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Jean Mendoza

Jean has been a freelance writer since 2007 and has contributed to outlets such as Lomography, Inquisitr, and Grunge. Her expertise include true crime, history, and weird and interesting facts. Her spare time is spent listening to podcasts, reading books, and gaming.

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Despicable Me 4 x BTS

Despicable Me 4 x BTS

Despicable Me 4 x BTS

‘Despicable Me 4’ BTS collab popups, merch, and more

The Bangtan Boys have been minionized!

O.K. Corral signage

O.K. Corral signage

O.K. Corral signage

What happened during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral?

The 30-second gunfight left three people dead and became an American legend.

Mothman

Mothman

Mothman

Why is there a Mothman statue in West Virginia?

The Mothman statue is one of the most popular spots in this West Virginia town.

Isle of Dead Dolls

Isle of Dead Dolls

Isle of Dead Dolls

What is the story behind the Isle of Dead Dolls?

Oh cool, my nightmares came true.

Graham Crackers

Graham Crackers

Graham Crackers

The invention of graham crackers, explained

Was it really invented to stop people jacking off?

Professor Albert Einstein, now exiled from Germany, calmly smokes his pipe. He is in the United States to give a series of lectures to advanced students at Princeton University.

Professor Albert Einstein, now exiled from Germany, calmly smokes his pipe. He is in the United States to give a series of lectures to advanced students at Princeton University.

Professor Albert Einstein, now exiled from Germany, calmly smokes his pipe. He is in the United States to give a series of lectures to advanced students at Princeton University.

What happened to Albert Einstein’s brain after it was stolen?

Some weirdo ran away with Einstein's brain!

Singer Otis Redding performing at the Monterey Pop Festival at the Monterey Country Fairgrounds on June 17, 1967 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Elaine Mayes/Getty Images)

Singer Otis Redding performing at the Monterey Pop Festival at the Monterey Country Fairgrounds on June 17, 1967 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Elaine Mayes/Getty Images)

Singer Otis Redding performing at the Monterey Pop Festival at the Monterey Country Fairgrounds on June 17, 1967 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Elaine Mayes/Getty Images)

How did singer Otis Redding die?

Soul singer Otis Redding was just 26 years old when he died in an accident

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

What happened to the extremely cunning con artist who sold the Eiffel Tower, twice?

Paris' most popular monument was sold by a professional hustler on two separate occasions!

Film poster showing an illustration of American gangster John Dillinger (1902 - 1934) to advertise a short newsreel film called 'Dillinger: Public Enemy No. 1,' 1934. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Film poster showing an illustration of American gangster John Dillinger (1902 - 1934) to advertise a short newsreel film called 'Dillinger: Public Enemy No. 1,' 1934. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Film poster showing an illustration of American gangster John Dillinger (1902 - 1934) to advertise a short newsreel film called 'Dillinger: Public Enemy No. 1,' 1934. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

How did gangster John Dillinger die?

The bloody death of one of America's greatest criminals.

Tanya Kach

Tanya Kach

Tanya Kach

Who are Thomas Hose and Tanya Kach? Explained

Thomas Hose held Tanya Kach captive for 10 years. How did she escape?