Did You Know That The Height of Mt. Everest Is Changing?
What is the precise height of Mount Everest? The answer depends on who and when you ask...
Fascinating Maps We Never Saw in Our School Books
Here are some cool and interesting maps that show some unique facets of the world you never new before.
Crying Is the Most Human Thing You Can Do, Here’s Why
Did you know that humans are the only animal in the world that produces tears due to emotion? Here are some fascinating facts about tears and crying.
Zero Euro Banknotes - Why Do They Exist?
Did you know that the European Union prints zero euro banknotes? Well, it's true, and the reason why they do so is rather heartwarming...
How Singapore Became One Of the World’s Richest Countries
Singapore is one of the richest and most expensive countries to live in. How did this island city-state accumulate this wealth, despite its humble beginnings?
What Makes Silk SO Expensive?
Just one yard of silk can cost as much as 100 US dollars, which is many times the cost of silk-like polyester fabrics. But what makes this fabric so pricy?
The 100 Most Fascinating Facts We Learned in 2020!
There were many interesting things about 2020 that you might not even be aware of. Here is a look at a few of them.
13 World Famous Projects That Are Actually Unfinished!
Did you know that George Washington's portrait on the 100 Dollar Bill was actually an unfinished painting? Learn about 13 famous unfinished projects here
Are Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same Vegetable?
Sweet potatoes are also commonly called yams, so many people assume that the two are the same vegetable... but is it really true or are they different?
Why Are Persian Rugs SO Wildly Expensive?
Persian rugs are a symbol of wealth, and just one of these rugs can cost you thousands of dollars! But why are these carpets considered so outstanding?
Saffron - the Most Expensive Spice on Earth
Most of us can't even get our hands of this rare and expensive spice - saffron. But why is it so exclusive and pricey to begin with? Find out here
Here’s Why Italians NEVER Drink Cappucino in the Evenings
Why do Italians only drink cappucino in the morning, opting for milk-free caffeinated drinks in the afternoon hours?
Floating Hotel on the Brink of Demolition in North Korea
This strange floating hotel was supposed to be the perfect luxury summer destination, but it came to be a real disaster.
Ever Wonder How Movie Sound Effects Were Made?
Remember the scene from ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ where coconuts were used to recreate horse sounds? The iconic comedy wasn’t too far off...
China Banned Building Any New Skyscrapers, Here’s Why
China has recently banned building any new skyscrapers in the country, but why?
7 of the Most Calming Famous Artworks in the World
These paintings have a calming effect on people, and the explanation of the human psychology underlying this phenomenon is insanely interesting!
How People Drink Tea in 7 Countries Around the World
People in all seven of the countries featured in this fascinating tea documentary are very particular about the way they take their tea...
History’s First Author Is Largely Unknown, Who WAS She?
Meet the First Author in History - Enheduanna, an ancient Sumerian high priestess with a tragic and heroic life story...
The Strange Unexpected Reasons Why Seniors Wake Up Earlier
It's NOT a myth, seniors often do get up much earlier in the morning than younger people, and this video explains why this might be happening...
Japan to Welcome the 2020 Olympics in a Magnificent Way
This is how Japan is preparing to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Get a sneak peak of the venues and innovations made in Tokyo in this video
The Asteroid That Changed the Face of the Earth Forever
Recently found evidence allows scientists to retract in detail what happened on the day the asteroid hit the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs
You Won’t Believe These Weird New Aircraft Actually Exist
Aircraft engineers are surprising us with some astonishing new designs, starting with a rocket jetpack to a zero-emission four-passenger drone
This Is Why Skyscrapers Are So Rare in European Cities
High rise buildings are not very common in Europe, and history has everything to do with it...
Wow! This Robot Acrobat Is More Mobile Than ANY Human
Atlas is the newest project of the Boston Dynamics team of robot creators famous for their quirky, but equally astonishing creations...
4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
Here are 4 incredibly interesting facts about English in the context of other languages