The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit

Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor

15 Movie Facts That Will Make You Want to Watch Again...

hese facts can change the way you look at iconic moments, reveal unexpected connections, or show just how inventive filmmakers had to be.

If You Have Old Toys Laying Around, You Might Be Rich

If you've got any of these toys from the 1980s laying around, then you might just be sitting on a goldmine!

The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved

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

19 Funny Old English Phrases We Should Really Bring Back!

It's high time that these words make a comeback.

How Much Influence Do Secret Societies Have? Find Out Here

Learn all about six of the most famous secret societies that seem to have quite a degree of influence even today.

20 Stunning Photos That'll Bring Happiness to Your Day

without saying anything, here are 20 photos that say a thousand words.

Was There Ever a Real Uncle Sam?

Did you know the same man drew both Unce Sam and Santa Claus as we know them today?

Eccentric Rulers: 6 Bizarre Monarchs Throughout History

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

You Don't See a Lot of Vintage Portraits Like These...

In this post we will give you a swift glimpse of the portrait collection of one of the leading photographers of 19th-century Washington.

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.

These Benches Tell a Story: Witty & Heartfelt Tributes

These bench plaques will warm your heart instantly.

12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives

The true stories behind 12 popular misleading misnomers are explained here.

WW2 Changed These Places Greatly. How Do They Look Now?

Incredible! This is how the war has changed these places.

20 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Completely Made Up

You won't believe how crazy these crazy facts are.

7 Conspiracy Stories that Turned Out to be True

These stories are shocking... and they turned out to be true!

You’re Wrong About These 10 Historical “Facts”

We list 10 common beliefs about famous historical figures and places that were all wildly misconstrued - from Julius Caesar’s birth to the black ninja uniform.

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!

Turns Out There’s a Chart for Literally Every Little Thing

Learn something useful and fun with these helpful charts!

East India: The Story of the Richest Company in History

How did the East Indian Company gain and consolidate its power and profit? All is revealed 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.

23 Strange But Fascinating Facts You’ll Want to Know

Here are 23 extraordinary facts that will expand your understanding of the world we live in.

Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?

When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.