What's Portmanteau? Surprising Etymologies of Common Words

If If you have ever said the words brunch, sitcom or spam, you have used portmanteaus. This is the fascinating origins story of many common words...

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple

Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.

These American History “Facts” Are Actually False

We’ve all believed these American history “facts” at some point.

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...

This Song By Frank Sinatra is So Beautiful

Sing through the lyrics of Frank Sinatra's Young at Heart here.

Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed

These underrated classics need your attention.

14 Positive Stories to Bring Some Cheer Amidst the Gloom

These positive news stories show that there are still things to smile about.

Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood

These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages

The Unlikely Chance Encounters That Shaped the World

One chance meeting could change history. Check out the stories of the most world altering encounters that happened completely at random.

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.

18 Moments of History that Shed Light On Different Times

These 18 photos open a world of yesteryear for us to explore and enjoy.

10 Food Products You Should Never Freeze

Take note of this list of food products that should be kept far away from the freezer.

Nostalgia: Gorgeous Photos of America in the 1950s

We hope you enjoy these beautiful captures of the 1950s in the USA.

These Pictures Smuggled out of North Korea Will Shock You

Shocking photos that reveal what life really is like in North Korea.

Using These French Phrases in English Elevates Your Speech

Even if English is the only language you speak, we’re more than convinced that you’re quite familiar with a bunch of French words...

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!

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...

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

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

These History Facts Sound Unlikely But They’re Accurate!

From a happy story of a lucky kitty to one of an utterly tragic shipwreck, all 6 of these mind-blowing facts are difficult to believe but accurate!

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.

20 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Completely Made Up

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

10 Surprising Facts About the Food in Your Kitchen

Did you know that ordinary foods like carrots, jelly beans, sandwiches, and broccoli have a fascinating story to tell?

6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings

Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history

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.

20 Compliments to Show Your Friends You Appreciate Them

Our friends deserve to be appreciated from time to time. These compliments will surely make them smile.