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The Incredible Story Of Starfish Prime, When The U.S. Detonated A Nuclear Bomb In Space

On July 9, 1962, the Atomic Energy Commission set off a 1.4-megaton thermonuclear warhead in outer space, 240 miles above the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 29, 2022

The Incredible Story Of Starfish Prime, When The U.S. Detonated A Nuclear Bomb In Space

On July 9, 1962, the Atomic Energy Commission set off a 1.4-megaton thermonuclear warhead in outer space, 240 miles above the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.

By Kaleena Fraga November 29, 2022

Inside The Little-Known Story Of Laura Bullion, The ‘Thorny Rose’ Of The Wild Bunch

Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute before falling in with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — and riding alongside them in the Old West until her arrest in 1901.

By Austin Harvey Nov 29, 2022

Inside The Little-Known Story Of Laura Bullion, The ‘Thorny Rose’ Of The Wild Bunch

Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute before falling in with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — and riding alongside them in the Old West until her arrest in 1901.

By Austin Harvey November 29, 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 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 Rise And Fall Of Sal Magluta, The Nearly Invincible Cocaine Kingpin Of 1980s Miami

With his partner Willy Falcon, Sal Magluta made a name for himself as a drug lord and powerboat racer — until it all came crashing down.

By Carissa Chesanek Nov 28, 2022

The Rise And Fall Of Sal Magluta, The Nearly Invincible Cocaine Kingpin Of 1980s Miami

With his partner Willy Falcon, Sal Magluta made a name for himself as a drug lord and powerboat racer — until it all came crashing down.

By Carissa Chesanek November 28, 2022

Archaeologists Uncover Animal Bones And Ancient Roman Snack Foods Beneath The Colosseum

Archaeologists found exotic animal remains, seeds, and nuts in the Colosseum's drainage system that give new insight into life in ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey Nov 28, 2022
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Archaeologists Uncover Animal Bones And Ancient Roman Snack Foods Beneath The Colosseum

Archaeologists found exotic animal remains, seeds, and nuts in the Colosseum's drainage system that give new insight into life in ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey November 28, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton Nov 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton November 27, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey Nov 26, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey November 26, 2022
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