This is the Cheekiest Dictionary
If you think dictionaries were dry and pedantic, you'd be right. That is, they were, until these cheeky definitions came along.
The Most Honest (and Funniest) Dictionary Ever
If you think dictionaries were dry and pedantic, you'd be right. That is, they were, until these cheeky definitions came along.
20 Clever Words for Clever People To Laugh Over...
Have you heard of these words? No?? How come?
10 Old-Fashioned Pet Names to Try On Your Sweetheart
Every era had its own words for ‘darling’ and ‘sweetheart’. Check out this list of very unusual and surprising historical pet names
English Is So Weird It Deserves Its Own Comedy Show
If you thought English is a clear-cut and tidy language, you better read this.
Funny Translation Moments From Around the World
These examples of translated English didn't quite turn out as intended, with hilarious results!
24 Amazing Antarctica Facts to Thrill Your Friends With
Antarctica is the place that people know least about. But after you read this, you'll be able to amaze them with some stunning facts.
6 World Famous Figures Who Kept Their Identity a Secret
Being famous doesn't have to mean everyone knows everything about you - these 6 enigmatic figures are world-famous yet no one truly knows who they are.
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Rare History: Watch as Helen Keller "Speaks"!
Long before Steven Hawking astounded us with his resolve in the face of adversity, there was a woman who was shocked the world with her ability to have a life, gain a degree and even become an author, political activist, and lecturer.
10 Mysteries that have Shocked Human History
10 incredible mysteries we know very little about.
I Love Seeing People Completely Change Their Body
I love seeing the physical manifestation of people's true will to better themselves.
What a Mesmerizingly Beautiful Blooming Flowers Timelapse!
It took one photographer 9 months to record the images for this mesmerizing timelapse film. Watch flowers bloom like never before.
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?
Welcome the Summer Season with These Beautiful Quotes
Welcome the balmy summer season with these beautiful warm-weather quotes.
Magicians Beware! We're Exposing Your Greatest Tricks!
When watching a good magician in action, many great tricks seem to completely defy logic, but here we expose 8 of the most common ones!
This Family Moved to the Arctic Circle to Live in a Dome
This Norwegian family is incredibly bold - its members chose to move to the Arctic Circle to live there permanently. Their home is also sustainable. Take a look
Although People Think These Are US Creations, They're Not
There are certain foods, things and inventions that are just synonymous with America, but they were actually invented elsewhere. Here are 15 of them.
10 Common Phrases You’re Probably Saying Wrong
You’ve misused these sayings for years!
Discover How This Board Game Saved Thousands During WWII
Find out how a simple board game helped around 20,000 British prisoners escape from German camps during World War II.
13 Old-School Home Items That Defined Life Before 1980
Take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of these vintage home items.
Ancient Love Stories: The Most Iconic Historical Romances
The pages of history are crammed with some remarkable stories about love. Let's explore some of the greatest ones ever told.
26 Vintage Celebrity Photos Filled with Undeniable Charm
Let's take a look at 26 vintage photos filled with undeniable charm.
Facts from History You’ve Likely Never Heard Before
If you’re someone who loves uncovering the lesser-known corners of the past, you’ll find something special here.
These Foods Are Considered Bad Luck on New Year’s!
It's considered extremely unlucky to eat these foods before the New Year.
10 Times You’ve Quoted Shakespeare Without Realizing It...
William Shakespeare had a huge impact on modern English, so much so that most of us are quoting the great bard every day without even realizing it!
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What Was 1900 Like? See it All Here in Color!
Carefully restored and colorized, these scenes blend history with a fresh perspective.
Work Safety? Never Heard of It!
The people involved in these construction fails and work safety violations have never heard of the phrase “Safety First!”
12 Terrific Charts That Explain Things Visually
These terrific visual guides will teach you all sorts of things, from how to use the right type of knife, to preparing a delicious cup of green tea at home.
8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
It always feels eerie when the future is predicted correctly and it turns out literature is full of such accurate forecasts. These 8 novels were particularly spot on.
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This Hilarious Song Perfectly Sums Up My "Efficient" Memory
This hilarious song perfectly sums up or senior moments.
I Wish They Taught Me These Math Tips at School
Bad at math? Learn how to use these quick and easy methods.
21 Tips to Make Your Golden Years the Time of Your Life
Many seniors will offer a different piece of advice on life. This collection of tips will allow you to live the most wondrous golden years imaginable.
LET IT ROT: Why Young Chinese are Simply Giving Up
What is the bai lan movement, why are Chinese youth drawn to it and what does it mean for China.
With Epitaphs Like These, How Can They Ever Be Forgotten?
Check out this collection of 15 different epitaphs, ranging from emotional ones to highly humorous ones.
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.
The True Scale of These Things Will Really Surprise You!
Did you know that there are actually a lot of things in our world that are far bigger in reality than most people would expect. Here of 20 of them.
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John Williams Conducts the Theme Song from “Jurassic Park”
Watch legendary composer enthrall the audience as he conducts the famous theme music from “Jurassic Park”.
The Mongol Empire: Rise, Expansion, and Legacy
What follows is a narrative overview of the Mongol Empire – from its tribal origins and unification under Genghis Khan, to its gradual decline and lasting impact on world history.
12 Beautiful Facts About the Charming Act of Kissing
Such interesting facts about the act of kissing...
8 Bizarre Customs From Not-So-Long Ago
Here are 8 practices that used to be viewed as normal in the past, but today they seem bizarre, dangerous... or both!
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Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to
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History’s First Author Is Largely Unknown, Who WAS She?
Meet the First Author in History - Enheduanna, an ancient Sumerian high priestess with a tragic and heroic life story...
You'd Best Think Twice Before Consuming These Delicacies!
Here are 10 dishes that can give you an adrenaline rush stronger than that from any roller-coaster, while testing your luck better than the lottery.
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.
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Saffron - the Most Expensive Spice on Earth
Most of us can't even get our hands of this rare and expensive spice - saffron. But why is it so exclusive and pricey to begin with? Find out here
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.
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.
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