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.

These Photos Prove How Weird Our World Has Always Been

These strange yet intriguing photos depict what our world has gone through in its history.

10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular

Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.

You’ll Love Learning Of These Surprising Facts!

We assure you - these 14 facts are as entertaining and as they are unbelievable!

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.

17 Historical Photos That Tell Unforgettable Stories

We’ve gathered 17 fascinating photos and facts that offer a unique glimpse into the past.

12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering

Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western world.

Living to 100: The Most Famous Centenarians of Our Time

Meet the famous centenarians of the 20th century.

Here Are 18 Facts That Are Bound to Blow Your Mind!

Here are 18 amazing facts that you won't be forgetting anytime soon!

16 Jaw-Dropping Archeological Finds

Even if you weren’t a fan of the subject back in school, you’ll love the visual history lesson we prepared for you today.

10 Incredible Autobiographies We Should All Be Reading...

These autobiographies are absolute must-reads for you to enjoy. They are written by some of the world' most famous people, so you should definitely have a read.

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!

Things Have Changed So Much in the Last 110 Years

Cast your thoughts back to 1915, 100 years ago. You'll be amazed, when you contemplate the breathtaking changes that have taken place. Here 19 such changes.

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

Get Lost in These 15 Surreal Optical Illusions!

After looking at these weird optical illusions you might never trust your eyes again.

12 Unique and Beautiful Words That Charm and Delight

Take a look at this list of some weird and wonderful words that you are unlikely to have read in your language course in school.

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!)

15 Rare Photos of Iconic Authors You've Never Seen

Your favorite iconic authors, as you've never seen them before.

17 Fascinating Facts About Anything and Everything

The world never ceases to surprise us. Here are 17 fascinating facts about history, nature, recent affairs, and anything in between.

8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins

The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!

Did I Lock the Door? How to Stop Forgetting Small Tasks

It's common to mot remeber wather or not you locked the door or answered an email. New study reveals why it happens and how to avoid it.

I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...

Do you consider yourself to be a proud American who knows all there is to know about the good ol’ U.S. of A.? We bet you didn't know these facts!