The Horrific WWII Plane Crash That Shook New York City
Just after World War II ended, New Yorkers were shocked when a military plane crashed into the Empire State Building. Here's how the tragic accident happened.
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Ancient History (1)
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The Wildest Theories On How The Ancient Egyptians Actually Built The Pyramids
Egypt is brimming with remarkable monuments that draw millions of tourists from around the world annually, and the Pyramids of Giza are the crown jewels.
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Classic Rock (6)
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5 Rock Songs From 1975 That Sound Even Cooler Today
These five songs from 1975 have done more than stand the test of time — they're still influencing artists who are making music 50 years later.
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What Happened To These '70s One Hit Wonders?
The '70s music scene produced a plethora of one-hit wonders, some of whom managed to quietly continue a musical career, while others changed paths completely.
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This Rock Song From 1977 Wouldn't Fly Today
When this rock star released the 1977 hit, he apparently didn't expect laws and cultural norms to shift that much in the decades since.
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This '70s Musician Completely Ruined The Jazz Singer Remake
This pop star racked up hit after hit in the 1970s, but his involvement in the 1980 remake of "The Jazz Singer" earned him the first-ever Worst Actor Razzie.
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'80s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
You've heard these classic '80s songs played endlessly on the radio, on screen, and at parties, but they barely raised a ripple when they were first released.
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If You Graduated From High School In 1970, This Rock Song Will Stir Up Major Nostalgia
Every year has its song of the summer, and this hit from 1970 is electric.
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Cold War (1)
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How The U.S. Lost 6 Nuclear Weapons And Other Broken Arrow Tales
The fact that a nuclear weapon can go missing is somewhat shocking, but these so called "broken arrow" incidents have happened multiple times. Here's how.
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Crime (6)
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The Tragic Story Of 9-Year-Old Shannon Matthews' Abduction
In February 2008, Karen Matthews faced what is arguably every parent's worst nightmare when her daughter, Shannon, didn't come home from school.
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Doing Time In These Prisons Is Practically A Death Sentence
Some prisons are worse than others, and the most brutal and dangerous of them all take away not just freedom but also basic rights and dignity.
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Strict Rules Inmates In A Supermax Prison Have To Follow
Life in a Supermax prison is full of restrictions, solitary confinement, and strict rules imprisoned people have to follow. Here's a look at how it all works.
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The Incredible Escape And Recapture Of El Chapo
El Chapo headed the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico for two long stretches, separated by a prison term, as one of the most notorious and successful criminals ever.
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Celebrities Whose Prison Lives Were Worse Than You Thought
Prison is notoriously tough, with awful conditions and violence in abundance, and this was the life these formerly coddled celebrities faced for their crimes.
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The Bizarre Story Of The Killdozer Rampage
On June 4, 2004, a disgruntled middle-aged man armed and fortified a bulldozer to smash vehicles and buildings as he crunched his way through a small town.
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Cults (1)
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Famous Cults You Had No Idea Were Still Active
Some creepy cults just refuse to die. Despite destructive and tragic collapses, they show a tenacity matched only by cockroaches in a nuclear war.
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Discoveries (1)
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After Nearly 100 Years, Archaeologists Finally Found The Missing Part Of An Ancient Egyptian Statue
In 1930, archaeologists unearthed half of a giant statue of Ramesses II, ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler, and the hunt for the top half finally paid off.
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Entertainment (4)
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5 Underrated '70s Sci-Fi Movies We Completely Forgot About
The 1970s gave us classic sci-fi blockbusters like "Star Wars," but other equally, if not superior, movies from that decade have faded from the public memory.
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Times Hollywood Directors Went Too Far On Set
Directors all have their unique ways of getting the best out of their actors, but it isn't always fun. In fact, many of them end up crossing lines.
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The Oldest Living Actors In Hollywood Today
Hollywood can be a tough road to walk, but some scoff at retiring and are in it for the long haul. Here are some of the oldest living actors in Hollywood today.
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Celebrities You May Not Know Are Missing Body Parts
Celebrities are real people, and they're not spared from the setbacks that life can cruelly and callously dish out, including missing limbs.
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Hard Rock (1)
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Rock Stars From 1970 Who Should Still Be Famous Today
There were so many preening, magnetic, and immensely talented rock stars from 1970. Many faded from view, and some stand out as more deserving of modern fame.
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History (4)
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The Radium Girls And Other Tragic Radiation Deaths
The deadly effects of radiation poisoning aren't limited to atomic warfare; radiation has killed scientists, spies, factory workers, and even children.
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Idiot Mistakes That Changed The Course Of History
Sometimes our idiot mistakes have awful consequences. Just be glad your idiotic mistakes didn't cause problems that altered the course of world history.
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Historical Figures You May Not Know Were Missing Body Parts
Many have earned a place in history through key roles in wars, exploration, and other dangerous pursuits, but not all are remembered for what they left behind.
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Primatologist And Conservationist Jane Goodall Dead At 91
History-making primatologist, anthropologist, conservationist, and legendary animal rights activist, Jane Goodall, has died. She was 91 years old.
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Messed-Up History (3)
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The Wildest Shootouts In American History
Shootouts aren't too common, but given modern firepower, when they happen, they're often quite deadly, with innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.
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The Most Terrifying Structural Fires In History
Structural fires often start small and spread quickly, leaving little time for escape. That scenario made these some of the most terrifying fires in history.
