8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy

It always feels eerie when the future is predicted correctly and it turns out literature is full of such accurate forecasts. These 8 novels were particularly spot on.

17 Terrific Charts to Expand Your General Knowledge

We have a treat for all lifelong learners. It’s a list of 17 charts that will enrich your knowledge in geography, nutrition, linguistics & anything in-between!

We Bet You Never Knew the Origins of These Common Idioms!

We bet you use the following 8 common idioms all the time, but have you ever stopped to take the time to think about where they came from?

Baby Names That are BANNED Around the World

These 14 names, some bizarre and some fairly ordinary, have been rejected or even outright banned in countries around the world for different reasons.

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 6 People Have an IQ Higher Than Einstein!

Einstein's name has long been used as a synonym for genius, but history is full of other tremendously intelligent people. Here are 6 noteworthy examples!

Rare Interesting Historical Photos That are Must-See

You won’t find these rare photos in your history books.

How We Came to Play: The Origins of Playground Games

The fun games we played in our childhood had some interesting origins.

20 Safety Fails That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat

You'd be surprised to see how often people just throw safety regulations to the wind with these 20 heart-stopping images

18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!

These glorious photos show history in full color.

9 Times the Future Was Predicted With Surprising Accuracy!

These 9 historical events were predicted with extreme accuracy, and here is who managed to forecast them...

This Lost WWII Postcard is a Moving Glimpse Into History

Bill Caldwell's family was astonished to receive a postcard from him - sent in 1943!

With Epitaphs Like These, How Can They Ever Be Forgotten?

Check out this collection of 15 different epitaphs, ranging from emotional ones to highly humorous ones.

How to Lend a Hand During Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis

Thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes because of the devastating LA wildfires. Here’s how to help victims.

You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It

We’re willing to bet that you know more foreign words than you think, even if English is the only language you speak. Here’s why...

15 Candid Snapshots of the Past That Feel Surreal Now

Let's take a look at some fascinating vintage photos that give us a fascinating glimpse of what life used to be in the past.

17 Fascinating Facts That You Probably Didn't Know

17 tidbits of information that you probably didn't know and will probably surprise you.

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.

The Most Insightful Quotes From the Mind of Albert Einstein

Allow me to share some of the insightful quotes that came out of Albert Einstein's head

10 Things You Didn't Know Were Invented By Native Americans

Learn about some super useful inventions that the Native Americans contributed to the world.

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!

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.

Baby Boomers, Do You Remember These Vintage Products?

If you are member of the baby boomer generation, you may just remember these nostalgic products from your childhood.

Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds

These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.

19 Funny Old English Phrases We Should Really Bring Back!

It's high time that these words make a comeback.

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...