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 […]
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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 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 […]
Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern
This post was originally published on this siteWhile no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why […]
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 […]
Revisiting The Kentucky Meat Shower Of 1876
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Kentucky Meat Shower Of 1876, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs was real life when meat […]
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 […]
5 Special Operations Executive Missions Conducted By World War II Britain’s Secret Soldiers
This post was originally published on this siteThey were called the Special Operations Executive, but also known as the “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” — a […]
How The Murder Of Kitty Genovese Created The Bystander Effect
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kitty Genovese murder set in motion the basis of a theory that is present in virtually every […]
6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve
This post was originally published on this siteUnlike Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, these feminist icons never got the recognition they deserved. Suffragettes […]
14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 15 Black Teeth Queen Elizabeth I started the brief but disastrously unhealthy trend of black […]
This Week In History News, Dec. 3 – 9
This post was originally published on this siteNote found inside butt of Jesus statue, possible St. Nicholas bones discovered, ancient human ancestor’s skeleton unveiled. Bum […]
Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs
This post was originally published on this siteHear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor (“hibakuisha”) who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, […]
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 […]
The Word ‘Thug’ Comes From A Roving Gang Of Criminals Much Worse Than Any Modern Thug
This post was originally published on this siteThe word “thug” has been in the American lexicon for a long time, but the origins of the […]
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 […]
BBC Once Convinced People That A Spaghetti Tree Existed [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteDespite sounding ridiculous, hundreds of people believed the broadcast, and called to ask where they could get their […]
Three Revered Historical Civilizations That Embraced Pedophilia
This post was originally published on this siteThough the subject is highly taboo now, three of the most revered cultures of all time practiced pedophilia […]
Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat
This post was originally published on this siteDickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history’s bravest animals to ever serve during wartime. […]
Meet Irma Grese, “The Beautiful Beast” And One Of The Nazis’ Most Feared Guards
This post was originally published on this siteHow Irma Grese went from being a troubled teen to becoming one of the most sadistic guards to […]
Peter Kürten — The Sadistic Crimes Of The Vampire of Düsseldorf
This post was originally published on this siteFrom murdering children to drinking blood, Peter Kürten was “the king of the sexual perverts” and perhaps the […]