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The Disturbing Unsolved Case Of The ‘Freeway Phantom’ Murders

From 1971 to 1972, a serial killer known only as the "Freeway Phantom” stalked Washington, D.C., abducting and murdering six young Black girls.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 23, 2022

The Disturbing Unsolved Case Of The ‘Freeway Phantom’ Murders

From 1971 to 1972, a serial killer known only as the "Freeway Phantom” stalked Washington, D.C., abducting and murdering six young Black girls.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 23, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of Marie Van Brittan Brown, The Black Woman Who Invented The Modern Home Security System

A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 23, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of Marie Van Brittan Brown, The Black Woman Who Invented The Modern Home Security System

A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022

26 Of The Most Baffling And Downright Dangerous Christmas Gifts Of All Time

From Cabbage Patch kids that chomped on fingers to a working atomic energy lab, these outrageously dangerous toys put everything from radioactive uranium to bona fide weapons into the hands of children.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 22, 2022

26 Of The Most Baffling And Downright Dangerous Christmas Gifts Of All Time

From Cabbage Patch kids that chomped on fingers to a working atomic energy lab, these outrageously dangerous toys put everything from radioactive uranium to bona fide weapons into the hands of children.

By Austin Harvey • December 22, 2022

Tim Lambesis, The Metal Singer Who Tried To Hire A Hitman To Kill His Wife

Tim Lambesis of the Christian metal band As I Lay Dying lost his way in 2013, doing the opposite of what any good Christian would do – soliciting the murder of his estranged wife.

By Neil Patmore • Dec 22, 2022

Tim Lambesis, The Metal Singer Who Tried To Hire A Hitman To Kill His Wife

Tim Lambesis of the Christian metal band As I Lay Dying lost his way in 2013, doing the opposite of what any good Christian would do – soliciting the murder of his estranged wife.

By Neil Patmore • December 22, 2022

Inside Project Blue Peacock, The Most Outrageous Nuclear Plot Of The Entire Cold War

In 1954, the British engineers behind Blue Peacock designed a nuclear landmine to use against the Soviets — and it was dependent upon live chickens.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 22, 2022

Inside Project Blue Peacock, The Most Outrageous Nuclear Plot Of The Entire Cold War

In 1954, the British engineers behind Blue Peacock designed a nuclear landmine to use against the Soviets — and it was dependent upon live chickens.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 22, 2022

9 Of The Most Terrifying Christmas Traditions From Around The World

From a child-eating scarecrow to Krampus himself, these eerie Christmas folktales from around the world are bound to ensure you have at least one nightmare before Christmas.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 21, 2022

9 Of The Most Terrifying Christmas Traditions From Around The World

From a child-eating scarecrow to Krampus himself, these eerie Christmas folktales from around the world are bound to ensure you have at least one nightmare before Christmas.

By Austin Harvey • December 21, 2022

Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Japanese Empire, One Of The Most Genocidal Regimes In History

From 1868 to 1945, the Empire of Japan reigned as a formidable world power — and perpetrated some of history's worst war crimes before and during World War II.

By Andrew Lenoir • Dec 21, 2022

Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Japanese Empire, One Of The Most Genocidal Regimes In History

From 1868 to 1945, the Empire of Japan reigned as a formidable world power — and perpetrated some of history's worst war crimes before and during World War II.

By Andrew Lenoir • December 21, 2022

Could Jack Have Survived At The End Of ‘Titanic’? A New Study Led By James Cameron Says No

Titanic director James Cameron commissioned a special study to put the matter to rest — and noted that Jack had to die.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2022

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Could Jack Have Survived At The End Of ‘Titanic’? A New Study Led By James Cameron Says No

Titanic director James Cameron commissioned a special study to put the matter to rest — and noted that Jack had to die.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2022

Inside The Horrific Death Of Sasha Samsudean At The Hands Of Her Apartment Security Guard

On October 17, 2015, Sasha Samsudean safely returned home after a night out in Orlando, Florida — only to be murdered by Stephen Duxbury, the security guard in her building.

By Neil Patmore • Dec 21, 2022

Inside The Horrific Death Of Sasha Samsudean At The Hands Of Her Apartment Security Guard

On October 17, 2015, Sasha Samsudean safely returned home after a night out in Orlando, Florida — only to be murdered by Stephen Duxbury, the security guard in her building.

By Neil Patmore • December 21, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 20, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • December 20, 2022