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Shergar was one of the greatest racehorses the world had ever seen when he was kidnapped in 1983. His case remains open today. Getty ImagesShergar in the St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster. The 1980s version of American Pharoah, the dominating force in English horse racing, was the untouchable Shergar. He retired a folk hero to stud in Ireland when he suddenly vanished in 1983. Shergar was never found and his strange fate has puzzled fans for more than 30 years....

From the sex trade to the lucrative industry of food coloring, these are some of the biggest industries in the world you don’t know about. Source: Wikimedia The Biggest Industries In The World: Illegal Drug Trade http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYiuRyLnZOk While it is no surprise that pharmaceutical companies rank high on the list of the world’s largest industries, the darker side of that particular trade is even more vast. The illegal drug trade that encompasses the globe in various forms is actually one of the largest and most profitable industries in the world....

Scotty Bowers was a gas station attendant in Hollywood when a famous producer solicited his “services,” launching an illustrious career as the sexual fixer to the stars. Greenwich EntertainmentScotty Bowers with actresses Valerie Vernon (l.) and Constance Dowling (r.) in the 1950s. He’s been called a “gentleman hustler,” “Pimp to the Stars,” and the “Male Madame,” but to most of his friends he was simply Scotty. For some, being a trick-turner may seem like a sleazy line of work, but for Scotty Bowers, it was much more than work — it was a calling....

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared. The vampire hunting kits allegedly sold to 19th century travelers in eastern Europe contain much of what you would expect: a wooden stake, Bible, crucifix, pistol with lead bullets, gunpowder, garlic, and glass vials that held various concoctions to ward off vampires. But what you might not have expected is that these kits supposedly predate Bram Stoker’s Dracula and other written accounts of vampires, pointing to the timeless origins of the myths behind these undead bloodsuckers....

To create lasting change–regardless of the area–it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement. National Woman’s Party officers gather for the 1920 Republican National Convention to fight for ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Many influential women in the suffrage movement paved the way for the Nineteenth Amendment, which became law on August 18, 1920. Women’s Suffrage Leaders: Abigail Adams Back in 1776, Abigail Adams sent a letter to her husband, John Adams, who would later become America’s second president....

Roman skeletons unearthed, Danish king’s treasure found, extinct predator on the verge of resurrection. Construction Workers Find 75 Roman Skeletons Under Hotel Swimming Pool York Archeological Trust/SWNSDozens of skeletons found under the hotel’s swimming pool. The Newington Hotel in York, England closed in 2016 and the property was set to be redeveloped into family residences. But the plans have hit a chilling snafu. “The refurb has not been without its issues,” said John Reeves, the project’s developer....

These unforgettable stories of Titanic survivors capture the bravery, horror, and grief of the disaster that left more than 1,500 people dead in the North Atlantic in April 1912. Wikimedia CommonsThe last lifeboat to leave the doomed ship carries Titanic survivors to safety. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard the Titanic when it struck an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912, some 1,500 died in the cold waters of the North Atlantic....

The 1990s in New York started as the city’s worst decade yet ended far better than expected. These surprising photos reveal how. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: A City On The Brink: 1960s New York In 55 Dramatic Photos 27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History Death, Destruction, And Debt: 41 Photos Of Life In 1970s New York...

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks. Prince Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, has been married to Queen Elizabeth II for 67 years, making him the longest-serving spouse to a monarch in British history. During that time, Philip has built a reputation of repeatedly putting his foot in his mouth when he speaks in public....

Up to nine employees have already quit over the new requirements, with some doing so out of protest or on principle. ABSAmerican Bible Society staff photo. Abstain from sex outside marriage or resign. The American Bible Society’s new policy, which the Religion News Service made public on May 29, 2018, mandates that employees who don’t agree to the terms by Jan. 1, 2019 will be forced to quit. Based in Philadelphia and founded 202 years ago, the American Bible Society is one of the oldest nonprofit organizations that translates and distributes Bibles around the world....

