Featured Article

VIEW ARTICLE

Frank Serpico broke the wall of police corruption in New York City. He inspired a classic movie, but he put his life and career on the line.

Frank Serpico is one of the greatest whistleblowers in American law enforcement history. His struggle against corruption in the New York City Police Department (NYPD) exposed the roots of the system's misconduct. It also inspired...

May 20, 2025 Carl Wyndham


FEATURED ARTICLES

PEOPLE

Princess Fawzia was born into unimaginable luxury, but over the course of her dramatic life, she would court far bigger scandals.

PEOPLE

From his drinking problem to his alleged affairs to his broken family, Paul Newman had demons that haunted him to the very end.

PEOPLE

Everyone knows that Benedict Arnold betrayed his countrymen during the Revolutionary War, but his chilling history is even darker than most people realize.

PEOPLE

Failure was not an option for the legendary magician, Harry Houdini—but ironically, this only drove him to his horrifying end.

THINGS

From mummies and curses to tombs and pharaohs, the world of Ancient Egypt is full of dark and disturbing secrets.

PEOPLE

Known as much for her talent as for her breathtaking beauty, Salma Hayek is a Hollywood mainstay. But few people know her dark history...


Overmind Nerd certified Get Nerd Certified

Answer 15 out of 25 correctly on these 3 quizzes to prove your nerdy trivia prowess

Overmind Nerd certified Get Genius Certified

Answer 15 out of 25 correctly on these 2 quizzes to prove you're a true genius

Want to learn something new every day?

Join thousands of others and start your morning with our Fact Of The Day newsletter.

Thank you!

Error, please try again.