Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?

We kind of take surnames for granted, as they are just passed down to us. But every name has an origin and meaning, and some might surprise you.

Famous Moments in History that Never Happened

Chances are you've accepted these nine occurrences as historical fact. But, they are actually, completely false.

20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!

These words are often mistaken for synonyms, but in reality they are nothing of the sort, because they refer to different things. Learn about 20 of them.,

5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain

It turns out that knowing more than one language has a variety of positive effects on our brain

15 Illuminating Quotes to Remember When You Overthink

The next time you feel like you are slipping into an overthinking spree, remember these illuminating quotes.

5 Strange Lesser Known Stories About the British Monarchy

Some of these lesser-known rumors about the British Royal Family are funny, some are mysterious, and some are just plain odd...

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.

Was There Ever a Real Uncle Sam?

Did you know the same man drew both Unce Sam and Santa Claus as we know them today?

10 Mysteries that have Shocked Human History

10 incredible mysteries we know very little about.

14 Charming Photos of Schools from Back in the 1950s

Peek inside 1950s classrooms with these charming photos.

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

10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.

These Enormous Collections are Too Weird For Words!

These people take their life-long hobby of collecting to a completely new level! Have you ever seen anything quite like them?

10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular

Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.

From Beans to Bar: How Chocolate is Made from Scratch...

Ever wondered how chocolate was made from beans to bar? Well, this collection of photographs will reveal all.

You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old

These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...

10 Food Products You Should Never Freeze

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

Did You Know These Interesting Facts About Colors?

A short article explaining why and how specific colors were chosen for everyday objects like cabs and police uniforms.

The Encyclopedia Won’t Tell You These Unique Facts

Here are 12 unique and curious facts about the world that will definitely surprise you.

Let’s Learn About 7 of the Longest Words!

Did you know that the longest word to appear in literature clocks at a staggering 183 letters? Find out about more such longest words.

INTERACTIVE: Click on the Old Photos to Bring Them Alive

Although we imagine the world prior the 1950s in terms of black and white, new colorization techniques have changed everything. Enjoy this interactive post.

12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering

Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western world.

22 ODD Facts You Didn’t Know—and Still Might Not Believe

This collection digs up the most peculiar truths that slipped through the cracks of common knowledge.

These Fun Charts and Guides Teach You Tons of Cool Stuff

These charts and guides will come in handy. Save them!

You’re Wrong About These 10 Historical “Facts”

We list 10 common beliefs about famous historical figures and places that were all wildly misconstrued - from Julius Caesar’s birth to the black ninja uniform.

The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family

For more than three hundred years, the Romanov family had absolute power over Russia, this is their fascinating story.