entertainment

The Purrington Family Massacre, The Maine Bloodbath Of 1806

In 1806, James Purrington, a well-liked farmer in Augusta, Maine, suddenly decided to murder his wife and children with an axe.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

society

The Coelacanth, The Gigantic Prehistoric Fish That's Still Alive Today

Its rediscovery was deemed "the most important event in the study of natural history in the 20th century."

Published: Feb 24, 2026

business

The Anime-Obsessed Killer Who Drank His Victims' Blood

After killing and mutilating his last victim, the "Otaku Killer" drank her blood and slept next to her body.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

technology

When A Millionaire's Will Prompted A Baby Boom

When eccentric Canadian multi-millionaire Charles Millar died in 1926, he bequeathed his fortune to whichever woman could birth the most children in a dec...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

science

Woman Sentenced To 40 Years In Jail For Murdering Her Boyfriend With Her Family

With help from her father and sister, she buried her boyfriend in a shallow grave — then dug him up six days later to dismember him.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

business

A Young Betty White As You've Never Seen Her Before

The actress is literally older than sliced bread. She was born in 1922, while Wonder Bread produced its first pre-cut loaf in 1930.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

politics

Kenneth Feinberg, The Man Behind The 9/11 Victims Fund

After September 11th, congress allocated $11 billion for compensation to victims and their families, and tasked one man with distributing it.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

technology

How tall was Michael Gambon

Irish/English actor best remembered for playing Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. He also appeared in Gosford Park, Sleepy Hollow, Layer Ca...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

business

Wreck Of Infamous Ship That Vanished In Bermuda Triangle In 1925 Identified

As it turns out, the wreck had actually been discovered 35 years ago — but misidentified as another ship. It took a closer look to put the mystery to bed.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

technology

1,500-Year-Old Tomb Of Germanic Lord Found Buried With Circle Of Women

The tomb also held the remains of numerous animals, including dogs, cattle, and 11 horses.

Published: Feb 24, 2026