Never Heard of the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows? Read On
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is an amazing creation. It was written to include words to describe things that there simply weren't words for before. Read on
QUIZ: Can You Find All the Antonyms?
This English challenge is all about the antonyms - those words that mean the OPPOSITE of the word in question. Can you find all 15 antonyms in this quiz?
Is Your English Is Perfect? You'll Find Out Soon Enough!
Do you think that you know the plurals of some of the trickiest words that the English language has to offer? Give this quiz a shot and find out!
10 Common French Loanwords Youโre Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
This is What Happens When Translations Go Wrong...
These examples of translated English didn't quite turn out as intended, with hilarious results!
From Food to Science - The WORST Misnomers Youโll Find!
Whoever named these objects must have seriously run out of imagination!
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Full Documentary: What Happened to the Ancient Mayans?
Find out what happened to make the 2000-year-old Maya civilization suddenly disappear into nothingness.
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Watch 23,000 Dominos Fall in Less Than a Minute
Enjoy watching dominoes fall? Then you'll LOVE watching this massive 23.000-domino construction shatter in less than a minute!
Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?
Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.
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Where Did 'Murphy's Law' Come From?
Learn the origin of this common phrase - Murphy's Law
25 Incredible Facts About the Famous Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan struck fear into the hearts of his subjects during his reign, but there's a lot more to the man than meets the eye. Here are 25 intriguing facts.
Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!
Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.
Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds
These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.
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What is the Story Behind the Scilian Mafia?
Explore the origins of the Sicilian Mafia, known as Cosa Nostra.
History's 8 Overlooked Men You Should Know About
The stories of these unsung men from history deserve to be told.
The Most Famous Acts of Revenge in History
Each of these 5 stories reveals how far people have gone to right perceived wrongs โ changing the world around them, for better or worse, in their relentless pursuit of retribution.
The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple
Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.
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Discover Similarities Between Ancient & Modern Math
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used the same system of math as the supercomputers of today do? Find out more in this informative video.
8 Hilarious Malapropisms by Famous Figures
Everyone, from politicians to celebrities, had a language slip-up at least once...
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You Won't Believe What This Man Builds Single Handedly
Watch as this man single handed builds a beautiful underground house, complete with pool.
6 Short Stories to Help You Stay Motivated in Life
If youโre feeling down, rather than surf the internet for cat pictures or drowning your sorrows by reading junk, check out these inspirational and powerful Short Stories
Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place
Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!
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God Thought Long & Hard Before Creating the Dog...
They do say dogs are our best friend, and there is a reason for that.
The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Occur
When masses of people share false memory that didn't actually occur, it's called the Mandela Effect. Learn more about this heavily debated topic.
These Ancient Greek Inventions Helped Change the World
Take a look at some of important inventions and discoveries of ancient Greece that you might not be aware of.
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18 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Medieval Times
Watch Medieval Literature Dr. Dorsey Armstrong answer all the important questions related to the Middle Ages.
It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew
Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.
14 Fascinating Facts That Will Astound You
Here are 14 fascinating facts that will expand your perspective.
10 Food Products You Should Never Freeze
Take note of this list of food products that should be kept far away from the freezer.
51 of the Tastiest Cheeses From All Over the World!
In this article youโll find 51 of the tastiest cheeses from around the world. Some you have probably heard of, while others will be totally new to you!
Whatโs 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.
A Glimpse Through Time: 17 Photos That Bring History Alive
Here are some of the most interesting photos from history.
13 Old-School Home Items That Defined Life Before 1980
Take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of these vintage home items.
Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives
Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.
Gene Hackman: A Look Into the Life of a Consummate Actor
The following biography chronicles Hackmanโs journey from a modest upbringing and military service to Hollywood stardom, his personal life behind the scenes, and the enduring legacy he left after retirement.
12 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew Were True!
These historical facts may not sound particularly likely, but trust us, they're really true!
Collection: The Most Influential People In History
The collection before you is one that celebrates the most incredible people in history that inspire, motivate, amaze us and show us the way.
10 Words that Mean the Opposite of What They Used to Mean
These meaning of words we know today used to have an opposite meaning when they were first used.
10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of
Take a look at some common Greek proverbs that are full of wisdom.
12 Practical Infographics Youโll Want to Save For Later
Youโll surely enjoy this collection of charts. Itโs a treasure trove of knowledge about our health, nature, and human society.
23 Unbelievable Facts That Show Our Worldโs Bizarre Side
These incredible facts will change how you see the world.
These Lesser-Known History Facts Are Rather Surprising
Whether you're an avid historian or a bit of a novice to the subject, I'm sure that you will find these 10 facts rather surprising.
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 priceย than gold
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Which of These Old Bathroom Features Do You Want Back?
These old bathroom trends have disappeared over time.
The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs
The Story Behind Ormond Gigliโs Photo: โGirls in the Windowsโ
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.
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