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‘Intellectual Godfather Of Ex-Gay Therapy’ David Matheson Comes Out Of The Closet

David Matheson, formerly a prominent Mormon gay "conversion therapist," has divorced his wife of 34 years and come out as a gay man.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 28, 2019

‘Intellectual Godfather Of Ex-Gay Therapy’ David Matheson Comes Out Of The Closet

David Matheson, formerly a prominent Mormon gay "conversion therapist," has divorced his wife of 34 years and come out as a gay man.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 28, 2019

Albert Einstein’s Letters Expressing Fears About Nazi Germany To Be Auctioned

"All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 27, 2019

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Albert Einstein’s Letters Expressing Fears About Nazi Germany To Be Auctioned

"All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 27, 2019

Never-Before-Seen Photo Of A Young Harriet Tubman Uncovered Inside Abolitionist’s Album

"I think that picture humanizes her in a way that I would have never imagined."

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 27, 2019

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Never-Before-Seen Photo Of A Young Harriet Tubman Uncovered Inside Abolitionist’s Album

"I think that picture humanizes her in a way that I would have never imagined."

By Natasha Ishak • March 27, 2019

Australian Engineer Sues Ex-Boss He Called ‘Mr. Stinky’ For Repeatedly Farting On Him

The alleged perpetrator denied that he methodically farted on his employee as a conspiratorial plot to have him quit, but he did admit that he farted on him "once or twice, maybe."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 27, 2019

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Australian Engineer Sues Ex-Boss He Called ‘Mr. Stinky’ For Repeatedly Farting On Him

The alleged perpetrator denied that he methodically farted on his employee as a conspiratorial plot to have him quit, but he did admit that he farted on him "once or twice, maybe."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 27, 2019

Inside The Baffling, Unsolved Case Of The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, the largest private property theft in world history, may remain unsolved as its last living suspect has died.

By Leah Silverman • Mar 26, 2019

Inside The Baffling, Unsolved Case Of The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, the largest private property theft in world history, may remain unsolved as its last living suspect has died.

By Leah Silverman • March 26, 2019

Poisonous Bufo Toad Invasion Overruns Florida Neighborhood And Endangers Pets

The bufo toad secretes a highly poisonous milky substance when handled or threatened, which can kill cats and dogs and burn people's eyes.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 26, 2019

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Poisonous Bufo Toad Invasion Overruns Florida Neighborhood And Endangers Pets

The bufo toad secretes a highly poisonous milky substance when handled or threatened, which can kill cats and dogs and burn people's eyes.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 26, 2019

NASA Cancels All-Female Spacewalk Due To Lack Of Properly-Sized Suits

The historic spacewalk was set to be the first featuring only women — and this isn't the first time NASA has been unable to provide suits for female astronauts.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 26, 2019

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NASA Cancels All-Female Spacewalk Due To Lack Of Properly-Sized Suits

The historic spacewalk was set to be the first featuring only women — and this isn't the first time NASA has been unable to provide suits for female astronauts.

By Natasha Ishak • March 26, 2019

The German Family Behind Krispy Kreme Found To Have Nazi Ties To Forced Labor And Sexual Abuse

The country's second-richest family has a dark past of forced labor, sexual abuse against those laborers, and inextricable Nazi ties and pledges to Hitler before he even usurped power.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 26, 2019

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The German Family Behind Krispy Kreme Found To Have Nazi Ties To Forced Labor And Sexual Abuse

The country's second-richest family has a dark past of forced labor, sexual abuse against those laborers, and inextricable Nazi ties and pledges to Hitler before he even usurped power.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 26, 2019

Inside The Bizarre Russian World Of Competitive Slapping

The rules are simple: whoever doesn't pass out first wins.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 25, 2019

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Inside The Bizarre Russian World Of Competitive Slapping

The rules are simple: whoever doesn't pass out first wins.

By Natasha Ishak • March 25, 2019

New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2019

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New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2019

Auschwitz Holocaust Memorial Urges Visitors To Stop Taking Instagram Pics On Their Railway To Genocide

The museum urged visitors not to balance on the tracks anymore in a show of respect, though some visitors argued in their defense that there are many different ways to mourn.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2019

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Auschwitz Holocaust Memorial Urges Visitors To Stop Taking Instagram Pics On Their Railway To Genocide

The museum urged visitors not to balance on the tracks anymore in a show of respect, though some visitors argued in their defense that there are many different ways to mourn.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2019