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The worst female serial killers in history were women triggered by abusive childhoods, untreated mental illness, trauma, greed, or the violence around them. These women preyed on society’s most...
People often think of etiquette — good manners — in terms of the dinner table. While there are certainly fine points in that arena that deserve to be better known, most of us probably know the...
Pablo Picasso, the rapper Prodigy, and the fourth president of the United States have something in common: They all died while eating. There’s an old Catalan proverb that says “The table kills...
Amid the ongoing U.S. culture war surrounding race and transgender issues, there has been a marked increase in demands by conservative groups to remove from schools and public libraries any books...
Some people gain fame by inventing something that advances society, inspiring social change, creating immortal works of art, or performing athletic feats that are the stuff of legend. Unfortunately...
In some cases, the connection between a famous parent and their celebrity offspring is clear, especially if they share the same surname or their family tree is well-known. For instance, actor Colin...
Birthdays are usually a day to celebrate life, but for some notable individuals, they can mean saying goodbye to the world.  24/7 Tempo has assembled a list of famous people who died on the same...
Pirates — those who plunder ships at sea or use their ships to attack and pillage ports and coastal settlements — have been around since at least as early as 1400 B.C. and they’re still around...
The NFT (non-fungible token) market crashed in 2022, with some experts estimating that investors would see at least $100 million in losses. NFTs – digital collectibles bought and sold online –...
Over 520,000 people were reported missing in the U.S. in 2021. Luckily, over 485,000 of those cases were resolved within a year. However, around 4,400 unidentified bodies turn up annually – and are...
As far back as Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, kings, believed to be divinely appointed, ruled society. Ancient monarchies and dynasties often bequeathed the crown patrilineally, or through male...
Along with praise and admiration, a life of fame can also unfortunately draw negative attention that makes celebrities targets for gun violence, whether they’re the victims of criminals out to make...
The history of the world is largely a melodrama of war and conquest. Despite modern endeavors to curb imperialism and solve disputes through diplomatic means, the truth is that there have been more...
Everybody knows that the Fourth of July celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the historic document by means of which the 13 American colonies severed their political connections...