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Where Stolen Art Used to Be, Museum Now Displays Drawings of the Suspects

Thirty years later and they’re still not over it.

20 Secrets of 911 Dispatchers

911 dispatchers can save your life—but there's a chance they might lead you through CPR while simultaneously browsing Pinterest.

25 Historic Heists

These were no small-time thieves.

Force of Habit: The Nun Who Became an FBI Agent

How Sister Joanne Pierce went from a convent to carrying a .38 revolver.

How a Handkerchief Led to Black Bart’s Capture

Just a little reminder to remove those tags from your dry cleaning.

The History of the First Mass Fingerprinting Operation

In 1948, a little girl was murdered in England—and police decided to take action to find her killer.

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How the DeLorean (Almost) Came Back From the Dead

Few automaker stories involve time travel, cocaine, Indiana Jones, and Irish terrorists. John DeLorean was the exception.

10 (More) Haunting Documentaries That Are Stranger Than Fiction

Truth is always stranger than fiction, and these 10 movies are proof that the sentiment is more true than ever before.

10 Haunting Documentaries That Are Stranger Than Fiction

Fact is often far creepier than fiction, and this collection of real-life tales spotlighting strange people and even stranger behavior proves it.

5 Deliciously Illegal Food Crimes

Think smuggling and heists are just for drugs, jewels, and art? Think again. Here are five instances of food-related theft.

When Kansas City's Councilman Was Also the Local Concrete Crime Boss

Boss Tom made his money two ways: in liquor and concrete.

13 Fascinating Facts About Dog Day Afternoon

Sidney Lumet’s Oscar-winning retelling of a bizarre Brooklyn bank robbery was released 40 years ago.

9 Arresting Facts About Conjugal Visits

They're not nearly as common as pop culture might lead you to believe.

Surprising Crime Deterrent: The Human Eye

The mere feeling of being watched may be enough to reduce crime.

America's Shrewdest Con-Man: The "Christian Kid"

Cheating you out of your life savings? Sure. Drinking? Out of the question.

11 of the FBI’s Most Amusing Bank Robber Nicknames

The nicknames are supposed to be a tool for helping catch crooks, but it seems as if they’re really cooked up to keep special agents amused.

Missing Stradivarius Recovered After 35 Years

Roman Totenberg told his daughters that the loss of the beloved instrument was like losing an arm.

'Nub City': Vernon, Florida's Decade-Long Insurance Scam

The town conned insurance companies out of millions in the 1950s. It only cost an arm and a leg (or dozens).

Woody Harrelson's Hitman Father

The True Detective star's darkest roles are nothing compared to the drama he's dealt with off-camera.

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Michael Fagan: The Man Who Broke Into Buckingham Palace—Twice—and Made His Way Into Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom

In the summer of 1982, Michael Fagan managed to sneak past Buckingham Palace security and find his way into Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom while she slept. It wasn't his first royal break-in.

A Short History of Baked Goods and Prison Escapes

From baked goods to canned chicken, prisoners have gotten creative when it comes to using food to break free.

Cassie Chadwick, Andrew Carnegie's Fake Illegitimate Daughter

How one conwoman made millions pretending to be related to the steel magnate.

Honeybees Trained to Sniff Out Drugs

This might kill your buzz.

Tiny Scottish Village Stunned by Theft of Six Knitted Hats

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