The Past Was a Surprising and Truly Strange Time...

Here are some truly weird things that people used to do in the past from days gone by.

1925: World Events That Made the News a Century Ago

Let's jump back in time and revisit the major events that captured the world's attention exactly a hundred years ago.

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!

10 Words that Mean the Opposite of What They Used to Mean

These meaning of words we know today used to have an opposite meaning when they were first used.

10 Common Phrases You’re Probably Saying Wrong

You’ve misused these sayings for years!

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.

6 Treasures Owners Unwittingly Used As Household Goods

Sometimes, a prized treasure is hiding right under the noses of unsuspecting citizens. Some precious antiques are even being put to good use as household items.

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?

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!)

These Mysterious Cases of Exorcism Are Infamous...

History is full of demon possession and ecorcism stories, which will make your spine crawl. Here are three such mysterious cases.

How Much Influence Do Secret Societies Have? Find Out Here

Learn all about six of the most famous secret societies that seem to have quite a degree of influence even today.

Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color

Old historical photos have been through expert recoloring and retouching in order to bring the past back to the present!

A Glimpse Through Time: 17 Photos That Bring History Alive

Here are some of the most interesting photos from history.

8 Hilarious Malapropisms by Famous Figures

Everyone, from politicians to celebrities, had a language slip-up at least once...

This Will Change Your Perspective On Anger

Anger is an often misunderstood emotion. These facts about anger will change your views on this common emotion.

7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget

These true historical facts prove reality can be more creepy and disturbing than any ghost story.

20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process

If you find it hard to make a decision, these cognitive stumbling blocks could be what's affecting your behavior.

How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?

We bet that you didn't learn these history facts at school.

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.

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?

14 Odd Inventions You Won’t Believe Were Once in Use

You might be surprised by what our ancestors considered essential gadgets.

Things Have Changed So Much in the Last 110 Years

Cast your thoughts back to 1915, 100 years ago. You'll be amazed, when you contemplate the breathtaking changes that have taken place. Here 19 such changes.

You’ve Probably Been Mistaking These Foods for Each Other

In this article, we will look at a few food pairs that have commonly confused all of us.and help you tell the difference between them.

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.