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Here you can uncover fascinating tales about remarkable persons who have made a deep impact on the world around them. From unsung heroes to famous trailblazers to the victims of bizarre crimes, we showcase a diverse range of stories that elicite the triumphs, struggles, extraordinary achievements, and tragedies of people from all walks of life.

The mysterious disappearance of Ambrose Small 1

The mysterious disappearance of Ambrose Small

Within hours of completing a million-dollar business transaction in Toronto, entertainment tycoon Ambrose Small mysteriously disappeared. Despite an international search, no trace of him was ever found.
Who was the mysterious 'Man in The Iron Mask'? 2

Who was the mysterious ‘Man in The Iron Mask’?

The legend of the Man in The Iron Mask goes something like this: Until his death in 1703, a prisoner was held for over three decades across France, including at the Bastille, all while wearing an iron mask, concealing his identity.
Fulcanelli — the alchemist who vanished into thin air 3

Fulcanelli — the alchemist who vanished into thin air

In ancient science, nothing was more mysterious than the people who study and practice alchemy or, at least, the people who have been purported to practice it. One such man was known only through his publications and his students. They called him Fulcanelli and that was the name on his books, but who this man really was seems lost to history.