighting on a horse

    Messed Up Things That Happened During The American Revolution

    Both British redcoats and rebellious colonial Patriots witnessed and committed some pretty messed up things during the American Revolution.

    By Sarah Crocker 3 months ago Read More
  • Chess pieces in colors and designs of U.S and Iranian flags

    This Historian Predicted Trump's US-Iran Conflict In 2024 And His Theories About WWIII Are Chilling

    The U.S. bombed Iran in June 2025, beginning what many are calling World War III. One historian called it a year earlier, and he has some chilling predictions.

    By Amy Beeman 3 months ago Read More
  • John Lennon sat indoors by window talking

    Legendary Stars Who Were Actually Horrible People

    A select few have managed to earn celebrity status for all the right reasons, but some legendary stars have turned out to actually be horrible people.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 3 months ago Read More
  • ICE police officer in armour

    What Does ICE Stand For?

    You've probably heard the acronym "ICE" thrown around in news related to the United States, and maybe you even wondered what, exactly, it stands for.

    By S. Flannagan 3 months ago Read More
  • Harriet Tubman sitting on a wooden chair posing for photograph

    The Tragic Injury Harriet Tubman Never Recovered From

    Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.

    By Amy Beeman 4 months ago Read More
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