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They Blew Up the ‘Chicken Man’ and Ignited Philly’s Bloody Mob War—and a Bruce Springsteen Hit

Philip Testa’s killing inspired “Atlantic City” and led to the chaotic events in Netflix’s Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia.

By Michael Natale
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‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Examines a Shocking Neighborhood Feud That Turned Fatal

Susan Lorincz shot and killed Ajike Owens in 2023. A new Netflix documentary recounts the events leading to their deadly dispute.

By Tyler Piccotti
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Inside Ace Frehley’s Near-Death Concert Accident

By Tyler Piccotti
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What Happened to Marie Antoinette’s Children?

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A Long-Lost Will Caused Shakespeare Family Drama

By Michael Natale
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Why Eminem and His Mother Never Got Along

By Tyler Piccotti

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Diane Keaton

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Ed Gein

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Victoria Beckham

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Jean-Paul Sartre

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True Crime

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The ‘Monster of Florence’ Terrorized Italy. We Still Don’t Know Who the Killer Is.

From 1968 to 1985, eight couples were murdered in the hills of Tuscany. We still don’t know who did it.

By Catherine Caruso
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John Stanfa and Joey Merlino from ‘Mob War’ Now

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John Wayne Gacy

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What Happened to Ed Gein’s Infamous House?

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Daughter of the BTK Killer Speaks in New Doc

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FBI's New D.B. Cooper File Reveals New Facts

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Did Ed Gein Help Capture Ted Bundy?

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Richard Speck

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How Many People Did Ed Gein Kill?

People You Should Know

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These 10 Latin Artists Changed Music Forever. Here’s How They Did It.

Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Selena are just a few artists who have popularized Latin music in the United States.

By Catherine Caruso
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10 of the Greatest Hispanic American Athletes

By Tyler Piccotti
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24 Influential Hispanic Americans Who Made History

By Daisy Hernandez, Biography.com Editors and Ale Russian
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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti
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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

Athletes

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Cristiano Ronaldo

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How Babe Ruth Became a Cancer Pioneer

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Serena and Venus Williams: Inside Their Close Bond

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Shohei Ohtani

Musicians

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Bruce Springsteen’s Mother Lent Him a Helping Hand

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Bruce Springsteen’s Bond with Manager Jon Landau

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KISS: A Definitive Timeline of the Rock Band

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Zach Bryan

BIO Buys

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The Best Gifts for College Students

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Prime Members Can Watch ‘Wicked: For Good’ Early

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October Prime Day’s Kindle Deals Are Here

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Priscilla Presley’s New Memoir Is Available Now

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Culture

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The Truth About Christopher Columbus's Expedition

By Catherine Caruso
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Who Is the Real Ophelia from Taylor Swift’s Album?

By Tyler Piccotti
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Amelia Earhart’s FBI File Is Being Declassified

By Michael Natale
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Red Cross Founder Clara Barton Started Career As A Teacher

By Catherine Caruso

Scientists

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Jane Goodall

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How Jane Goodall Became a Chimp Expert

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James A. Lovell Jr.

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Sally Ride

Political Figures

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Jacqueline Kennedy's White House Restoration

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4 U.S. Presidents Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize

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Justin Trudeau

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James Comey

Activists

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The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

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How the Greensboro Four Began the Sit-In Movement

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Who Founded Labor Day? One of These Two Men

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Alice Paul