America's Most Notorious Prison

America's Most Notorious Prison


April 1, 2025 | Samantha Henman

America's Most Notorious Prison


Although Alcatraz gained a reputation as the toughest prison in the U.S. due to brutally inhumane conditions—that wasn’t the reason the prison was ultimately shut down.

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I paid extra to have an adopted dog shipped to me. The airline can't find Fido. What do I do now?

After paying extra to ship an adopted dog, one traveler faces every pet parent’s worst nightmare when the airline loses Fido. Here’s what to do next.
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Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson
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We only get one vacation per year and I want to go on a cruise, but my wife wants to go to an all-inclusive resort. Which is better?

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?
August 28, 2025 Jesse Singer
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The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
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The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937, as the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.
WORLD HISTORY

The Twisted Secret We Know About The Hindenburg Disaster

The Hindenburg disaster was an infamous tragedy—but recently discovered documents reveal the untold, chilling truth about that fateful evening.
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Fewer Than 50 People Remain On Earth's Most Isolated Island, And Nobody Knows How Long They'll Last

At first glance, it sounds simple. A few homes, familiar faces, and steady routines. Look closer, and the story becomes about endurance, inherited choices, and what happens when a community has no margin for error.
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