Anatoly Moskvin was considered an expert on local cemeteries in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia — but it turned out he was digging up deceased children and turning them into “living dolls.” Anatoly Moskvin loved history. He spoke 13 languages, traveled extensively, taught at the college level, and was a journalist in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia’s fifth-largest city. Moskvin was also a self-proclaimed expert on cemeteries, and dubbed himself a “necropolyst.” One colleague called his work “priceless....

“I walked out and saw what I thought was sand covering my calf and shook it off, and by the time I’d walked across the sand about 20 meters…I had blood all over my ankles.” Lice are definitely gross, but they’re not typically thought of as carnivorous machines that leave their mauled victims dripping with blood. At least, head lice aren’t. Sea lice, however, are apparently a different story. These ocean creatures are the leading suspects in the case of an Australian teenager who stepped out of the water to find shockingly severe injuries on his ankles....

Almost nothing in American politics is weirder than the Electoral College. And in the 2016 election, it might be the cause of violent upheaval. When Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, he did it without winning the popular vote nationwide. That is, the actual majority of American voters picked Hillary Clinton (as of this writing, 49 states have fully reported and she’s up by half a million votes), but Donald Trump gave the victory speech on election night and Clinton had to concede....

Lyndsey Kennedy was pulled naked from a different storm drain in March 2021 — and just two months later, she was found inside another drain system in Texas. Delray Beach Police DepartmentThe first time Lyndsey Kennedy got lost in a storm drain, she was reportedly there for weeks. A woman in Delray Beach, Florida was recently rescued from a storm drain — for the third time in just two years....

Letters from a 19-year-old Hemingway show the future Nobel laureate trying to make a girl jealous. Ernest Hemingway was, undeniably, a badass. The Nobel Prize-winning author liked to hunt giant animals, slap his rivals with books and lead groups of resistance fighters in WWII. But even the toughest of men get weak in the knees when it comes to puppy love. And recently rediscovered notes to his high school crush prove that Hemingway was no exception....

Though their male counterparts tend to reap more cinematic portrayals, the stories of these infamous female criminals and killers are just as monstrous. Source: Wikimedia Infamous Female Criminals: Bonnie Parker Source: Kosse Cafe One half of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde duo, Bonnie Parker was a member of the Barrow Gang that shot its way through numerous thefts before its demise in 1934. According to some historians, there is actually no proof that Bonnie ever shot a person during the Bonnie and Clyde crime spree, but rather it was her good looks that drove the unsavory duo into national notoriety....

The murderer booked an appointment under a fake name, 20 years after the surgery. Twenty-five years ago, Stanwood Elkus checked into a Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach, Cailfornia, for a surgery to correct a urethral stricture. He checked out after a botched surgery with incontinence, a low sex drive, and erectile dysfunction. He spent the next twenty years letting his anger snowball– all the way to murder. On January 28, 2013, Elkus checked into a hospital in Newport Beach under a fake name, for an appointment to see the urologist....

The cause of death for all 128 crew members on the Franklin Expedition has long baffled archaeologists, but a new study brings them one step closer to finding the truth. Seriously Creepy Stuff/YouTubeBody of John Torrington, crew member on the Franklin Expedition, found perfectly preserved in the Arctic ice in 1984. New research into the infamous and deadly Franklin Expedition shipwreck is shining light on how the 128 crewmen lost their lives more than 170 years ago....

While most people seemed unbothered, even amused, by the prayer, one assembly member turned his back, while several refused to take off their hats. Barrett Fletcher’s invocation, courtesy of The Alaska Landmine. Fortunately for the Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), religious liberties in the United States stretch far and wide. Barrett Fletcher’s invocation, courtesy of The Alaska Landmine. According to the Anchorage Daily News, a Pastafarian pastor graced the residents of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula with a government-sponsored prayer session on Tuesday, a colander firmly atop his head....

Researchers hope to learn more about the ant, which was first discovered in 2003. Gordon Yong / Insect Diversity Lab / National University SingaporeT. Rex Ant Scientists have known of T. rex ants’ existence since 2003 — when a single dead insect not belonging to any previously known genus was found in Malaysia. Since then, they’ve been on the hunt for living versions of the creature, which discoverer Fernando Fernández named for its small mandibles and short snout....