In the 1800s, They Thought We'd Be Living Like This Today?

The European artists who created the postcards below were asked to predict what life would be like in 2000.

These Wonderful Shots Are From Many Special Times Gone By

Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing, and these beautiful black and white images reinforce that notion. Jump back into the past with these shots.

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.

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.

6 Facts You May Have Not Known About King Charles

Did you ever know Prince Charles also dabbles in art? And what about his musical skills? Let's get those royal facts.

21 Incredible Items Unearthed by Metal Detectors

Metal detecting is a surprisingly popular hobby. Here are some of the coolest and most valuable items found by amateur metal detector hobbyists.

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 Optical Illusions Will Leave Your Brain Befuddled

The optical illusions you're about to see are all completely static. In spite of that, they all appear to be moving. Can you figure out what's going on?

10 Unspoiled Fossils of Animals & Other Items Explained

Every year, new amazing fossils are uncovered, and in this article, we explain some impressive recent finds.

8 Facts You Learned at School that Are No Longer True!

The passage of time leads things that were once accepted as facts to actually be proven as incorrect. Here are 8 supposed facts that aren’t really true.

13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely

English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?

The Amber Room Is The World’s Greatest Lost Treasure

The whereabouts of the Amber Room is one of the biggest mysteries haunting the world since the end of World War II...

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.

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.

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.

How About Learning Some Fun SLANG From Colonial Times?

Here are 14 fascinating words from Colonial times that sadly didn’t survive until the present days, but we certainly think they’re worth bringing back!

The World Never Ceases to Amaze Us with Its Unusual Sights

This photo collection will take you on a tour through some of the most unbelievable sights around the world - something we all could enjoy these days!

Magicians Beware! We're Exposing Your Greatest Tricks!

When watching a good magician in action, many great tricks seem to completely defy logic, but here we expose 8 of the most common ones!

Boost Your Knowledge & Confidence with These Facts

These 20 facts will help boost your knowledge.

The Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day

Past epidemics have turned into a hot topic recently, but there is one disease that seems to be forgotten. What is the sweating sickness and how did it originate?

The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs

The Story Behind Ormond Gigli’s Photo: “Girls in the Windows”

When Inventors Met a Tragic End from Their Own Creations

While many inventors reaped the rewards of their work, a few unfortunate others paid the ultimate price.

15 Intriguing Facts About the World Around Us

A whole lifetime wouldn't be enough to learn all there is to know about the world. Here are 15 fascinating facts you probably didn't know.

The 10 Cult Movies Every Film Enthusiast Should Watch

These cult classics will change how you view cinema.

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.

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.