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The Disturbing Story Of Nasubi, The Contestant Who Survived History’s Cruelest Reality Show

When Tomoaki Hamatsu, a.k.a. Nasubi, was cast on the show "Susunu! Denpa Shōnen" in 1998, he had no idea he'd spend the next 15 months of his life naked and isolated in an apartment — or that his ordeal would be broadcast live to 17 million people.

Tomoaki Hamatsu, better known as Nasubi, signed up for the Japanese game show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen in 1998. He hoped it would change his life, and it did — though perhaps not in the way he wanted.

The premise of the show was simple: Nasubi had to li
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After Decades Of Trying To Decode The Voynich Manuscript, Researchers Say It May Offer Sex Advice

Based on similar medieval texts, at least part of the Voynich manuscript could be about "women's secrets."

The Voynich manuscript, a centuries-old text written in an unknown language and featuring odd, otherworldly illustrations, has long fascinated historians.

Since its rediscovery in 1912, countless scholars have attempted — and largely failed — to decipher this strange book’s meaning and origin.

The late-medieval text is rife with illustrations depicting a wide range of objects, from stars
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The Fearless Story Of Frank Hamer, The Man Who Took Down Bonnie And Clyde

Sometimes referred to as the "greatest lawman of the 20th century," former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer not only took on Bonnie and Clyde but also the KKK and lynch mobs.

Texas Ranger Frank Hamer’s life was a tapestry of daring pursuits, fueled by an unwavering commitment to justice. Called the “greatest lawman of the 20th century” by biographer John Boessenecker, Hamer is the man credited with ending the notorious crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde, the infamous duo whose names are etched in the coll
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Hikers In Wales Just Stumbled Upon Human Remains At The Site Of A Crumbling Castle Wall

The remains were found by hikers along the picturesque Dunraven Bay, a popular tourist destination where TV shows like Poldark and Doctor Who have been filmed.

Near Dunraven Bay in South Wales, human remains — possibly hundreds of years old — were just discovered following the collapse of a castle wall. Surprisingly, this is far from the first time human bones have been found in the area.

The recent set of bones was discovered by hikers on April 9 near Dunraven Castle, a large mansion construc
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Scientists Discover 100 New Species Of Marine Life In A Rift Off New Zealand's Coast

Over the course of a three-week expedition, Ocean Census collected nearly 1,800 samples and discovered more than 100 new species.

Off the coast of New Zealand is a deep oceanic rift known as Bounty Trough, a name that is seemingly well-earned — as it recently supplied scientists with a bounty of new discoveries in the form of roughly 100 previously unknown species of marine life.

The discoveries came after a three-week voyage undertaken by Ocean Census, a global alliance founded by the Nippon
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Why Everything You Learned In School About Who Built The Pyramids Is Likely Wrong

Between 2575 and 2465 B.C.E., the Pyramids of Giza were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — but who built the pyramids?

There is no short supply of theories about who built the pyramids. Many suggest that slaves kept by the ancient Egyptians were forced en masse to construct these magnificent ancient wonders. Other, more outlandish, theories claim the Pyramids of Giza were erected by aliens.

Certainly, the pyramids are a remarkable feat of architectural engineer
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French Ghost Hunter Found Dead In Italian Church With Her Body Drained Of Blood

Auriane Nathalie Laisne, a 22-year-old woman from France, was found dead in an abandoned Italian church on April 5 — and it may have been her boyfriend who killed her.

After embarking on what was seemingly a ghost hunting trip in northern Italy, a French woman was found dead inside an abandoned church — with no blood left in her body.

According to a CNN report, the chapel was located in Italy’s Aosta Valley. The woman, 22-year-old Auriane Nathalie Laisne, told family members about her plans fo
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Meet The Real-Life Henry Hill, The Gangster-Turned-Informant Who Inspired 'Goodfellas'

The gangster-turned-informant who inspired Goodfellas, Henry Hill's true story was far crazier than the 1990 film could ever portray.

Martin Scorsese’s 1990 film Goodfellas is a classic mob drama, telling the story of a young gangster as he becomes heavily involved with organized crime in New York City. But Scorsese’s film is not entirely a work of fiction. It’s based on the nonfiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi — which chronicles the life of Henry Hill, a real gangster-turned-informant.
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The Disturbing Story Of Josh Powell, The Father Who Blew Up His Two Young Sons In A Gruesome Murder-Suicide

Josh Powell killed himself and his two children in a fiery explosion in his Washington home in 2012 — and he may have murdered his wife Susan two years earlier.

