Unable to see anything in the dark of night, stung badly be jellyfish, choking on freezing salt water, hallucinating - and still, Diana Nyad kept on swimming, which is how she finally realized her dream of swimming the 100 miles between Cuba and Florida, and at age 64! This is her story, and it's one you've got to hear! |
The Boy That Taught His Parents Optimism!
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How Societies Can Age More Gracefully...
In this fascinating talk, scholar Jared Diamond contrasts the way we treat our elders to the way they treat elders in tribal societies, with some surprising results!
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This Extreme Athlete Kayaks Down a 134-Foot Waterfall!
Watch this man kayak down the 134-foot (41 m) tall Salto del Maule waterfall in Chile with your own eyes!
This Person Broke Something, But Not Their Spirit.
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5 Famous Mythical Places That Continue To Fascinate Us
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9 Different Types of Oranges You Never Knew About
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If You Like History You Will LOVE This Incredible Video!
Seeing history move right before our eyes teaches us so much about the last 2000 years!
This Beautiful Story has a Special Moral to Teach
This is a beautiful story of a woman who looks after four turtles. It has a wonderful moral at the end too. Enjoy!
Wow! How Did These Children Survive These Ordeals?
Children are amazingly resilient. These six children suffered terrible ordeals, but they all managed to survive against all odds.
12 Classic Shows You Didn’t Know You Could Stream
Take a nostalgia trip with these classic TV shows.
12 Ingenious Life Hacks from Ancient Civilizations
From advanced dental care to sustainable agriculture, these ancient life hacks demonstrate a blend of practicality and sophistication.
You Won't Believe What This Man Built in His Back Yard...
This man has created something amazing at his home that has immediately become my dream.
10 Cool Maps That Show How Much Unpopulated Space There Is
These maps will utterly surprise you when you realize just how unevenly the world's population is spread out. Most of the world is quite free of people!
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The 1950s may not have been as idyllic as we have been made to believe.
22 Facts That Will Change What You Think You Know
From Facebook to Winston Churchill, these 22 surprising facts are very interesting.
Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations
These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.
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Explore the origins of the Sicilian Mafia, known as Cosa Nostra.
12 Beautiful Quotes that'll Make You Smile and Grin
If you want a smile, you've reached the right place...
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Sometimes, a prized treasure is hiding right under the noses of unsuspecting citizens. Some precious antiques are even being put to good use as household items.
How to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog Safely
Just as there are courtesy rules to meeting a person for the first time, there are also right and wrong ways to approach an unfamiliar dog.
Did You Know How Incredible You Were in Your Youngest Days?
Your baby self was incredible! Here are some facts to back this statement up...
Handwriting Says More About People Than You Ever Imagined
Handwriting can reveal no less than 5,000 different personality traits. Find out what can be revealed about an individual from their handwriting.
6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings
Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history
INTERACTIVE: The Musings of Philosophers Through the Ages
The great thinkers have imbued the world with greater knowledge and different perspectives. Learn about what the wisest men in history had to say.
Collection: The Greatest Moments in History
A collection of fascinating, sometimes controversial and surprising stories from the annals of history. Explore and learn about the fascinating past of humanity and some of its most outstanding figures.
This Soulful Cello Performance Will Give You Goosebumps
Sit back and enjoy this amazing cello performance
Hitler's Olympics: The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
When the Olympics became a Nazi showcase.
22 Old Photos That Really Make History Come Alive
Looking through these old black and white photos you can really learn a lot about history and the world. These 22 photos generates that mind-blowing spark and teaches you something new.
The Incredible Differences Between North and South Korea
Photographer captures remarkable difference between North and South Korea.
Unseen & Rare Photos from History You Will Love
We bet you haven’t seen these amazing historical photos before.
We’ve Got Hold of the Coolest Collection of Vintage Photos
We’ve got hold of some fascinating historical photos. Take a look.
I Can’t Get Over These Astonishing Magic Tricks!
Enjoy this magical compilation of astonishing performances by illusionist Darcy Oake.
18 Unlikely But True Facts That Will Get You Thinking
The saying truth is stranger than fiction is all too true when you read these incredible facts. #2 had me grabbing for my calculator.
What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!
Have you ever wondered how constellations got their names? These stories from Ancient Greece reveal the mythology behind 8 prominent constellations in the sky.
11 Surprising Things You Never Knew About the Titanic
We bet you didn’t know these surprising facts about the Titanic!
9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess
Hipster, Influencer and Dude - all these words sound so quintessentially modern, but you'd be surprised to learn how old they actually are.
15 Latin Phrases We Use to This Day Without Even Realizing
As an English, speaker you likely know more Latin than you ever thought you did. Just look at these 15 Latin phrases and see if you know what they mean...
12 of the Most Inexplicably Weird Things Ever Discovered
In the world, a lot of discoveries often raise more questions than they answer. Here are 12 of the most inexplicably weird things and places ever found.
According to the CIA, This Is How Disguises REALLY Work
Ever wondered how spies and intelligence agencies manage to make their disguises look so utterly convincing? Find out here.
5 Unexplained UFO Encounters That Puzzled Experts
We may not believe in UFOs, but throughout history there have been some rather strange UFO-like encounters that defy logic.
Incredible Maps: The World of Second Languages!
We all know the main languages, but these maps of second languages really surprised me!
How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
What happened, and why did it cause Islam to split into two factions?