China Banned Building Any New Skyscrapers, Here’s Why
China has recently banned building any new skyscrapers in the country, but why?
7 of the Most Calming Famous Artworks in the World
These paintings have a calming effect on people, and the explanation of the human psychology underlying this phenomenon is insanely interesting!
How People Drink Tea in 7 Countries Around the World
People in all seven of the countries featured in this fascinating tea documentary are very particular about the way they take their tea...
How 6 Pandemics Stopped and What We Can Learn From That
Here is how 6 major disease outbreaks in history have ended, and what we have learned from them.
These Vintage Photos Show People Grew Up Faster Back Then
These 15 photos clearly seem to suggest that people in the past have matured much faster than people do these days...
History Can Be Ironic & These 12 Stories Prove Just That...
These 12 short stories from world history are strange, tragic, but most importantly, utterly ironic...
What 16 Different Countries Consider the BEST Comfort Food
Here is a list of the most indulgent dish from 16 different countries around the world, all of which are widely considered to be comfort foods
These Old-Fashioned Hobbies Are Having a Real Comeback!
These old-fashioned classic hobbies have become increasingly popular during the quarantine, care to find out which ones they are?
These Jaw-Dropping Photos Reveal the TRUE Scale of Things
When you see just how the size of a person compares to these massive natural wonders and human creations, you'll be utterly surprised!
12 Fascinating Facts About the North Pole
The North Pole is a unique & mysterious place, and it would be fun to learn more about it, so here are 12 lesser-known North Pole facts!
History’s First Author Is Largely Unknown, Who WAS She?
Meet the First Author in History - Enheduanna, an ancient Sumerian high priestess with a tragic and heroic life story...
The Strange Unexpected Reasons Why Seniors Wake Up Earlier
It's NOT a myth, seniors often do get up much earlier in the morning than younger people, and this video explains why this might be happening...
Japan to Welcome the 2020 Olympics in a Magnificent Way
This is how Japan is preparing to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Get a sneak peak of the venues and innovations made in Tokyo in this video
The Asteroid That Changed the Face of the Earth Forever
Recently found evidence allows scientists to retract in detail what happened on the day the asteroid hit the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs
You Won’t Believe These Weird New Aircraft Actually Exist
Aircraft engineers are surprising us with some astonishing new designs, starting with a rocket jetpack to a zero-emission four-passenger drone
Guinness Record Holder Shares How To Fight Off Disease
This extreme athlete with 20 Guinness Records claims he can control his immune system. Moreover, he says he can teach you how to do it, too
12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today
In this article, we'll focus on 12 surprising everyday items we all use that got their start many centuries ago in Ancient China...
20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays
Did you know that these 20th-century slang words and phrases are considered outdated?
10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day
From trench coats, to pilates and blood banks, all of these 10 things we think of as very modern were actually conceived during WWI.
20 Animals We’ve Just Discovered in the Past Decade
Of all the animals discovered during the 2010's, these 20 are the coolest, starting with a tiny chameleon and ending with a really creepy wasp
12 Jaw Dropping Facts About the Most Famous Art in History
You'll likely recognize these famous artworks, but we’re willing to bet you didn’t know the incredibly curious facts about these masterpieces
This Is Why Skyscrapers Are So Rare in European Cities
High rise buildings are not very common in Europe, and history has everything to do with it...
18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated
Don't the cute exterior of these illustrations deceive you. This is a real treasure trove of fascinating facts about the world we live in
Wow! This Robot Acrobat Is More Mobile Than ANY Human
Atlas is the newest project of the Boston Dynamics team of robot creators famous for their quirky, but equally astonishing creations...
5 Fascinating Facts about the World’s Most Famous Painting
Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Mona Lisa' is the most famous painting in the world, but did you know these interesting facts about it?
4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
Here are 4 incredibly interesting facts about English in the context of other languages
Neon Lights: a Beautiful Union of Science and Art
Neon signs are a beautiful blend or artistry and science, and knowing the history and the science behind them make them even more exciting
10 Countries That Disappeared from the Face of Earth
The world map changes all the time, with many countries appearing and vanishing on it, some in a matter of days or even hours...
Why Hover Trains Failed to Become the Trains of the Future
These trains were supposed to be much faster and better than traditional ones. But what happened to hover trains? Where did they go?
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
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?
The Reason Why the Bottom of a Ship is Painted Red
The part of the ship submerged underwater is commonly painted red and it's not an aesthetic choice. Learn why this is done in this video
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
The Ultimate Foodie Quiz: How Much of a Foodie Are You?
If you think that you know everything about food and you crave to test your culinary knowledge, try this challenging foodie quiz
Will Bananas Go Extinct Soon (Again)?
Have you ever wondered why banana flavored candy doesn’t actually taste much like bananas? The answer might surprise you
Dog History: How Humans’ Arch Enemy Became Our Best Friend
This is a brief, yet very eventful video about the history of our best friend, the dog.
I Can’t Believe These Ordinary Words Used to Mean That...
Let’s take a short journey back in time and trace the origins of 11 seemingly-ordinary words that have exceptionally-interesting histories.
Watch 10 Experts Guess the Real Price of Their Chosen Food
Are you tired of paying for bland, tasteless food? These food experts will share their tips and tricks of getting your best value for money.
All Parents Need To Know These 13 Facts about Their Kids
Children and teenagers often behave in unexpected ways, and in order to learn how to respond and raise them correctly, we've compiled the following 13 facts!
It’s Amazing How Much Dijon, France Has Changed in 70 Years
A local resident of Dijon in France recently discovered some photos from the 1940s and compared them to the present. It’s phenomenal to see how much a city can change in 70 years.
China: 14 Reasons It’s Unlike Any Other Country in the World
China is a country unlike an other. It has different rules and a unique culture. Here are 14 fascinating facts that will make you want to go there.