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The Brutality Of 19th-Century Prisons
Years ago, the majority of American prisons weren't built to be permanent confinement rooms as they are today. That changed after the Revolutionary War.
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Music (7)
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5 Rock Songs From The '80s That Aged Terribly
Cultural norms and expectations tend to evolve, which means that '80s songs from bands like Winger, Aerosmith, The Police, and others, aged terribly.
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Musicians Who Died In 2025 So Far
We've lost many musicians in 2025 already — artists from classic rock to punk to R&B and beyond whose music will thankfully live on for years.
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Musicians Who Outraged Fans With Controversial Lyric Changes
As culture and society change, sometimes artists want to recalibrate the messages in their songs, but these popular musicians' lyric changes outraged fans.
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KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley's Solo Album From 1978 Features This Hit Single
During KISS's heyday in 1978, each member released a solo album. Ace Frehley's record featured a hit that has become synonymous with the city it's about.
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'70s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
Some songs have gotten so much play, it's hard to imagine they were ever flops. These '70s songs were slow to gain traction, but they turned into smash hits.
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5 Rock Songs From 1970 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1970, societal turmoil was rampant, but cultural shifts were reflected in the music. Five rock songs from that year resonate and sound even cooler now.
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Rock Legends Who Ended Their Careers Over Health Problems
Whether it came after decades of hard rock n' roll living or the medical ailments that afflict us all, poor health has been the undoing of these rock legends.
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Mysteries (2)
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Cases From Unsolved Mysteries That Have Since Been Solved
Unsolved Mysteries has featured more than 1,000 unsolved crimes, missing persons, and other mysteries. These Unsolved Mysteries have been cleared up.
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The Creepiest Urban Legends About NYC Subways
From underground communities to ghostly dogs and a station that may or may not even exist, the New York City subway is associated with some eerie legends.
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Native Americans (1)
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The Biggest Thing Everyone Gets Wrong About Sacagawea
Sacagawea's story is understood through the lens of a few white men who were around her for two years, but new research shows big mistakes in that narrative.
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Nature (1)
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The World's Creepiest Lakes You've Never Heard Of Before
Lakes can be fun and offer serenity, but some of the world’s creepiest lakes are laden with toxic gases, inhospitable water, and even mummies and corpses.
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Old Hollywood (1)
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Jean Harlow Experienced An Unusual Symptom Related To The Condition That Killed Her
By the time doctors figured out the cause of Jean Harlow's symptoms, it was tragically too late for the Hollywood icon.
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Presidents (1)
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Tragic Life Details Of Widowed First Ladies
For first ladies such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Mary Todd Lincoln, being widowed by an assassin's bullet was just one in a long line of tragedies.
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Religion (1)
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You Can See St. Francis Of Assisi's Remains In 2026 (And It Only Took 800 Years)
Since 1226, the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi have been treated as a holy relic but hidden from view. For a period in 2026, they'll be on public display.
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Science (1)
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Freaky Sea Monsters That Have Resurfaced After Millions Of Years
Thanks to recent fossil finds, we can all enjoy vivid new nightmares about some of the creatures that prowled Earth’s oceans millions of years ago.
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Sports (1)
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The Most Devastating Sports Accidents In History
When athletes compete, accidents and injuries are bound to occur. But some accidents are so traumatic and horrific, it's incredible the athlete survived at all.
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Superstitions (1)
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The Top 5 Scariest Halloween Urban Legends In U.S. States
Halloween is a 2,000-year-old holiday that has been tied to supernatural events since its inception, spawning many spooky myths and stories.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (2)
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TV Talent Show Contestants Who Died Tragically
Programs like "American Idol" regularly coronate new stars, but they're as mortal as anyone else. These are some TV talent show contestants who died tragically.
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Rock Stars You May Not Know Are Missing Body Parts
Fingers, legs, arms, bones — these limbs and appendages are very important, especially if your whole job is making music with, you know, your body.
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Unsolved Mysteries (1)
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True Crime Cases Solved By Unexpected People
When law enforcement ran out of leads, these regular folks stepped up.
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Wars (2)
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The Most Devastating Military Defeats In Modern History
Whether caused by inept leadership, overconfidence, or opponents that simply fought better, these military victories were also catastrophic for the losing side.
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Why The Russia-Ukraine War Is Worse Than You Think
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the tragic war between the two countries has continued for over 1,300 days — with a tragic toll.
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World War 2 (6)
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How This WWII Crew Escaped A Sunken Submarine
Dozens of men died when the USS Tang was felled by its own torpedo, but a few survived thanks to quick thinking, courage, and more than a little luck.
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The Daring WWII POW Raid On Los Baños
Opened in 1943, Los Baños was one of several prisoner of war camps operated by the Japanese in the Philippines in the final year of World War II.
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The Most Audacious Air Raid Of WWII
Months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. answered with a daring plan to send American planes into Japanese airspace to attack Tokyo.
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The Horrors Of B-17 Combat In WWII
B-17 combat during World War II required the combined might of men and machines, but enemy fire was far from the only danger on the "Flying Fortresses."
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Nancy Wake: WWII's Most Wanted Resistance Fighter
Underground resistance fighters helped win World War II, and the most wanted resistant fighter was known as The White Mouse. Her real name was Nancy Wake.
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The US Pilots Who Defended China From Japan
Well before the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, American fighter aces were successfully downing Japanese planes in the skies over a beleaguered China.
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