From Salt to Salary: Surprising Origins of Ordinary Words
Did you know that the word 'muscle' stems from the Latin word for little mouse? Here is a collection of words with peculiar etymologies
VIDEO: These Animals Can Play Ball Games Like Pros
Animals like playing with balls, too! Don't believe us? Watch this.
A History of Betrayal and Intrigue for the Crown of England
The War of the Roses tore England apart between 1455 and 1487, but its seeds were planted long before that. This is the story of the terrible boy king who plunged England into dynastic chaos.
White Rose: the Brave Student Resistance to Nazi Germany
White Rose was a secret student organization that opposed the Nazi rule, here is the story of this brave organization...
Have You Ever Seen a Baby Pangolin? They're the Cutest!
This compilation of videos is all about wild baby animals and their human (and canine!) caretakers...
FUNNY: Can Animals Talk? Try to Get These to Shut Up!
Science may not believe that animals have language, but try telling that to these fellas!
What’s the Story Behind the Weird Names of US Coins?
Have you ever wondered what the word "dollar" actually means and where it comes from? Wonder no more.
Meet Ludwik, the Hairless Guinea Pig Turned Fashion Icon
Agatha from Poland found Ludwik the guinea pig in a pet shop, completely hairless and malnourished. She had to rescue him from there.
Watch This Card Magician Make Penn and Teller’s Jaws Drop
Everybody knows colored light can make things appear different, but can it actually permanently paint them? This magician believes it can.
The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family
For more than three hundred years, the Romanov family had absolute power over Russia, this is their fascinating story.
The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts
The famous Greek myth of Jason and his Argonauts searching for the golden fleece.
The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire
The story of an empire so vast and so powerful, it still leaves signs of its passing thousands of years later.
This Ancient Civilization Just Mysteriously Vanished
Long ago, Malta was inhabited by a mysterious, advanced civilization, but one day, it ceased to exist. What happened?
Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood
These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages
Genghis Khan: Brutal Mass Murderer, or Enlightened Ruler?
Genghis Khan is one of the most famed and feared names in history, but how did he become so great?
The Internet Solved the Enigma of these Mysterious Objects
These people were confounded by very mysterious objects they found, so the internet stepped in with the answers.
Heartwarming: Huey the French Bulldog Gets a New Brother
Huey is one of the cutest pups you'll ever meet, and he's getting a little brother...
Sweet Moments: When Dogs Get Jealous
These doggies are so jealous of each other, it's hilarious.
The Dark and Mysterious Fate of the Lost Colony in Roanoke
In 1585, a colony of 117 people was established on Roanoke Island in North Carolina. Five years later, they were all gone...
12 Secret Historical Facts You Never Heard
12 historical facts you may have never heard of before are presented here.
Kindergartner and Funny Duck Are the Best of Friends
Ducks aren't very popular as pets, as they can be rowdy and noisy, but Tyler doesn't mind it at all, as he loves his pet duck.
Tiny Pets Are the Cutest Pets...
This video is chock full of the cutest and funniest little pet scenes.
We Could Learn a Thing or Two From These Clever Costumes
These furry friends are all decked out in their best ensembles, with outfits that will put you to shame, and make you coo!
Why Do Dogs Have Floppy Ears When Wolves and Foxes Don’t?
Ever wondered why dogs are the only canines that have floppy ears? The answer is fascinating.
Beyond the Inca Empire and Colonialism: History of Peru
The history of Peru goes as far back as 9.000 BC. Learn the basics of this country's history from that time and until today in just 5 minutes
Did You Know these 10 Facts about Alexander the Great?
His father conquered and unified Greece, but he wanted to conquer the world. Alexander the Great was a truly fascinating man.
Strange Names Lovers Call Each Other All Around the World
Often we call the ones we love using nicknames that are kind of strange, but people do this all around the world. Here are the weirdest.
Watch These Adorable Corgi Pups as They Discover the World!
The most wonderful video of corgi puppies growing up and getting to know the world around them.
He Was Homeless, Addicted to Drugs, then a Cat Came Along
The unbelievable story of love between ex-addict James Bowen and the cat that adopted him, Bob
Heartwarming: Poor Dying Kitten Undergoes Amazing Recovery
Something was wrong with Latte the kitten, but a surgery gave him a second chance in life.
