science

Vincent Palermo, The New Jersey Mob Boss Known As 'Vinny Ocean'

Though his story may seem larger than life, the exploits of Tony Soprano are widely believed to be based on the crimes of mob boss Vincent "Vinny Ocean" P...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

society

How tall is Domhnall Gleeson

Irish actor best known for roles in About Time, Ex-Machina, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Revenant, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Never Let M...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

business

Nine-Year-Old Girl Discovers 15-Million-Year-Old Megalodon Tooth

Megalodons sported fearsome serrated teeth to chomp and cut its prey to pieces much like great white sharks.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

lifestyle

Paula Dietz, The Unsuspecting Wife Of BTK Killer Dennis Rader

Paula Dietz didn't know her husband was a serial killer until the FBI raided their home in 2005.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

lifestyle

The Epic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, History's Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

technology

Charles Joughin, The Drunk Baker Who Survived The Titanic

Chief baker Charles Joughin may have been the last person on the Titanic as it sank on April 15, 1912 — and booze helped him survive the frigid waters.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

society

Einstein's Forgotten Son From First Wife Mileva Marić

Eduard Einstein led an unstable life in psychiatric clinics in Switzerland for his brief life.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

society

How tall was Robbie Coltrane

Scottish Actor best remembered for playing the giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter series of movies. Other roles have included the TV show Cracker, Nuns on ...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

lifestyle

Rafael Pérez, The Corrupt LAPD Cop Who Inspired 'Training Day'

Rafael Pérez joined the LAPD's Rampart Division in 1995. By 1998, he was dealing pounds of cocaine that he stole from drug dealers and police evidenc...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

business

Adam Rainer, The Man Who Grew From A Dwarf To A Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18, he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later, he would reach 7'1".

Published: Feb 24, 2026