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37 Dirty Medieval Manuscripts That Prove People In The Middle Ages Weren’t So Prudish After All

Many of these raunchy images were drawn by bored scribes who were tired of copying out books by hand — and wanted to leave a profane surprise for readers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2022

37 Dirty Medieval Manuscripts That Prove People In The Middle Ages Weren’t So Prudish After All

Many of these raunchy images were drawn by bored scribes who were tired of copying out books by hand — and wanted to leave a profane surprise for readers.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Bernie Tiede And The Real Murder Case That Inspired The Movie ‘Bernie’

Bernie Tiede was a beloved mortician in Carthage, Texas, and even after he shot his 81-year-old companion Marjorie Nugent dead in 1996, his town still stuck by his side.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 28, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Bernie Tiede And The Real Murder Case That Inspired The Movie ‘Bernie’

Bernie Tiede was a beloved mortician in Carthage, Texas, and even after he shot his 81-year-old companion Marjorie Nugent dead in 1996, his town still stuck by his side.

By Neil Patmore • November 28, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 25, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 25, 2022

British Angler Catches A 67-Pound Goldfish That May Be A World Record

Carrot the fish might be the largest goldfish ever caught.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 22, 2022

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British Angler Catches A 67-Pound Goldfish That May Be A World Record

Carrot the fish might be the largest goldfish ever caught.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 22, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey • November 20, 2022

Inside The Story Of Sawney Bean And His Clan Of Cannibal Killers That Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’

The head of a 45-member clan in Scotland, Sawney Bean allegedly killed and cannibalized over 1,000 victims in the early 16th century. But did he even exist?

By Leah Silverman • Nov 19, 2022

Inside The Story Of Sawney Bean And His Clan Of Cannibal Killers That Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’

The head of a 45-member clan in Scotland, Sawney Bean allegedly killed and cannibalized over 1,000 victims in the early 16th century. But did he even exist?

By Leah Silverman • November 19, 2022

New Study Suggests Ancient Egyptians Likely Branded Their Slaves

Researchers believe that 3,000-year-old bronze irons used by ancient Egyptians were too small for cattle or horses, and may have been used for enslaved people instead.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2022

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New Study Suggests Ancient Egyptians Likely Branded Their Slaves

Researchers believe that 3,000-year-old bronze irons used by ancient Egyptians were too small for cattle or horses, and may have been used for enslaved people instead.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2022

Surprising Video Shows Octopuses Throwing Objects — Often At Other Octopuses That Annoy Them

While some of the octopuses appeared to throw objects to clean their dens or discard food, more than half were recorded throwing objects after fighting, mating, or grappling with another octopus.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 10, 2022

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Surprising Video Shows Octopuses Throwing Objects — Often At Other Octopuses That Annoy Them

While some of the octopuses appeared to throw objects to clean their dens or discard food, more than half were recorded throwing objects after fighting, mating, or grappling with another octopus.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 10, 2022

The Legend Of The Wolpertinger, The Horned Rabbit Said To Roam The Bavarian Alps

Likely created as a way for crafty taxidermists to make money off of gullible tourists, the wolpertinger is a mythical hare-deer hybrid that can supposedly be found in the forests of Germany.

By Donna Sarkar • Nov 9, 2022

The Legend Of The Wolpertinger, The Horned Rabbit Said To Roam The Bavarian Alps

Likely created as a way for crafty taxidermists to make money off of gullible tourists, the wolpertinger is a mythical hare-deer hybrid that can supposedly be found in the forests of Germany.

By Donna Sarkar • November 9, 2022

Ambergris, The Rare ‘Whale Vomit’ Used In Perfume

Ambergris is a waxy substance sometimes found in the digestive system of a sperm whale — and it can be worth millions.

By Katie Serena • Nov 5, 2022

Ambergris, The Rare ‘Whale Vomit’ Used In Perfume

Ambergris is a waxy substance sometimes found in the digestive system of a sperm whale — and it can be worth millions.

By Katie Serena • November 5, 2022

The Story Of Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton Who Ate Everything From Human Flesh To Live Eels

An 18th-century French showman, Tarrare could eat enough to feed 15 people and swallow cats whole — but his stomach was never satisfied.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 2, 2022

The Story Of Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton Who Ate Everything From Human Flesh To Live Eels

An 18th-century French showman, Tarrare could eat enough to feed 15 people and swallow cats whole — but his stomach was never satisfied.

By Mark Oliver • November 2, 2022