Sheila Isenberg, the author of “Women Who Love Men Who Kill”, explains in her book that there are numerous reasons behind this phenomenon. Some of these individuals might have been abused by a partner or parent themselves, some simply enjoyed the thrill of knowing where their “boyfriend” was at all times and others were simply involved for the fame and attention. These following cases all describe cases of “fans” who came across as very creepy to the public as they stopped at nothing – sometimes even turning to murder themselves – in order to get up close to the serial killer....

However, the translation is often misinterpreted, causing many to think that murder cannot be proven in the absence of a corpse. As a result, many criminals believe that they cannot be charged with murder if the body is never found. Although ‘no body’ murder trials are more difficult to prove because they rely on circumstantial evidence, advances in forensic science make it easier to prove that a murder has occurred even if the body has not been found....

Derby Paulista is a name that is known among the traditional São Paulo soccer clubs, Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. It is the rivalry between two football clubs still active in the oldest city of São Paulo. The Derby Paulista is among the 10 greatest classics of the world. Corinthians and Palmeiras have already decided state championships (Campeonato Paulista), regional (Torneio Rio-São Paulo), national (Campeonato Brasileiro) and wave to the end of continental competition (Libertadores Cup of America)....

Thought extinct: 1936 Rediscovered: 2005 Current status: Critically Threatened This inconspicuous, little pink flower is probably not the most exciting of species, but it became a “holy grail” for botanists in the East Bay area. The flower is one of only three species of plant that are endemic to Mount Diablo in Northern California, and was last sighted in 1936, and presumed extinct due to its habitat being overrun with introduced grasses....

Though it’s true that most of us will be laid to rest in a cemetery when our time has come, it is inconceivable to think of one’s own passing occurring in such a desolate and eerie setting. From heartbreaking mishaps to horrifying murders, the following 10 stories delve into a myriad of tragic circumstances too bizarre for one to believe or imagine. 10 Crushed To Death In July 2012, four-year-old Carson Dean Cheney was visiting Glenwood Cemetery in Park City, Utah, when the unthinkable happened....

Architects continue to push the boundaries of gravity, designing buildings that appear to define all written rules, often mysteriously and beautifully. All around the world, unique structures are created that seem to defy both gravity and logic. We will look at the top ten structures that seem to defy gravity in the list below. 10 Takasugi-an (Tea House on the Tree) In Chino, Japan, architect Terunobu Fujimori designed Takasugi-an. Translated from Japanese, Takasugi-an means “a tea house built too high....

10 Bonilla Observation1883 On August 12, 1883, Mexican astronomer Jose Bonilla observed more than 400 dark, fuzzy, unknown objects crossing the Sun while he was preparing to study its corona. Unknown to him, these objects were the fragments of a more than billion-ton comet that had broken up and narrowly avoided impacting the Earth. That’s a comet of a similar size to the one that killed the dinosaurs. Ranging from 50 meters (160 ft) to over 4 kilometers (2....

10Cork Rat Attack In April 2016, a toilet rat attacked an elderly Irish man in his home in Middleton. He was rushed to County Cork Hospital for bites on his backside. A plumber discovered a broken pipe nearby—the likely entry point. The attack caused panic. Following floods, Cork has been plagued by a rat infestation. Some propose dumping poison into the sewer system, but that could potentially contaminate water sources. Homeowners have been warned to keep their toilet seats down when not in use....

Revolving restaurants are one example of a weird set of medals which a city feels it must accumulate to show it has “arrived” (modern art museums and aquariums are other examples, perhaps the basis of another top ten). Cities in emerging markets are still utterly beguiled by these (mostly) clockwise wonders. In the US, many have faded away after a rush of them in the 70s, but this number is outweighed by restaurant openings in the Far East....

(Note: to clear up further confusion, a “font” is a specific weight or style such as Arial 16 Bold, whereas “typeface” refers to the broader, all-encompassing Arial). In essence, a good font should be left alone. It can be made bigger or smaller to accommodate the space it occupies, but it should always retain its original ratio. It should not be stretched, compressed, skewed, or any other applicable distortion. As a rule of thumb, if the font looks pixelated, something is wrong....

