11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

Have you ever heard of contronyms? Here’s a hint - these are words that contradict themselves.

20 Safety Fails That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat

You'd be surprised to see how often people just throw safety regulations to the wind with these 20 heart-stopping images

Ancient Legends: 13 Terrifying Folklore Creatures

These fearsome folkloric beings have been keeping people awake for generations.

20 Nostalgic Images of Circulating Libraries

Way before Amazon, the visit of the bookmobile was one of the most exciting moments. These 20 nostalgic images capture the circulating libraries of the past.

7 Facts About Ancient Humans That May Surprise You

Our ancient forefathers displayed many moments of courage and even ingenuity. Here are 7 fascinating and surprising facts about prehistoric humans.

The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars

Here’s a look at some of the most memorable films that missed out on Best Picture at the Oscars.

Collection: The Greatest Moments in History

A collection of fascinating, sometimes controversial and surprising stories from the annals of history. Explore and learn about the fascinating past of humanity and some of its most outstanding figures.

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.

These Photos Will Give You Some Eye Opening Perspective

It’s hard to wrap your mind around something until you take a step back and take a look at the bigger picture. These fascinating comparison images might help.

14 Famous Disappearances That Still Baffle Investigators

These fanous disappearances haunt our collective imagination.

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?

This Dog Saved Her Owner From Certain Death!

This dog proved her love for her owner in an amazing way: she used her incredible sixth sense to help save the woman's life.

9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know

Venture beyond the usual facts about the pyramids and Tutankhamen and learn 9 equally fascinating facts and misconceptions about Ancient Egypt

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.

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...

These 15 Interesting Facts Really Surprised Me!

Our world is full of surprises, amazing stories, funny coincidences and events you've never heard of - so we've collected 16 of them to share with you ...

These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.

Inspire Friends and Loved Ones With These Great Greetings

Show your friends that you're thinking of them today with an inspiring greeting!

These 10 Facts Prove Amelia Earhart Was Extraordinary

To cleberate the legacy of the pioneer aviator, we gathered 10 fats on the life of Amelia Earhart you must know.

17 Terrific Charts to Expand Your General Knowledge

We have a treat for all lifelong learners. It’s a list of 17 charts that will enrich your knowledge in geography, nutrition, linguistics & anything in-between!

These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone

We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!

This Could’ve Been the Worst Nuclear Catastrophe in the US

In 1961, the US avoided a major nuclear disaster thanks to sheer luck...

9 Unusual Facts You Probably Didn't Know About July 4

There’s still so much you don’t know about America’s Independence Day.

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.