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Detective work, utilizing expanded DNA databases, continues to unravel mysterious surrounding the victims of John Wayne Gacy, decades after the famous serial killer was executed for his crimes. ...read more

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This apex predator isn’t really white and doesn’t snack on humans as much as you’ve heard. ...read more

While the autumn month is best known for Thanksgiving, the calendar also commemorates topics including peppers and gratitude. ...read more

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