The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating

You use these popular sports words all the time. But do you know where they come from?

18 Amazing Facts About Very Well-Known Brands

There are some really interesting and amazing facts about some of the world's most well-known brands, and you're about to learn 18 of them right now!

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!

Wow! These People Had Someone Looking Over Them!

These lucky people had some guardian angel looking over them that day!

24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons

Here is a look at ten great classic books that have some deep underlying moral lessons for all of us.

Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place

Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!

11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

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

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.

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!

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.

Using These French Phrases in English Elevates Your Speech

Even if English is the only language you speak, we’re more than convinced that you’re quite familiar with a bunch of French words...

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

8 Historical Misunderstandings of the First Christmas

Some of the details that you have heard about the first Christmas are completely wrong. Here are 8 things that we bet you didn't know about the first Christmas.

10 of the Weirdest Things Discovered at Airport Security

Here is a collection of ten of the weirdest things that airport security officers have found when on the job.

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.

What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!

Have you ever wondered how constellations got their names? These stories from Ancient Greece reveal the mythology behind 8 prominent constellations in the sky.

The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Occur

When masses of people share false memory that didn't actually occur, it's called the Mandela Effect. Learn more about this heavily debated topic.

These Crazy Pawn Shop Stories Will Have You in Stitches

Check out these weird and hilarious stories that pawn shop workers have encountered over the years.

These Inventors Absolutely Hate Their Creations

These 7 inventions became world famous and even world changing... yet their inventors deeply regret them.

These Photos Reveal the Clothes of 100 Years Past...

Millions of people in the US can trace their ancestry back to Ellis Island immigrants. Here are some portraits of some early 20th century arrivals.

Impress Your Friends With These Quirky Latin Phrases

Make yourself look wiser and more romantic by using these ten Latin phrases on a daily basis.

22 Words Uttered By Writers In Their Final Moments

The world's most famous writers had a way with words right up until the point of their deaths, as these 22 images are about to show you.

The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs

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

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.

18 Redundant Phrases That We All Keep Using Unknowingly

Here are 18 redundant phrases you might be using without realizing it.

Expand Your Knowledge with These Intriguing Facts

They say those who keep learning stay young. So if you're a keen learner, check out these fascinating facts about history, nature, and a variety of other topics!