On April 15, 1912, what, at the time, was deemed to be one of the most luxurious and safest ships ever built, hit an iceberg and sank off the coast of Newfoundland, taking over 1,500 people to a watery grave. While this tragedy has inspired movies, books, and articles, the ship and its passengers still hold secrets and little-known facts that might surprise you. Here are 8 surprising facts about the Titanic.
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If Japan isn't on your travel list yet, it surely will be once you learn these cool facts!
10 Things You Might Not Know About St. Patrick's Day
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15 Most Densely Populated Places In the World
Did you know that over 95% of the human population occupies about 10 percent of the land available to us? Here are the 15 most densely populated areas.
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Ever Wondered How Hormones Work? Well, Wonder No More...
Ever wondered how hormones work? Well, wonder no more as this informative TED-Ed video explains all!
7 Weird Facts About Technology That Might Surprise You!
Every now and then, we should take the time to marvel at some technological absurdities from the mast!
We Bet You Never Knew These 7 Things About Valentine's Day
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Here are 7 fun facts we bet you didn't know about it!
The English Language Desperately Needs These German Words!
Take a look at these 21 incredibly powerful words that the English language desperately needs to adopt.
Knowing These Latin Shortenings Is Super Useful Even Today
Knowing a little bit of Latin can be quite useful to all the English speakers out there, and these 7 short phrases we see all the time are proof of exactly that!
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Let a Violin Rockstar Brighten Your Day
Professional violin player Ji-Hae's mission to bring beautiful music to everyone.
This Discovery Will Change All We Know About Dinosaurs
The Chilesaurus could change the dinosaur family tree as we know it. Read on to find out why.
15 Essential Legal Terms That Sound Confusing to People
If you want to understand legal representatives better and simply enjoy your favorite legal TV show to the fullest, learn these 15 legal words and phrases.
These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers
Some archeological discoveries that have been made simply cannot be explained away by modern researchers. Here are 15 of these baffling finds.
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Full Documentary: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Discover the real history behind the most popular holiday in the USA, through this fascinating documentary, courtesy of the History Channel.
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The Art Dealer Who Had to Prove His Paintings Are...Fake?
Learn about one of the strangest trials in history, that of the Dutch art forger Han van Meegeren and his dubious relations with the Nazis
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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.
These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!
In this article, we’ll tell you about the truly fascinating origins of 11 time-honored cocktails!
This Could’ve Been the Worst Nuclear Catastrophe in the US
In 1961, the US avoided a major nuclear disaster thanks to sheer luck...
10 of the OLDEST Perfumes in the World
Here's a list of 10 perfumes on the scale from vintage to antique you can still buy today WITHOUT breaking the bank!
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.
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.
The Significance of Each Christmas Tree Decoration
We all tend to put up Christmas decorations and go through all the rituals every year, but do we know what the symbolism behind them is? Find out here.
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Helping a Mother Pay for Groceries - Lovely!
An Experiment Shows People Have a Heart
These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language
Are you guilty of using these overused words in English? Find out!
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.
23 Extraordinary Vision Facts That'll Open Your Eyes Wide
The eye is an amazing body part, but did you know how amazing? These 23 facts will open your eyes to the extraordinary truth.
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
15 Enchanting Tree Houses That You Would Love to Stay In
In this collection of pictures, we've featured some of the best and most charming treehouses from around the world.
The Fascinating Histories of 8 Everyday Hand Gestures
We hardly give gestures like thumbs up or crossed fingers a second thought, but these signs have backstories and origins, and they are quite fascinating!
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.
10 Unspoiled Fossils of Animals & Other Items Explained
Every year, new amazing fossils are uncovered, and in this article, we explain some impressive recent finds.
This Fascinating Tree Shows How Languages Are Connected
Most of the languages that we speak today can be placed into a couple of groups by their origin. Find out more here.
There is No Greater Blessing than Your Family
Beautiful Words: Having a family to care for is a blessing.
10 Fascinating Facts About Animals, Humans & Civilizations
Join us in our quest for knowledge with these surprising but true facts about animals, humans, and civilizations.
Wishing You a GREAT 4th OF JULY! Celebrate America!
Be proud of being an American and share one of these meaningful 4th of July cards with everyone. HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!
Exercise Tiger: The Tragedy that Saved D-Day During WWII
The story of Exercise Tiger, a tragic rehearsal for D-Day that cost hundreds of lives and taught lessons in blood.
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Watch This Man Trying Five Star Hotels... For DOGS
re these doggie hotels worth the price? Watch the video to find out.
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.
10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know
English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words
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!
The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History
Do you know about the greatest monarchs in British history? Don't fret if you don't, because you're about to learn all about them right now.
20 Astounding Facts That Will Skew Your Perception of Time
These 20 mind-bending facts will show you just how warped your perception of time really is. Enjoy!
10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day
From trench coats, to pilates and blood banks, all of these 10 things we think of as very modern were actually conceived during WWI.
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Was This The Earliest Urban Civilization in Human History?
Find out the secrets of one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history.
6 Famous Places And Objects Which Never Existed
If you hear a story enough times, eventually you will start believing it's true. Here are 6 examples of famous historical places and objects which never existed...
These Huge Hairdos Will Make You Glad It's Not the 1960s!
People have always been extremely dedicated to their appearance, and nothing exemplifies this better than 1960s hairstyles. Take a look at this huge hairdos!
Louis Armstrong Said it Best, Didn't He...?
This amazing song can really open your eyes to nature's beauty, and the beauty we make for ourselves.
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