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

Learn the Secrets of the World's Most Persuasive Speakers

Persuasion is undoubtedly an art form, but how do you become recognized around the world for it? Learn 11 secrets of the most persuasive speakers alive.

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...

Do You Know About the Mysteries of These Famous Icons?

What do you know about these intriguing works of art? Discover their mysteries here.

You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old

These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...

These Enormous Collections are Too Weird For Words!

These people take their life-long hobby of collecting to a completely new level! Have you ever seen anything quite like them?

13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad

These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!

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.

The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved

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

5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain

It turns out that knowing more than one language has a variety of positive effects on our brain

Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color

Old historical photos have been through expert recoloring and retouching in order to bring the past back to the present!

Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives

Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.

The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs

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

12 Unusual Ancient Currencies You Probably Never Hear Of!

With no credit cards and cash around, what did the people of the past use to buy things? It turns out that the list of objects used as ancient currencies is quite surprising!

11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

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

Do You Know The Origins of These Common Phrases?

There are many phrases that we use in English that we never give a second thought to. Here are 9 common phrases with rather sinister origins.

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.

Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom Has Echoed Throughout the Ages

In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin left many a thought to ponder. Here are 15 of his most famous quotes.

The Unlikely Chance Encounters That Shaped the World

One chance meeting could change history. Check out the stories of the most world altering encounters that happened completely at random.

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.

14 Charming Photos of Schools from Back in the 1950s

Peek inside 1950s classrooms with these charming photos.

51 of the Tastiest Cheeses From All Over the World!

In this article you’ll find 51 of the tastiest cheeses from around the world. Some you have probably heard of, while others will be totally new to you!

These Photos Prove: Time & Angle Make All the Difference!

These fascinating comparison photos highlight what a huge difference time angle can make!

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?

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.