Many serial killers collect twisted and chilling souvenirs, often referred to as “trophies,” from the scenes of their crimes. This can be anything from a lock of their victim’s hair to one of their personal belongings. But what happens when a serial killer likes to document a cold-blooded murder in a photograph? Even worse, what

History is a fickle thing. Sometimes, the simplest events are immortalized while major events are forgotten. But the beauty of the Internet is that we can bring forgotten accomplishments out of the shadows and shine a light on them again. The achievements of these women are something that should not go uncredited or unknown. These

Cannibalism: the act of eating a member of one’s own species. It is as brutal and bizarre as it gets, and make no mistake—humans are not exempt from the practice. In fact, humans have been practicing cannibalism for as long as there have been humans. It is very probable that each and every single person

Few historical figures have been more vilified than the Roman emperor Nero. In fact, his very name has become synonymous with evil, debauchery, and decadence. After all, he’s been blamed for setting fire to Rome, murdering his mother, erecting a 37-meter (120 ft) statue of himself, and torturing Christians—all contributing to his enduring legacy and

Pablo Escobar was a family man, a giver to the poor, and one of the wealthiest and most feared criminals ever to have lived. In less than two decades, he became more than just the head of the Medellin Cartel; he was also known as Don Pablo, El Padrino, (“The Godfather”), and El Zar de

With water covering over 70 percent of the Earth, the contents and inhabitants of our oceans, rivers, and lakes can be mysterious. Many large creatures living in the ocean or in fresh water have become popular with the public and are even featured on various television shows. However, small aquatic creatures are not as well-known

It is an understatement to say that horses have influenced human history. Certain empires could not have existed without them. Apart from these animals lending their power to armies, horse bones and tack have other stories to tell. Some reveal the secrets of the earliest breeders, riders, and veterinarians. Fossils and mummies give unprecedented insight

We all know that bananas are good for you, but for the most part, that is all we know about this popular fruit. In fact, there is a wealth of fascinating information about the banana, from when it was first grown to what the future holds for it. Simply put, there’s more to bananas than