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  • children in human zoo

    Messed Up True Stories Of Human Zoos

    Human zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.

    By DB Kelly March 20th, 2023 Read More
  • Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In North Korea

    These are some of the most messed up things that have happened in North Korea ... that we know about.

    By Chris Heasman March 17th, 2023 Read More
  • Gangs of American sailors and marines armed with sticks during the Zoot Suit Riots, Los Angeles, California, June 1943.

    The Messed Up Truth About The Zoot Suit Riots

    In the summer of 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots were a series of attacks made by white servicemen against Mexican-Americans in downtown Los Angeles.

    By Marina Manoukian March 13th, 2023 Read More
  • old drug bottles on table

    The Messed Up Truth About 19th Century Murderess Mary Ann Cotton

    Mary Ann Cotton is one of the earliest confirmed female serial killers in recorded memory, suspected of some 21 murders through arsenic poisoning.

    By Sarah Crocker March 9th, 2023 Read More
  • Deadly Victorian fashion, "The Arsenic Waltz", 1862

    The Messed Up History Of Victorian Fashion

    From arsenic-infused fabric to socks that would burn their patterns into your skin, clothing of this era presented a real hazard.

    By Sarah Crocker March 7th, 2023 Read More
  • Abandoned teddy bear

    Missing Persons Cases From The '80s That Shook The World

    There was a time when kids were allowed to go out and explore their neighborhoods, but several high-profile disappearances in the 1980s caused some big changes.

    By Asher Cantrell March 6th, 2023 Read More
  • New York City skyline

    Here's How Many Dead Bodies Have Been Found In The Hudson

    The Hudson River was integral to New York City's meteoric rise but the famous body of water also has a darker side, as dozens of bodies are recovered each year.

    By Chris Littlechild March 6th, 2023 Read More
  • Delphine LaLaurie

    The Messed Up Truth Of Socialite Serial Killer Delphine LaLaurie

    For years, wealthy New Orleans socialite Delphine LaLaurie tortured and murdered her slaves. This is the messed up story of the socialite serial killer.

    By Aimee Lamoureux March 6th, 2023 Read More
  • empty cradle

    The Messed Up Truth About Spain's Stolen Babies

    For five decades women in Spain gave birth only to have their babies taken without their consent. Here is the messed up truth about Spain's stolen babies.

    By Alice Bennett February 27th, 2023 Read More
  • A close-up photograph of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

    The Messed Up History Of Zika Virus

    Zika is a mosquito-borne virus illness that is spread through a common type of mosquito. Here is what you need to know about the history of Zika virus.

    By Daniel Leonard February 25th, 2023 Read More
  • medieval monk

    Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Middle Ages

    These messed up things really happened in the Middle Ages.

    By DB Kelly February 21st, 2023 Read More
  • Drew Peterson

    The Messed Up Truth About Drew Peterson

    Drew Peterson, a former police sergeant in Bolingbrook, Illinois, was convicted in 2012 of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

    By Richard Milner February 20th, 2023 Read More
  • roman soldier

    Messed Up Things In The Roman Empire

    For almost 1,500 years, the Roman Empire dominated, well, a lot of the world. And they weren't kind about it. Here are messed up things from the Roman Empire.

    By Chris Heasman February 17th, 2023 Read More
  • A train runs through some woods

    The Messed Up Reality About The Railroad Industry

    The railroad's impact on American history can't be overstated. But the U.S. began to neglect rail over the 20th century in favor of the automobile.

    By William Fischer February 17th, 2023 Read More
  • hippies vw van

    Messed Up Things At Woodstock

    Now, there were a lot of positives, but it wasn't all dancing and holding hands. Here's what was messed up about Woodstock.

    By Becki Robins February 14th, 2023 Read More
  • Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip

    Royals Who Married Their Relatives

    Historically, the rules of royal marriages have been completely bizarre to normal people.

    By Kathy Benjamin February 5th, 2023 Read More
  • Messed Up Things That May Have Happened In New Orleans History

    These messed up things may have happened in New Orleans' history. We may never know.

    By Benito Cereno February 5th, 2023 Read More
  • vintage woman

    The Messed Up Truth About The Radium Girls

    Radium is pretty darn cool. Unfortunately, it is also deadly — as the so-called Radium Girls would find out. This is the messed up truth about the Radium Girls.

    By DB Kelly February 4th, 2023 Read More
  • El Chapo in custody in 2014

    The Most Dangerous Cartels To Ever Exist

    The history of cartels is fraught with betrayal, splinter groups, and brutally shortened lives. Here are the most dangerous cartels to ever exist.

    By Jack Hawkins February 4th, 2023 Read More
  • frosty snowman

    The One Messed Up Thing About These Christmas Movies Nobody Talks About

    Here's the one messed up thing about these Christmas movies nobody talks about.

    By Grunge Staff February 4th, 2023 Read More
  • Enslaved people being thrown overboard

    The Messed Up History Of The Zong Massacre

    In 1781, over 100 enslaved African people lost their lives after being thrown overboard a British slave ship. This is the messed up history of the Zong massacre

    By Marina Manoukian February 4th, 2023 Read More
  • Rainforest being cleared in Borneo to make room for oil palms

    The Messed Up Truth About The Palm Oil Industry

    The story of palm oil is a story about the difficulty in backtracking from over-dependence, especially when entire nations' economies are at risk.

    By Richard Milner February 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • 1953: A woman seeing her new born baby whilst lying inside an iron lung as part of her treatment for Polio.

    The Messed Up History Of Polio

    Polio is thought to have been around for thousands of years, but it didn't reach pandemic levels until the 20th century. This is the messed up history of polio.

    By Marina Manoukian February 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • The Golden State Killer

    These Countries Have The Most Serial Killers. Here's Why

    Even though the serial killer is a worldwide phenomenon, there's two countries that have given birth to way more of these inexplicably fascinating criminals.

    By DB Kelly February 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • Messed Up Things About Elementary School You Only Notice As An Adult

    You'll only notice these messed up things about elementary school as an adult.

    By Nicholas Conley February 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • Joey Buttafuoco in 1995

    Here's What Happened To Joey Buttafuoco

    Joey Buttafuoco made headlines when he started a relationship with Amy Fisher back in the '90s. Since then he's been in and out of the headlines and jail.

    By Aaron Homer February 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • Savador Dali

    Famous Works Of Art With Messed Up Backstories

    The world of art is filled with messed up stories. Here are some famous works of art with messed up backstories.

    By S. Flannagan February 3rd, 2023 Read More
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