15 Intriguing Facts About the World Around Us

A whole lifetime wouldn't be enough to learn all there is to know about the world. Here are 15 fascinating facts you probably didn't know.

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.

INTERACTIVE: Click on the Old Photos to Bring Them Alive

Although we imagine the world prior the 1950s in terms of black and white, new colorization techniques have changed everything. Enjoy this interactive post.

These Useful Charts Are Handy In Various Life Situations!

With infographics and charts, you can learn and remember new information in such an easy and fun way!

How Good Are Your Reflexes? Try These Exercises with Kids

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

4 Of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time

Despite investigators' best efforts, these strange mysteries have remained unsolved...

10 of the Weirdest Things Discovered at Airport Security

Here is a collection of ten of the weirdest things that airport security officers have found when on the job.

The 10 Cult Movies Every Film Enthusiast Should Watch

These cult classics will change how you view cinema.

How About Learning Some Fun SLANG From Colonial Times?

Here are 14 fascinating words from Colonial times that sadly didn’t survive until the present days, but we certainly think they’re worth bringing back!

Find Inspiration in These Amazing Japanese Sayings

These beautiful Japanese proverbs offer invaluable lessons on love, life, and wisdom.

These Women Were the First EVER Supermodels in History

Modeling looks like an obvious career path to us now, but it wasn't always so. Who were the first-ever supermodels who paved the way for stars like Cindy Crawford?

10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways

This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.

20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!

These words are often mistaken for synonyms, but in reality they are nothing of the sort, because they refer to different things. Learn about 20 of them.,

The Streets of Rome: 15 Illustrations of Daily Life

Here are 15 artistic depictions that offer a glimpse into what life was like in ancient Rome.

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

11 English Words You Didn't Know Were Actually Spanish!

Learn about the Spanish etymology of 11 words in American English (and a bonus at the end!)

18 Amazing Facts About Very Well-Known Brands

There are some really interesting and amazing facts about some of the world's most well-known brands, and you're about to learn 18 of them right now!

Was There Ever a Real Uncle Sam?

Did you know the same man drew both Unce Sam and Santa Claus as we know them today?

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.

The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII

Not many know about these incredibly dangerous secret operations that defined the Second World War.

10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World

Crowns have long been seen as a strong symbol of power and wealth. Here are some of the world's most recognized crowns and tiaras.

Inspire Friends and Loved Ones With These Great Greetings

Show your friends that you're thinking of them today with an inspiring greeting!