Additionally, charities continue to rescue the offspring of Chernobyl’s abandoned dogs while law enforcement struggles to keep up with drug dealers and burglars wanting puppies for the wrong kind of profit. 10 Tumbles’s Wheelchair When a litter of puppies was born in 2015, one male was very different. He came into the world healthy and cute, but his two front legs were missing. For some reason, they just never developed....

Some TV execs are obsessed with diversity, equality and the future of the planet. Which is a very good thing. Sometimes, however, TV execs are just aware that these ideas are trendy, and think they can use them to boost ratings. That’s sort of OK too, we guess. Top 10 TV Shows That Predicted The Future And Got It Right But, instead of creating new shows to explore these important themes, they try to make their current TV shows reflect them instead, even when they’re not a comfortable fit....

Beyond the laboratory and fish-related emergency room visits, some of the best tales come from public aquariums. From lifesaving firsts to the mysterious case of a shark abandoned at a worm farm, no fishbowl will ever look the same again. 10 Infectious Fish Pedicures A trendy way to exfoliate feet is to get a fish pedicure. Clients soak their feet in a container full of tiny fish that consume dead skin cells....

All things botanical remained ultra fashionable in England (less so in America) in the nineteenth century. Exotic plants were grown in hothouses, gardens were filled with flowers, and floral themed goods ranged from wallpaper to fabrics and jewelry. By 1855, pteridomania, or a craze for collecting and cultivating ferns, swept through Victorian society like chicken pox in a day care center. “Fern expeditions” to the Continent (Europe), Asia and beyond brought wild fern specimens home....

Natural selection is when a species is better able to adapt to its environment, diet, predators, mating, etc. This ability to adapt makes a species have a better chance of survival and eventual reproduction. The same ability to adapt is passed from offspring to offspring, ultimately changing the original species to a new, more evolved creature. Unfortunately, those species that are unable to adapt die. So, the moral of the story, change is good!...

From cheaters and misunderstandings to simply bad partners, cupid’s arrow is not always on target for these Valentine’s Day couples. Continue reading below to journey with us through the top 10 worst Valentine’s Day breakups. 10 Bagged a Winner! According to Pedestrian.tv, Lola was 18 at the time of this story. She was dating a guy who she “Just thought was so attractive that I [she] was almost waiting for him to unceremoniously dump me—and he did!...

This list starts out with a movie most of us are familiar with, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This movie was greatly praised in the West, but was mostly snubbed in China due to being too “westernized.” I actually like this movie a lot, and it was a good introduction to an audience who were unfamiliar with this genre. Directed by Ang Lee, the film is based on the novels by Wang Dulu and deals with the relationship between Li Mu Bai, his unrequited love Yu Shu Lien, and a rebellious nobleman’s daughter, Jen....

The stomach’s digestive acids are strong enough to dissolve zinc. Fortunately for us, the cells in the stomach lining renew so quickly that the acids don’t have time to dissolve it. The lungs contain over 300,000 million capillaries (tiny blood vessels). If they were laid end to end, they would stretch 2400km (1500 miles). A mans testicles manufacture 10 million new sperm cells each day – enough that he could repopulate the entire planet in only 6 months!...

Armadillos of the Dasypus genus give birth to four genetically identical quadruplets. This is the only reliable manifestation of polyembryony (two or more embryos developing from a single fertilized egg) in mammals. Of the entire human body, around 3 pounds of the weight is microbial life; in other words, parasites and the like. Many of these are essential to the functioning of the body. The germs in feces can pass through up to ten layers of toilet paper....

Dracula Misquote: I want to suck your blood! This quote, usually attributed to Bela Lugosi who played Dracula in 1931, was actually never spoken by Lugosi. However, it was used for humor in Tim Burton’s 1994 Ed Wood. Muahaha! Frankenstein Misquote: He’s Alive! The actual phrase used is “It’s Alive”. This is true of both the original 1931 film and the comedy version in 1974 starring Gene Wilder. Listen to the original 3....