On Dec. 6, 2009, a young Utah mother named Susan Cox Powell disappeared. Police immediately suspected her husband, Josh Powell, was to blame. His story about taking their sons on a seemingly random camping trip was suspicious at best, and as investigators uncovered more information, a much darker tale began to play out before them.

Jos
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Is 'Ring Around The Rosie' A Simple Children's Nursery Rhyme — Or Something Much Darker?

"Ring Around the Rosie" was likely created as a children's singing game in 18th-century Germany — but some people believe it has much darker origins.

“Ring around the rosie, pocket full of posies. Ashes! Ashes! We all fall down!” It’s a classic nursery rhyme that children often sing on the playground while spinning around. “Ring Around the Rosie,” or “Ring a Ring o’ Roses,” as it is sometimes known, is a lighthearted, playful tune from childhood.

But some people believe it has a much darker ba
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Inside The Horrifying 1997 Murder Of 14-Year-Old Reena Virk At The Hands Of A Teenage Mob

Reena Virk was a victim of bullying who desperately wanted to fit in with her small-town Canadian peers — then a mob of them beat and killed her in a horrific swarming attack.

On Nov. 14, 1997, 14-year-old Reena Virk was beaten and killed by a group of her teenage peers.

That night, seven girls and one boy between the ages of 14 and 16 cornered Virk beneath a bridge in Victoria, British Columbia and accused her of trying to steal one of the girls’ boyfriends. Then, the group attacked her, vici
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What Really Happened On The Night That Bob Saget Died?

After falling and hitting his head in his Ritz-Carlton Orlando hotel room, Bob Saget tragically died at age 65 on January 9, 2022.

Best known for portraying Danny Tanner on the sitcom Full House, Bob Saget became a household name in the late 1980s. A talented actor and comedian, he also made a name for himself as the beloved host of America’s Funniest Home Videos. Incredibly, Saget didn’t stop there — and he remained active as an entertainer well into his 60s. So naturally, many were shocked an
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The Illicit Life Of Sonny Barger, The Outlaw Biker Who Led The Hells Angels To Global Notoriety

Ralph "Sonny" Barger was just 20 years old when he took control of the Hells Angels in 1958. Under his leadership, the small California motorcycle club quickly grew into a notorious group with chapters across 63 countries.

Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has hundreds of chapters in at least 63 countries around the world. Author Hunter S. Thompson infamously chronicled his time with the group in his book Hell’s Angels, and shows like Sons of Anarchy have likewise depicted the notorious club. Howeve
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Meet The New Jersey Mob Boss Who Inspired Tony Soprano — And Whose Story Came To A Very Different End

Known as "Vinny Ocean," DeCavalcante crime family boss Vincent Palermo ruled northern New Jersey with an iron first, much like Tony Soprano.

The HBO series The Sopranos is widely acclaimed for its intricate character development, moral ambiguity, and incisive portrayal of American life. It tells the story of Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, struggling to manage the pressures of his criminal organization while trying to keep his family life i
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Who Was Jack The Ripper? Meet The Most Likely Suspects

An unidentified serial killer who murdered at least five women in London in 1888, Jack the Ripper's identity remains one of history's most infamous unsolved mysteries.

Jack the Ripper was one of history’s most infamous killers. Stalking the streets of London’s Whitechapel district during the 1888 “Autumn of Terror,” the Ripper has remained a point of fascination for over a century. But one question stands out above the rest: Who was Jack the Ripper?

To this day, despite countless examinations
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Archaeologists In South Africa Find A 130,000-Year-Old Fossilized Sand Sculpture Of A Stingray

If this ancient stone stingray truly is 130,000-year-old sand art, it would predate all other known animal art by 90,000 years.

In 2018, a “citizen scientist” discovered a unique, symmetrical rock near Still Bay, South Africa. Upon closer inspection, the stone looked surprisingly similar to a stingray without its tail.

