These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone

We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!

The 1900s Had Some STRANGE Predictions About Today...

People from the past centuries have made some very bizarre predictions of the 21st century, even famous scientists and writers got things completely wrong!

History: Why Captain Morgan Was Hailed a Hero in the UK

Read through the fascinating story of Captain Henry Morgan.

11 English Words You Didn't Know Were Actually Spanish!

Learn about the Spanish etymology of 11 words in American English (and a bonus at the end!)

Baby Names That are BANNED Around the World

These 14 names, some bizarre and some fairly ordinary, have been rejected or even outright banned in countries around the world for different reasons.

14 Old Photos That Show Just How Hard Life Once Was

Remember when doing even the basic tasks took hours? These photos do.

24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons

Here is a look at ten great classic books that have some deep underlying moral lessons for all of us.

Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives

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

14 Famous Disappearances That Still Baffle Investigators

These fanous disappearances haunt our collective imagination.

10 Ancient Artifacts That You Won't See In History Books

Some human creations have survive for centuries and tell fascinating stories. Let's take a look at a few little-known ones.

These Useful Charts Are Handy In Various Life Situations!

With infographics and charts, you can learn and remember new information in such an easy and fun way!

These Covert US Government Operations Will Shock You

The US government has conducted many covert operations over there years. There are 10 of the most shocking ever to be exposed.

What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!

Have you ever wondered how constellations got their names? These stories from Ancient Greece reveal the mythology behind 8 prominent constellations in the sky.

These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!

Check out these 15 weird sights from the past, which you certainly won't see nowadays!

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 Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.

These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!

There are weird laws in different parts of the world, but some of them are so amazingly beneficial, they should be put into use everywhere.

12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives

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

Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!

Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.

14 Charming Photos of Schools from Back in the 1950s

Peek inside 1950s classrooms with these charming photos.

These Mysterious Cases of Exorcism Are Infamous...

History is full of demon possession and ecorcism stories, which will make your spine crawl. Here are three such mysterious cases.

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.

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!

Spooky! Science Can't Explain These 8 Phenomena

Here are some of the most common inexplicable phenomena - from ghosts to man-like beasts, to unexplained feats of the mind itself.

This Lost WWII Postcard is a Moving Glimpse Into History

Bill Caldwell's family was astonished to receive a postcard from him - sent in 1943!

These 15 Interesting Facts Really Surprised Me!

Our world is full of surprises, amazing stories, funny coincidences and events you've never heard of - so we've collected 16 of them to share with you ...