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

Keep a Conversation Flowing With These Historical Facts

If a conversation you're having starts to stall, just throw out some of these amazing historical facts and you’ll be talking long into the night!

15 Common Words You Are Pronouncing WRONG

Here is a list of some of the most common English words that are generally mispronounced by a majority of us.

12 Unusual Ancient Currencies You Probably Never Hear Of!

With no credit cards and cash around, what did the people of the past use to buy things? It turns out that the list of objects used as ancient currencies is quite surprising!

7 Odd Moments in History That Sound Too Surreal Today

Learn about some truly unusual and bizarre events from history that would have probably broken the Internet if they happened today.

These Inventors Absolutely Hate Their Creations

These 7 inventions became world famous and even world changing... yet their inventors deeply regret them.

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.

A Few Things We Bet You Never Knew About the USA!

The USA is an enormous and diverse place, but when you look at it from a numerical point of view, things get even more curious. Take a look.

Phrases We Use Without Realizing It’s a Shakespeare Quote

William Shakespeare had a huge impact on modern English, so much so that most of us are quoting the great bard every day without even realizing it!

13 of Napoleon Bonaparte's Most Famous Quotes

In this post, you'll find 13 of the French Emperor's most famous quotes, as well as more biographical information about the famous conqueror as you scroll down.

History's 8 Overlooked Men You Should Know About

The stories of these unsung men from history deserve to be told.

The Truth Behind These Animal Myths Will Shock You

Here are a list of facts about animals we thought to be true.

These Things Will All Happen in the Next 24 Hours

The world is incredibly busy, and doesn't stop moving for anyone. Millions of things happen every second but these 19 things will happen over the next 24 hours.

These Practical Charts Will Make You More Knowledgeable

These charts, maps, and tables cover all kinds of topics - from health and geography to home design and cleaning tips. It’s a goldmine of practical knowledge!

I Just Wanted to Let You Know: I'm Thinking of You

Are you thinking of someone right now? If so, send them a greeting card to let them know.

The Fascinating Ways Our Fruits and Veggies Are Grown...

Here are some of the amazing the ways that fruits and veggies grow that may be new to you!

A Nostalgic Look Back at Prices in the Past (14 Pics)

Travel back to the time when things cost just a few cents.

Here Are 14 Things We Bet You Never Knew About Chocolate!

How much do we really know about chocolate? Here are 14 things we bet you didn’t know about chocolate!

10 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew Were True

This article is a collection of 10 surprising and little-known ancient history facts, some serious, some mysterious, and some just plain odd.

WW2 Changed These Places Greatly. How Do They Look Now?

Incredible! This is how the war has changed these places.

The Secrets behind Houdini's Greatest Tricks!

Have you ever wondered how Harry Houdini carried out his stunning feats? Well, if you have, wonder no more! All is revealed here!

We’ve Got Hold of the Coolest Collection of Vintage Photos

We’ve got hold of some fascinating historical photos. Take a look.

The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII

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

How Good Are Your Reflexes? Try These Exercises with Kids

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

Wow! These People Had Someone Looking Over Them!

These lucky people had some guardian angel looking over them that day!

16 Helpful Charts and Guides Worth Saving

We’ll never get enough of useful charts, maps, and guides like these!

Was This the WORST Year in Human History?

We thought 2020 was probably the worst year in human history. But wait till you read about the chaos that ensued in 536 AD.

A House Locked Away for a Century. What Was Found Inside?

Sealed for a century, this house was just reopened, and with it a window to another place and time.

The Great Mothers of History: 12 Famous Mothers!

History is laden with truly heroic moms, but we've gone to the trouble of picking 12 of the most heroic of all for you. Here are 12 of the best moms in history.

These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!

In this article, we’ll tell you about the truly fascinating origins of 11 time-honored cocktails!