7-Year-Old Boy Cheers Up Grieving Police Officers
After a local police officer died, one kind little boy decided to write the police station asking what he could do to help with their grief. Then he gave them a spectacular gift.
The World News Headlines Today, April 13th, 2017
Sevilla Celebrates Easter - Australian Senator's Easter Egg Boycott - ‘Gangsta Gardener’ Provides Fresh Food - Syrian Evacuations - Taiwan Bans Dog & Cat Meat
These Facts About Blood Types Will Really Open Your Eyes
Your blood type has a bearing on a greater number of things than you ever imagined. Learn 20 amazing blood type facts you never knew.
It's Official: Gene-Edited Babies Are Now a Reality
A Chinese scientist claims to have created the world's first gene-edited babies. Let's take a closer look at the implications of this news, and what it means.
10 Shocking Mysteries From Human History
10 incredible mysteries we know very little about.
Some of These Facts About the US Will Leave You Speechless
We have collected the 50 most fascinating facts about each state. Some of them historical, some funny, and some straight out hard to believe.
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These Man Made Pools Provide Support to Millions of People
The Potash Ponds are not only a striking sight but also an extremely important resource. What's their story? Find out here.
The 7 Most Popular Books Ever Sold
In this article, we set aside the Bible and focus on seven other books – from novels to reference works – that have achieved extraordinary global popularity.
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
Hark Back to Meiji-Era Japan With These Stunning Pictures
The Meiji Era was a time of great change for Japan, transforming from a feudal state into a capitalist, imperialist one. Take a look at these stunning pictures.
There is No Greater Blessing than Your Family
Beautiful Words: Having a family to care for is a blessing.
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Watch Andrea Bocelli and His Daughter Perform "Hallelujah"
Watch the legendary singer Andrea Bocelli perform a beautiful rendition of the famous song "Hallelujah" with his little daughter.
15 Super-Interesting Facts that Will Surprise You
These surprising historical facts will supply a meaty meal for anecdote and history lovers alike. It's so much fun to learn those small details about days gone by.
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History Lesson: How Was the Kingdom of England Formed?
The history of England is complex and often confuses people. Learn the story of its formation in just 10 minutes...
Witness the Might of the World's Greatest Empires
The world's greatest civilizations and empires had a marked effect on history and shaped the world as we know it today. Watch these informative videos.
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The Man Who Saved 669 Children
Sir Nicholas Winton organised the rescue and passage to Britain of about 669, Czechoslovakian children, mostly Jewish, destined for the Nazi death camps before World War II in an operation known as the Czech Kindertransport. This video is the BBC Pro
8 Most Expensive Auction Items Sold in the Last Decade
This article explores the seven most expensive items sold at auction between 2015 and 2025
13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad
These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!
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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Nostalgia: The Unforgettable Commercials of the 60s & 70s!
These classic television commercials from the 60s and 70s are a must watch!
9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know
Venture beyond the usual facts about the pyramids and Tutankhamen and learn 9 equally fascinating facts and misconceptions about Ancient Egypt
The 15 MOST Expensive Possessions Sold in Auction
This is a list of the most expensive items sold in the past decade that features some of the most prized possessions of history and art!
12 Practical Infographics You’ll Want to Save For Later
You’ll surely enjoy this collection of charts. It’s a treasure trove of knowledge about our health, nature, and human society.
English Really Needs a Translation for These Foreign Words
With so many words in the English vocabulary, we still as yet have to come up with a word to describe how we'd feel in these instances.
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Surprising Facts!
The more we learn about the world, the better can we understand how marvelous, fascinating, and unexpected it is. Here are 12 surprising facts to prove it.
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The Incredible Story Behind the Taum Sauk Dam Failure
It’s a story of failure, recovery, and hard lessons in the power of infrastructure—and the price of overlooking risk.
10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Nelson Mandela
Even the most public figures have some lesser known facts hidden in their biographies. Here are 10 facts you may not know about Nelson Mandela.
Archeologists Are Dumbfounded By These Discoveries
These archelogical sites have been proven to be difficult to explain.
Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color
Old historical photos have been through expert recoloring and retouching in order to bring the past back to the present!
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Even the Simplest Things Look SO Awesome in Slow Motion!
An incredibly cool compilation of epic slow motion shots of everyday things.
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Learn About Anubis - the Ancient Egyptian God of Death
The Ancient Egyptian pantheon is one of the most complex and fascinating mythologies in history. Learn all about Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead...
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.
7 of the Most Famous Weddings of the 20th Century
Here’s a closer look at the most famous weddings of the century and the compelling stories behind them.
Do You Know What All These Acronyms Stand For?
There are many famous acronyms around, but do you know what they stand for? Here are 21 acronyms you've always wondered about.
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The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War
This epic civil war is one of the main influences for Game of Thrones and other epic stories. Learn all about it now.
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.
Incredible Story: The 1925 Serum Run to Nom, Alaska
This is the story of the Great Race of Mercy.
16 Small Treasures People Found by Chance
When you open your eyes, the chances of finding something amazing and unexpected increase by the minute. Here are 16 unique objects people found by chance.
History Lesson: The Life and Legacy of Attila the Hun
Let us take a closer look at who Attila really was, separating the historical figure from the centuries of legend that grew up around him.
18 Redundant Phrases That We All Keep Using Unknowingly
Here are 18 redundant phrases you might be using without realizing it.
Our Weather is Crazy: 20 Facts You Won't Believe!
These facts will put any curiosities that you may have about the weather to rest.
How to Tell If You Have a Shopping Addiction
Studies indicate that 5-8% of the worldwide population suffers from this condition Addiction Help, making it a significant global behavioral health concern.
How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago
These images of old New York, supplied by the Library of Congress, give us an idea of what life was like in the early 1900s in this city.
These Ancient Stories Were Lost to the Sands of Time
Even some of the world's greatest stories can be forgotten due to the passage of time. After much digging, we rounded up 10 of the best. Read on!
The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items
We all know the Ancient Greeks gave us democracy but what about birthday cakes? These are 5 everyday things you didn't know originated in Ancient Greece.
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It's Time to Learn All About Ancient Mesopotamia
Learn all about Ancient Mesopotamia, once known as the 'land between two rivers,' in this informative video.
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Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Fascinating!
Weapons in the Middle Ages were truly unusual and extraordinary. Some were so remarkable that they sound made up!
These 10 Facts Prove Amelia Earhart Was Extraordinary
To cleberate the legacy of the pioneer aviator, we gathered 10 fats on the life of Amelia Earhart you must know.
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