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.

7 Accidental Finds That Made People Extremely Rich

The luck that you need in life can be waiting for you anywhere - these seven people prove that!

9 Times the Future Was Predicted With Surprising Accuracy!

These 9 historical events were predicted with extreme accuracy, and here is who managed to forecast them...

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

Take a look at some common Greek proverbs that are full of wisdom.

Did You Know These Vintage Items Might Be Worth Something?

Did you know that there are certain items in your home that might just be worth something? Take a look at these 12 vintage items that may be valuable.

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.

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.

10 Food Products You Should Never Freeze

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

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.

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...

Eccentric Rulers: 6 Bizarre Monarchs Throughout History

These eccentric monarchs throughout history have quite a story to tell...

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?

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.

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

These American Facts Are The Strangest I've Ever Heard

We all know the saying "truth is stranger than fiction", and judging from these 15 strange facts, it can certainly be applied to the USA, too!

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.

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.

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.

These Short Classics Will be Perfect for a Weekend Read

These famous classic books are so short that you will easily wrap them up in a weekend.

These Inventors Absolutely Hate Their Creations

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

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.

7 Interventions of Mother Nature That Altered History

We tend to forget how much power nature has over us. These are 7 times extreme weather conditions completely changed the course of history.

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.

7 Downsides to Being Highly Intelligent

Everyone thinks that being blessed with a very high IQ can only be positive, but there are also downsides. Here are 7 downsides to being highly intelligent.