What Languages Can Teach Us About Our Ancient Ancestors
Why do related languages grow apart, and how can we retrace their history?
Cousteau: The Man Who Revolutionized Diving Forever
The life and works of Jacques-Cousteau, a man who single-handedly revolutionized diving technology and research
Literary Quiz: Do You Know Your Classic Literature?
This quiz is going to test your knowledge of some great western classic novels.
18 Adorable Cats That Will Turn You into a Cat Person
Cats are often thought of as uncaring and aloof, but this couldn't be farther from the truth.
Did Any Human Culture Ever Seriously Practice Cannibalism?
Human history is rife with tales and rumors of man-eating, but how common was this practice in reality?
Do You Know What Speakers of Old English Called a Snake?
Kennings are a unique feature of English that goes all the way back to old Anglo Saxon epics and poems.
Road Adventures: Adopted Kitten and Man Travel Together
Dean and Nala are an inseparable couple of adventurers, and their vehicle of choice is a bike. Follow their story with this video...
These Victorian Era Facts Are Instantly Fascinating
An era of 74 Years in English history, the Victorian era is one of the most interesting periods in history.
Cute Animal Collection: Click On An Animal to See a Video!
This interactive animal video collection is so much fun - just choose the animal and enjoy the cuteness!
A Pawsome Family: Cute Cat is Part of a Family of Huskies
Rosie was supposed to be just another rescue kitten, but things changed as she bonded with an unlikely friend, a husky...
11 Legendary Military Rulers of the Ancient Past
The annals of history are rich with leaders who earned great renown for their courage and skill in battle. These illustrious kings and generals have won eternal renown due to their courage and brilliance.
Adorable: Have You Ever Seen a Family of Skunks?
This most adorable moment happened on the road, as this rider met the cutest little skunk family!
16 Dogs that Are So Sweet it Must Be Fattening
Aren't dogs the best? They are so easily cute and sweet. Here are 16 examples of just how cute they can be.
Which Languages in the World Are the Closest to English?
The closest extant languages to English, sample texts and where they are spoken.
The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor
Astounding Archeological Discoveries Made in Recent Times
From a second Stonehenge to an enormous species of bears found in North America, all 15 of these discoveries were made in recent years
Inches or Centimeters? Why We Don’t Use Metric in the US
The real reason why Americans don't use the metric system
You Will Not Believe the Change This Sick Puppy Underwent
Jenny and Jimmy Desmond run a chimp shelter in Liberia and have come upon a sickly dying puppy, this is what they did:
Adorable: The Soccer Stars of the Animal Kingdom
These soccer players are not your average players... in fact, they're not even human.
1950’s Slang Is a Blast! Learn 10 Essential Terms
These 10 words and phrases are the essentials of 1950’s slang, some of which we still use today...
Teddy's Story: A Street Cat's Beautiful Transformation
The story of Teddy is a story that starts sad and ends so happily...
Meow! Where Have You Been? Hilarious Cat Compilation
These cats are tired of waiting for you to come home!
Business Done Right! 16 Clever Inventions Found in Stores
These 16 photos are all examples of excellent customer care, and you won’t believe some of these gadgets exist in real life, but they do
23 Cats Prove That Some Felines are Simply Fearless
These cats don't know the first thing about fear, and will tackle just about any other animal.
Heart Melting: These Animals All Want a Hug!
The animals in this video want nothing more than your love and your hugs, it's enough to melt anyone's heart.
Watch This Tiny Pup Zooms Happily On His Little Wheels
This tiny pup is named turbo and he races on his little wheels because he has no front legs.
These Maps Reveal a Lot of Interesting Facts About America
Which U.S. state is the healthiest? Learn this any many other useful and fun facts about Americans through these fun maps
Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!
Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.
Wishing You a GREAT 4th OF JULY! Celebrate America!
Be proud of being an American and share one of these meaningful 4th of July cards with everyone. HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!
These Baby Kangaroos LOVE the Man Who Saved Them
Chris "Brolga" Barnes, AKA Kangaroo Dundee, rescues dozens of orphaned kangaroos.
