The Son Of Sam Laws Explained
From 1976-1977, news media were in a frenzy over Berkowitz's taunting of police and famed journalist Jimmy Breslin: "... I am a monster. I am the Son of Sam."
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The Untold History Of Elevators
Most people don't give much thought to taking elevators these days. But this invention, which partly made skyscrapers possible, has a long history behind it.
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Everything We Know About The New JFK Assassination Revelations
One of the secret service agents who was there when JFK was shot has revealed new information. Here's everything we know about the new allegations.
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The Extinction Event That Once Reduced Humanity To 1,300 People
Thanks to genetic sequencing, scientists now say there was a population "bottleneck," or extinction event that once reduced humanity to 1,300 people.
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The Church Where JFK And Jackie Got Married Is Older Than You May Think
JFK and Jackie Kennedy got married at the Gothic Revival Church of St. Mary's in Newport, Rhode Island. But it has a long history before that.
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The Most Popular Jobs 100 Years Ago
Some jobs seem timeless, resistant to the relentless march of technology and society. But 100 years ago, the most popular jobs were not so similar as to today.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Burn To Death
If you've ever made the mistake of absent-mindedly touching a hot surface, you realize quickly how intense and lingering the pain from a burn can be.
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The Truth About Pablo Escobar's Death
Although many take responsibility for Pablo Escobar's death, the exact details still remain a mystery. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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Theories About What The Golden Orb Found At The Bottom Of The Ocean Might Be
On August 30, 2023, the Okeanos Explorer found a strange golden orb at the bottom of the ocean. Here are some of the theories about its origins.
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The Time France's Entire Wine Industry Was Nearly Destroyed
The French wine industry enjoys a global reputation of excellence. But over a century ago, it almost collapsed for good, until a New World transplant saved it.
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The Tragic 1980 Bombing Of Oktoberfest
The 1980 Oktoberfest event in Munich turned deadly thanks to the actions of 21-year-old student Gundolf Köhler. Here's the story of the tragic bombing.
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Creepy Paranormal Documentaries That Will Make You Question Everything
These creepy paranormal documentaries might make you wonder and question everything you know.
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Musicians Who Died Of Liver Failure
The death of Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell has shone a spotlight on a condition that has claimed the lives of more than a few musicians: liver failure.
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The Thing That Salvador Dali Feared Most In Life
Salvador Dali created some of the most famous surreal paintings in the world, replete with running themes, including images of something he feared most in life.
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The Origins Of Hispanic Heritage Month Explained
Hispanic Heritage Month was the result of United States legislation all the way back in 1968, and it has evolved since then. Here's how it all started.
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What Being A Groupie In The 1970s Was Really Like
There are countless pictures of groupies who hung out with all the big bands of the 1970s, but the term "groupie" means different things to different people.
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The Most Terrifying Human Experiments In World History
Scientific progress can come with a heavy cost, potentially hurting a lot of people. Here are a few of the most terrifying human experiments ever conducted.
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The Truth About Ronald Reagan's Relationship With His Wife, Nancy
Ronald Reagan started out as an actor and eventually became president of the United States. Here's the truth about his relationship with his wife, Nancy.
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The Creepy Real-Life Inspiration For The Conjuring 3
Sure, he had murdered someone, but as the demonologist Ed Warren told the Associated Press, "Possession doesn't last 24 hours a day."
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Tragic Reasons Why People Fell From The World Trade Center On 9/11
That many people fell from the highest floors of the World Trade Center on 9/11 are deeply unsettling. This is the likely reason they fell from the building.
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Who Was Lady Columbia, The First Symbol Of Hope In The US?
Before the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam, there was Lady Columbia, the first symbol of hope in the United States. Here's how she came to be.
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Crime Junkie Co-Host Brit Prawat Names Her Favorite True Crime Shows - Exclusive
Naturally, Crime Junkie co-host Brit Prawat loves crime-related TV shows - and she told us which true crime and scripted crime series are her favorites.
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Why Does Oktoberfest Happen In September?
Germany's Oktoberfest is more than 200 years old and draws 6 million people annually, but the name is misleading. Most of the festival happens in September.
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The Sad Reason This Guinness Record Holder Grew Her Nails Out For Over 20 Years
For over 20 years, one woman grew out her nails and refused to cut them, earning her a Guinness World Record. Here's the sad reason behind her decision.
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The Real Reason Hurricanes Are Rare In California
California has only ever been hit by one real hurricane. So why is it so rare to see them in the Golden State? There are a few different reasons.
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He Was The First American President To Hire A Female Staffer
In 2021 the first female Vice President of the United States was sworn in to office, but in 1890 this was the first American president to hire a female staffer.
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Whatever Happened To Epstein's Island?
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in prison before he could face trial for sex trafficking charges. What happened to his island?
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