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?

Panama Canal: Engineering Miracle with a Shocking History

You may not know it but the Panama Canal is one of the 20th century's greatest achievements. When you read its incredible history you will understand why.

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!

The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved

Look at these gorgeous pictures to see how stars used to be...

8 Mysterious Objects Found By Deep Sea Divers

The oceans are vast and mysterious, and they hide many strange and curious lost objects. Here are 8 such items, unearthed by deep-sea divers.

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.

10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways

This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.

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.

Honey vs. Maple Syrup – Which Sweetener Should I Use?

There are plenty of key differences between honey and maple syrup than you probably realized.

How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago

These images of old New York, supplied by the Library of Congress, give us an idea of what life was like in the early 1900s in this city.

This Fascinating Tree Shows How Languages Are Connected

Most of the languages that we speak today can be placed into a couple of groups by their origin. Find out more here.

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.

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

16 Delightful Hidden Details Found in Everyday Objects

Sometimes, when taking a closer look, seemingly-ordinary objects may reveal cool little hidden details, as these photos prove.

These Facts Are Some of the Most Interesting You'll Read

Have a read through these intriguing worldly facts.

These Huge Hairdos Will Make You Glad It's Not the 1960s!

People have always been extremely dedicated to their appearance, and nothing exemplifies this better than 1960s hairstyles. Take a look at this huge hairdos!

How Many of These Facts About Common Items Do You Know?

Do you know about these facts for common products?

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.

Creative Shopping Ideas You’ll Wish Were Everywhere

These stores are setting new standards for what shopping should feel like.

The 20 Most Impressive and Random Collections People Keep

We have all heard of a stamp or comic book collection, but we bet you have never seen collections like these before.

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.,

Get Lost in These 15 Surreal Optical Illusions!

After looking at these weird optical illusions you might never trust your eyes again.

Wow! This Courageous Man Survived at Sea for 438 Days!

Salvador Alvarenga was lost at sea for 438 days. This is the story of his survival.

10 Historical Facts That Are Really Hard to Believe

Here, we share 10 fascinating and unbelievable history facts and stories like the time when forks were sacrilegious and pineapples had a higher price than gold

These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!

In this article, we’ll tell you about the truly fascinating origins of 11 time-honored cocktails!

Inspire Friends and Loved Ones With These Great Greetings

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

12 Bizarre Events You Won’t Believe Actually Happened

Check out these 12 unbelievable facts that will leave you amazed.