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Lorena Bobbitt Took Bloody Revenge On Her Allegedly Abusive Husband — Then Became A National Punchline

On June 23, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband John's penis, leading to a media circus that largely ignored her allegations of marital abuse.

By Kaleena Fraga May 24, 2023

Lorena Bobbitt Took Bloody Revenge On Her Allegedly Abusive Husband — Then Became A National Punchline

On June 23, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband John's penis, leading to a media circus that largely ignored her allegations of marital abuse.

By Kaleena Fraga May 24, 2023

Castrati: The Italian Boys Who Were Castrated In Order To Maintain Their High-Pitched Singing Voices

Starting in the 16th century, castrati were used by choirs as a substitution for women. But while some found fame and fortune, many more suffered in poverty and obscurity.

By Kendrick Foster May 23, 2023

Castrati: The Italian Boys Who Were Castrated In Order To Maintain Their High-Pitched Singing Voices

Starting in the 16th century, castrati were used by choirs as a substitution for women. But while some found fame and fortune, many more suffered in poverty and obscurity.

By Kendrick Foster May 23, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Lockerbie Bombing, When Pan Am Flight 103 Plummeted Into A Small Scottish Town

On December 21, 1988, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.K. history occurred when a bomb planted on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people aboard.

By Amber Breese May 23, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Lockerbie Bombing, When Pan Am Flight 103 Plummeted Into A Small Scottish Town

On December 21, 1988, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.K. history occurred when a bomb planted on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people aboard.

By Amber Breese May 23, 2023

Researchers Identify 1,100-Year-Old Breastplate With Perhaps The Oldest Cyrillic Text Ever Found

The inscription on the plates dates back to Bulgarian military campaigns in the early 10th century and features a plea for the protection of St. Dimitar.

By Amber Breese May 23, 2023
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Researchers Identify 1,100-Year-Old Breastplate With Perhaps The Oldest Cyrillic Text Ever Found

The inscription on the plates dates back to Bulgarian military campaigns in the early 10th century and features a plea for the protection of St. Dimitar.

By Amber Breese May 23, 2023

What Happened To Tyria Moore, The Girlfriend Of Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos?

Even as Aileen Wuornos murdered seven people within the span of just 12 months, her girlfriend Tyria Moore stood by her — before finally cooperating with the police and helping to bring the "Monster" serial killer down.

By Marco Margaritoff May 23, 2023

What Happened To Tyria Moore, The Girlfriend Of Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos?

Even as Aileen Wuornos murdered seven people within the span of just 12 months, her girlfriend Tyria Moore stood by her — before finally cooperating with the police and helping to bring the "Monster" serial killer down.

By Marco Margaritoff May 23, 2023

The Story Of The Real Captain Richard Phillips Who Was Kidnapped By Somali Pirates

In a harrowing ordeal that later inspired the film Captain Phillips, four Somali pirates hijacked the MV Maersk Alabama and kidnapped Captain Richard Phillips in April 2009.

By Austin Harvey May 22, 2023

The Story Of The Real Captain Richard Phillips Who Was Kidnapped By Somali Pirates

In a harrowing ordeal that later inspired the film Captain Phillips, four Somali pirates hijacked the MV Maersk Alabama and kidnapped Captain Richard Phillips in April 2009.

By Austin Harvey May 22, 2023

The Rise And Fall Of The Dalton Gang, The Wild West Outlaws Who Tried To Rob Two Banks At Once

The Dalton gang saw a number of successful robberies in the Old West — until October 5, 1892, when they attempted to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, in broad daylight.

By Kendrick Foster May 22, 2023

The Rise And Fall Of The Dalton Gang, The Wild West Outlaws Who Tried To Rob Two Banks At Once

The Dalton gang saw a number of successful robberies in the Old West — until October 5, 1892, when they attempted to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, in broad daylight.

By Kendrick Foster May 22, 2023

Archaeologists In Spain Discover 2,000-Year-Old Carvings Of A Roman Smiley Face And Phallus

In addition to the phallus, the carvings discovered at Tossal de La Cala in Benidorm, Spain, include a face and a cornucopia.

By Kaleena Fraga May 22, 2023
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Archaeologists In Spain Discover 2,000-Year-Old Carvings Of A Roman Smiley Face And Phallus

In addition to the phallus, the carvings discovered at Tossal de La Cala in Benidorm, Spain, include a face and a cornucopia.

By Kaleena Fraga May 22, 2023

The Gruesome Story Of The Black Dahlia Murder — And Why The Case Remains Unsolved To This Day

On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in Los Angeles — with her body cut in half and a ghastly smile carved into her face.

By Katie Serena May 22, 2023

The Gruesome Story Of The Black Dahlia Murder — And Why The Case Remains Unsolved To This Day

On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in Los Angeles — with her body cut in half and a ghastly smile carved into her face.

By Katie Serena May 22, 2023

Andrea Yates, The Texas Woman Who Drowned Her Kids To Save Them From The Devil

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in their suburban Texas home. Five years later, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

By Marco Margaritoff May 21, 2023

Andrea Yates, The Texas Woman Who Drowned Her Kids To Save Them From The Devil

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in their suburban Texas home. Five years later, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

By Marco Margaritoff May 21, 2023
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