After a thorough study, a group of researchers has now published an academic article in the journal Rock Art Research in which they identify the rock as an ancient “sand sculptu
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The Aztec Death Whistle, The Ancient Instrument Said To Sound Like The 'Wail Of A Thousand Souls'

While some have theorized that ancient Mesoamericans used the Aztec death whistle to terrify their enemies during battle, experts are still unsure what exactly these skull-shaped instruments were really used for.

In the late 1990s, a group of archaeologists discovered the skeleton of a human sacrifice victim within an ancient temple in Mexico City. Curiously, in each of its hands, the skeleton held a small ceramic whistle molded to look like a human skull. This discovery marked the beginning of
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Research Team Locates 137-Year-Old Shipwreck On The Bottom Of Lake Michigan Using Newspaper Clippings

The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association found the wreckage of the steamship Milwaukee in June 2023, 137 years after it sank following a collision with the C. Hickox.

Using historical newspaper clippings, researchers from the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association (MSRA) recently discovered the wreckage of a steamship that sank 360 feet to the bottom of Lake Michigan in 1886.

The association announced the discovery of the steamship Milwaukee wreckage at the 24th annual MSRA Shipwreck Show
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The Shocking Story Of Danny Porush And The Multi-Million Dollar Stock Fraud Scheme That Inspired 'The Wolf Of Wall Street'

Danny Porush was one of the founders of Stratton Oakmont, the infamous brokerage behind the multi-million dollar “pump and dump” stock fraud scheme that would inspire "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Martin Scorsese’s 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street was both a critical and commercial success, depicting the dramatic escapades of the movie’s titular “Wolf,” Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). But while Belfort’s story may be at the heart of the film, he was hardly alone in his multi-million dollar pu
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Grace Millane, The 21-Year-Old Backpacker Who Was Murdered By Her Tinder Date While Traveling In New Zealand

Grace Millane was traveling the world after graduating from college when she met Jesse Kempson on a dating app while visiting New Zealand — then he strangled her to death in his hotel room.

In 2018, 21-year-old Grace Millane decided to take a gap year after graduating from college. The young British woman planned to travel the world, and she set off on a backpacking tour that fall.

After spending six weeks in South America, she flew to New Zealand for a two-week stay. Millane was looking forwa
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Jared Fogle, The Former Subway Spokesman Who Turned Out To Be A Child Predator

From 2000 to 2015, Jared Fogle was Subway's most famous spokesperson — and a secret child predator committing horrific sex crimes.

Known as the “Subway Guy,” Jared Fogle was the franchise’s best-known spokesman. He first became a household name across America after he claimed to have lost 245 pounds in less than a year by eating two Subway sandwiches per day. This endorsement was excellent PR for the sandwich brand, since its famous slogan “Eat Fresh” implied that it was a healthier alternative
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Harvard Just Removed A 150-Year-Old Book From Its Library — Because It Was Bound In Human Skin

Des Destinées de L'âme was written by French novelist Arsène Houssaye in the mid-1880s about the nature of souls and life after death.

After nearly 100 years in the collections of Harvard University’s Houghton Library, a controversial book covered in a woman’s skin is being removed due to the “ethically fraught nature of the book’s binding.”

The book is titled Des Destinées de L’âme, or Destinies of the Soul, and was published in 1879 by Arsène Houssaye. The volume was not originally bound in
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Police In California Say A Man Stole The Severed Leg Of A Train Crash Victim — And Started Eating It

27-year-old Resendo Tellez was arrested after he allegedly stole a severed human leg from the scene of a train collision and proceeded to eat it while walking down the street.

A man in Kern County, California, was arrested on March 22, 2024, after allegedly removing human remains — a leg, to be exact — from a location other than a cemetery.

As local news station KUTV reported, an unnamed individual was killed after they were hit by a train at an Amtrak station in Wasco, California. Their leg w
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Ron Kovic Served Two Tours In Vietnam — Then He Was Arrested 12 Times For Protesting The War

Ron Kovic's biography about his service in Vietnam and his anti-war activism inspired the Tom Cruise film Born on the Fourth of July.

Lying in the dirt in the midst of a firefight and suffering from two bullet wounds — one of which collapsed a lung and injured his spinal cord, paralyzing him from the chest down — Ron Kovic was a dead man.

It was during the Vietnam War, a war he had volunteered for, that Kovic suffered his life-threatening — and life-changing — injuries. But after he was discha
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