Why Did the Romans Flood the Colosseum?
Apart from regularly hosting gladiator fights, the Roman Colosseum was also the setting for aquatic shows and reenactments of sea battles
These Cats Are Clever. They're Also Adorable.
These cats are all super smart, and super entertaining, what a great video.
11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know
These Parakeets are Performing Professionals!
You won't believe what these trained parakeets can do until you see this show.
Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
Scientists may have solved the mystery of Egyptian pyramids, but there are still so many findings that are left completely unexplained
Ex CIA Disguise Chief Shares Her Expertise on Spy Movies
Jonna Mendez was a Chief of Disguise at the CIA until 1993, and in this video, the retired agent will share her spy secrets with the public
5 Kitten Rescue Stories that Will Touch Your Heart
These videos show the rescue stories of little kittens, rescued from bad weather, bad people, and neglect.
You Won't Believe What This Man Builds Single Handedly
Watch as this man single handed builds a beautiful underground house, complete with pool.
5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain
It turns out that knowing more than one language has a variety of positive effects on our brain
Funny and Adorable: These Cats Are All Gangsters!
Funny and Adorable cats that don't take trouble from anyone!
9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know
Venture beyond the usual facts about the pyramids and Tutankhamen and learn 9 equally fascinating facts and misconceptions about Ancient Egypt
These Animals Rock Their Hats As Well As My World!
These animals are pulling off their fashionable hats in a way I never could. So adorable, you have to see this...
10 Most Well Known American Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories may not all be true, but they can be very popular. Here are some of the most well known ones across the United States
Beyond Pricey: The 12 Most Expensive Items in the World!
Some things are only for the ultra rich to own, and we can only marvel at the huge price tags they have.
Why Do Cats Suddenly Bite Us During Petting Sessions?
How to read the subtle cues your cat is giving you and avoid annoying it.
This Seal Was Abandoned by Its Mother, So They Stepped In
Marshmallow the baby seal was abandoned and would not have survived on his own, they saved his life and released him back into the wild.
6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings
Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
The Battle of Midway: Exploring a Decisive WWII Victory
In this clip from the history channel, we dive deep into the great naval fight - the Midway Battle.
A Unique Nursing Home You Need to Hear About...
This dementia village is the most progressive and forward thinking nursing home.
14 Senior Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn
Here are 14 inspiring examples of people who pursued education and knowledge in their senior years.
These Pets Are Probably Prettier than Most People You Know
Pictures of gorgeous domestic animals
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
Challenge: Try Not to Laugh at These Hilarious Cats!
This cat compilation is among the funniest cat videos I've ever seen.
When a Dog Sneezes, An Angel Starts to Laugh
This adorable video shows a selection of cute dogs sneezing.
Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to
15 Animated Movies To Watch With Your Family Tonight
Don't know what to watch with the kids on the weekend that you would enjoy just as much as they do? Here are 15 animated film suggestions
8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
A list of bizarre yet true facts
How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.
You Won't Believe These Stories of the White House
The White House stands as a glorious monument to American politics, and in its 200 years of history, has had quite a few interesting encounter!
These Clever Workers Are Simply the Best At What They Do
These workers show what it's like to have real experience.
No Cribs Can Contain These Super Babies!
Babies can do some incredible things. These ones go the next level and perform daring (and hilarious) escapes from their cribs.
10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular
Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.
Everyone Who Has Netflix Must See These 14 Movies
A list of 14 must-see movie suggestions with trailers available on Netflix for everyone's taste.
These Animals Are Just Too Funny!
Video compilation of the best and cutest pet moments for 2019.
Mussa the Adorable Baby Chimp Gets a Second Chance at Life
Adorable baby chimp Mussa survived capture and is now learning how to survive in the wild
He Found a Mouse in His Yard and Got His Building Tools
UK nature photographer built a miniature village for the mice in his yard
14 Movie Recommendations You Won’t Want to Miss
Which films deserve to be added to your watch list? Here are 14 suggestions (with trailers) that are sure to inspire and emote you.
30 Baby Pets That'll Add Sweetness to Your Day
An adorable compilation of 30 baby pets.
Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives
Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.