Camp Century: The Secret Behind America’s Nuclear Ice City
This post was originally published on this siteConstructed by the United States during the Cold War, Camp Century was built so the Soviets never had […]
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The Misunderstood Story Of Loyd Jowers’ MLK Assassination Conspiracy
This post was originally published on this siteWhy a jury found Loyd Jowers and the U.S. government liable in the MLK assassination — and why […]
Turns Out The “Ice Cream Song” From Our Childhood Is Incredibly Racist
This post was originally published on this siteThe tune’s popularity in America and its association with ice cream trucks are the result of decades of […]
How A Bored Reporter Thought Up One Of The Greatest Literary Hoaxes Of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteThe idea for “Naked Came the Stranger” came from Mike McGrady’s disappointment with the current state of literature […]
Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII
This post was originally published on this siteAfter a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned […]
He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It
This post was originally published on this siteThis doctor’s experiments tortured poor cancer patients, and he got away with it. Wikimedia CommonsDr. Joseph Hamilton drinks […]
Meet Alan Eustace — The Man Who Completed History’s Highest Skydive [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteIn 2014, computer scientist and Google Executive Alan Eustace skydove from over 135,000 feet above the earth, breaking […]
The Tragic Story Of The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping
This post was originally published on this siteThough a suspect was identified, tried, convicted, and executed, mystery still surrounds the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping. FBI […]
The Odyssey Of Charles Jenkins – The American Who Defected To North Korea And Couldn’t Leave
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Jenkins spent 40 years as a North Korean prisoner, after defecting from the U.S. Army in 1965. […]
The Twisted Life Of Cowboy Bob — The Robber Who Fooled The FBI
This post was originally published on this siteThe twists and turns of the Cowboy Bob case fooled even the most experienced FBI agents. Texas MonthlySecurity […]
5 Ridiculous Fidel Castro Assassination Attempts By The U.S.
This post was originally published on this siteFrom his love of cigars to his actual lover, no idea was a bad idea when it came […]
The Infamous Story Of Patty Hearst And The Symbionese Liberation Army
This post was originally published on this siteHow Patty Hearst went from wealthy heiress to gun-toting, bank-robbing, radical militant of the Symbionese Liberation Army. San […]
Why Few Remember The Peshtigo Fire, The Deadliest In American History
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough the Peshtigo Fire was the deadliest in American history, there’s one astounding reason why few remember it […]
The Story of Cudjo Lewis — The Last Living Slave Brought To America
This post was originally published on this siteAs a slave, he went by the name “Cudjo,” a day-name given to boys born on a Monday, […]
The Time Preston Brooks Beat Senator Charles Sumner With His Cane Over Slavery
This post was originally published on this siteThough civil unrest had been brewing for years, many historians claim Preston Brooks’ caning of Charles Sumner set […]
How ‘Mad Bomber’ George Metesky Held New York City Hostage
This post was originally published on this site“Mad Bomber” George Metesky may come off like a comic book supervillain, but his mid-century reign of terror […]
Five Japanese Warships Sunk During Battle Of Leyte Gulf Discovered
This post was originally published on this siteThese warships from the Battle of Leyte Gulf were found in late November by a team led by […]
Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It
This post was originally published on this siteIn addition to being a founding father and noted inventor, Ben Franklin once sent a letter now entitled […]
How David Berkowitz Became “Son Of Sam” And Brought A City To Its Knees
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Berkowitz, a.k.a. “Son of Sam,” stalked New York’s streets for prey by night, then taunted the cops […]
Lost In The Ashes: The Mystery Of The Vanished Sodder Children
This post was originally published on this siteThe chilling story of the Sodder children, who vanished after their home went up in flames, leaves more […]
How Nazi Scientist Wernher Von Braun Sent The U.S. To The Moon
This post was originally published on this siteDespite his Nazi beginnings, Wernher von Braun contributed immensely to the creation of the American space program. Wikimedia […]
Inside Philadelphia’s Byberry Mental Hospital House Of Horrors
This post was originally published on this siteFor decades, Philadelphia’s Byberry mental hospital neglected and tortured its patients — and got away with it. Charles […]
The Horrifying History Of America’s Worst Race Riot
This post was originally published on this siteThe Tulsa race riot lasted just 24 hours but caused over $1.5 million in damages to the city […]
The Twisted Tale Of Richard Ramirez — The “Night Stalker” Serial Killer
This post was originally published on this siteOver just 14 months, Richard Ramirez killed 13 people and attempted to kill 5 more. Getty ImagesRichard Ramirez […]
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre — History’s Most Infamous Mob Hit
This post was originally published on this siteThough Capone was the prime suspect, to this day no one has taken credit for the St. Valentine’s […]