10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages

Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

12 Love Stories of Couples that Grew Better with Age

12 couples share their stories of growing old together, alongside a dose of worldly wisdom.

10 of the OLDEST Perfumes in the World

Here's a list of 10 perfumes on the scale from vintage to antique you can still buy today WITHOUT breaking the bank!

It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew

Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.

These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!

Check out these 15 weird sights from the past, which you certainly won't see nowadays!

Eccentric Rulers: 6 Bizarre Monarchs Throughout History

These eccentric monarchs throughout history have quite a story to tell...

These Optical Illusions Will Leave Your Brain Befuddled

The optical illusions you're about to see are all completely static. In spite of that, they all appear to be moving. Can you figure out what's going on?

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

This Family Moved to the Arctic Circle to Live in a Dome

This Norwegian family is incredibly bold - its members chose to move to the Arctic Circle to live there permanently. Their home is also sustainable. Take a look

How Good Are Your Reflexes? Try These Exercises with Kids

Here are 5 great and fun activities to test your reflexes.

The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs

The Story Behind Ormond Gigli’s Photo: “Girls in the Windows”

Don’t Fall For These Popular Food Safety Myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about food safety. Here are some common ones you shouldn’t believe.

Creative Shopping Ideas You’ll Wish Were Everywhere

These stores are setting new standards for what shopping should feel like.

6 World Famous Figures Who Kept Their Identity a Secret

Being famous doesn't have to mean everyone knows everything about you - these 6 enigmatic figures are world-famous yet no one truly knows who they are.

Let’s Learn About 7 of the Longest Words!

Did you know that the longest word to appear in literature clocks at a staggering 183 letters? Find out about more such longest words.

8 Facts You Learned at School that Are No Longer True!

The passage of time leads things that were once accepted as facts to actually be proven as incorrect. Here are 8 supposed facts that aren’t really true.

10 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About Christmas

With Christmas just a few days away, get to know these fun and interesting facts about the festival to get into the holiday spirit.

You’d Be Surprised at How Valuable These Old Items Are!

These 9 ordinary old items that could be extremely valuable today. Some of them may be collecting dust in your home right now...

In the 1800s, They Thought We'd Be Living Like This Today?

The European artists who created the postcards below were asked to predict what life would be like in 2000.

25 Incredible Facts About the Famous Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan struck fear into the hearts of his subjects during his reign, but there's a lot more to the man than meets the eye. Here are 25 intriguing facts.

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...

Do you consider yourself to be a proud American who knows all there is to know about the good ol’ U.S. of A.? We bet you didn't know these facts!

20 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Completely Made Up

You won't believe how crazy these crazy facts are.

Ancient Legends: 13 Terrifying Folklore Creatures

These fearsome folkloric beings have been keeping people awake for generations.

20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process

If you find it hard to make a decision, these cognitive stumbling blocks could be what's affecting your behavior.

These Fun Charts and Guides Teach You Tons of Cool Stuff

These charts and guides will come in handy. Save them!