Who killed Kelly Cook, the backup babysitter?
15-year-old Kelly Cook vanished from her home in Alberta in 1981, considering one of the province's most high-profile incidents.
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Here you can uncover fascinating tales about remarkable persons who have made a deep impact on the world around them. From unsung heroes to famous trailblazers to the victims of bizarre crimes, we showcase a diverse range of stories that elicite the triumphs, struggles, extraordinary achievements, and tragedies of people from all walks of life.
Terry Jo Duperrault – the girl who survived the brutal slaughter of her entire family at sea
On the night of November 12th, 1961, Terry Jo Duperrault woke up after hearing screams from the ship's deck. She found her mother and brother dead in a pool of blood and the captain about to kill her next.
Mother pleaded guilty in baby’s death: The Baby Jane Doe’s killer is still unidentified
On November 12, 1991, a hunter near Jacob Johnson Lake near Warner saw a man kneeling in front of a woman and hitting something. The man pulled a plastic bag…
Gayle Laverne Grinds died after 6 years on couch as her skin had literally become a part of it!
Removing Gayle Grinds from the couch turned into a painful and horrible ordeal for the rescuers.
Andrew Crosse and the perfect insect: The man who accidentally created life!
Andrew Crosse, an amateur scientist, made the unthinkable happen 180 years ago: he accidently created life. He never explicitly stated that his little creatures were conjured from the aether, but he was never able to discern where they originated from if they weren't produced from the aether.
Veronica Seider – the woman who had the best vision in the world
Do you know the German woman Veronica Seider, who had the best vision in the world?
Frank Hayes: The first and the only jockey to have won a race after death!
Frank Hayes, a jockey, had a heart attack and died in the middle of a horse race. His horse won the race with his body still on the saddle making him the first and the only jockey to have won a race after death.
The fascinating story behind Pablo Escobar’s iconic White House photograph
In 1981, how did Escobar manage to get so close to the White House without facing immediate arrest?
Ching Shih: From prostitute to history’s deadliest pirate queen
During the early 19th century, Ching Shih, a formidable pirate queen, ruled over the vast expanse of the South China Sea and engaged in battles against both Portuguese and British naval forces. She commanded an impressive fleet of 1,800 war junks manned by a staggering 80,000 pirates.
