You are a phenomenal being, and you deserve to know what makes you so. While part of this reason is that you're actually made up of bizarre phenomena that are simply unexplainable, your body works in a way that is truly fascinating and incomprehensible. And this is just as true for the diverse world that surrounds us. So, if you're curious to know why you're so amazing, I challenge you to try wrapping your head around the following 9 cool facts and prepare to be baffled!
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Just Wanted to Say: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Halloween is the time for ghouls, witches and strange bumps in the night. Share some of your holiday excitement by sending these video greetings to a loved one!
The Land of the Rising Sun Is a Truly Fascinating Place
The Land of the Rising Sun still remains a mysterious place to westerners, even today. Here are 10 interest facts about Japan.
We Bet You've Never Heard of These 5 Coffee Facts Before!
5 surprising facts about our favorite morning drink. This video will amaze you.
These Fascinating Cat Facts Are Well Worth Sharing
You're definitely not a cat lover unless you know these 10 awesome facts about them!
Learn All About the Crazy Life of Nietzche in This Video
Friedrich Nietzsche had a rather unusual life, and here are 5 of the maddest things that we know about him.
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Nature Video: The Most Fascinating Facts About Owls
This video looks at the biology, behavior, and myths surrounding owls, separating folklore from fact and explaining why these birds dominate the night.
6 Creepy Mysteries the World Never Solved
There are some mysteries that, despite scientists’ best attempts, still remain unsolved to this day. Here are 6 such mysteries.
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!
20 Age-Old Objects of Great Historical and Artistic Beauty
These 20 age-old artifacts have survived through the ages, and they’re here to tell the stories of their owners and creators.
The Astonishing Life and Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
It is the true story of Ludwig Wittgenstein, the man who sat in the same classroom as Adolf Hitler, became the protégé of the philosopher Bertrand Russell, and changed the face of 20th-century philosophy
The Most EGGstravagant Chicken Coops We’ve Seen!
The owners built their chicken coops so extravagant, we got jealous of their lavish lifestyle!
7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget
These true historical facts prove reality can be more creepy and disturbing than any ghost story.
Do These Chores Once and Forget About Them for a Year
Are you wasting your time on these chores every day of the week? Don’t. Tackling them once a year is just fine.
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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
Not everything we hear and read about the Ancient Roman Empire is true, you know... These facts, for example, turned out to be pure fiction!
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The Problem with Concrete and What Can Be Done About It
Concrete literally makes up the cities we live in, yet it also puts us in danger. What can be done about it? Find out in this video
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Can You Guess How Much These Luxury Properties Cost?
Take a brief tour of the lavish homes of America's billionaires.
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!
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Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to
All Coffee Drinkers Should Know These 17 Facts
A lot of adults drink at least one cup of coffee each day, but very few actually know these facts about coffee.
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This Famous Speech is Still Amazing Today!
One of the greatest speeches ever made, for the love of freedom, the love of human beings.
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This Old Interview Sheds Light on 19th Century Living
This collection features rare, restored interviews with individuals born in the nineteenth century
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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.
These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!
Check out 8 of the most legendary swords to have ever graced the field of battle!
Dogs Can Teach Us a Lot About Friendship...
While dogs may be man's best friend, dogs’ best friends are undoubtedly other dogs, as these adorable pictures go to show.
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This Is One of The Most Beautiful Duets I've Ever Heard
Watch this mesmerizing duet from 1981 featuring Donovan and Crystal Gayle. This live performance is their rendition of the classic 60s song ‘Catch the Wind’
The US Is Home to 6 Extremely Valuable Hidden Treasures
Yes, hidden treasures truly exist. And they might be closer than you though - these 6 lost treasures are believed to be somewhere in the US...
10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages
Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!
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This Animated Short Movie Brought a Tear to My Eye!
Watch 'Farewell,' a short animated movie that is bound to touch your heart.
These Crazy Pawn Shop Stories Will Have You in Stitches
Check out these weird and hilarious stories that pawn shop workers have encountered over the years.
I Wish They Taught Me These Math Tips at School
Bad at math? Learn how to use these quick and easy methods.
8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
It always feels eerie when the future is predicted correctly and it turns out literature is full of such accurate forecasts. These 8 novels were particularly spot on.
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.
22 ODD Facts You Didn’t Know—and Still Might Not Believe
This collection digs up the most peculiar truths that slipped through the cracks of common knowledge.
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Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
Scientists may have solved the mystery of Egyptian pyramids, but there are still so many findings that are left completely unexplained
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.
10 Things You Didn't Know Were Invented By Native Americans
Learn about some super useful inventions that the Native Americans contributed to the world.
Watch These Old Historical Photos Come Magically to Life
Russian animator Alexey Zakharov has managed to achieve something amazing: he animates old photos and turns them into film. You've got to see this.
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.
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This is What Happened to the Man Who Didn't Salute Hitler!
Nearly eight decades have passed since a camera captured the moment a man refused to give Hitler a Nazi salute. Here's what happened to him.
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Did You Know That Loofah Sponges Are Made of Cucumbers?
Many people are convinced that loofah sponges are made of sea animals, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Loofahs are actually grown on a farm!
18 Redundant Phrases That We All Keep Using Unknowingly
Here are 18 redundant phrases you might be using without realizing it.
Wedding Invitations So Clever You’ll Immediately Say Yes
Some wedding invitations are pretty bland, but not these genius creations. Here are 17 invitations that no one would ever turn down.
20 Compliments to Show Your Friends You Appreciate Them
Our friends deserve to be appreciated from time to time. These compliments will surely make them smile.
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.
Did You Know You Have 9 Different Types of Intelligence?
We think of intelligence as something linear, one man is better than another etc. Yet according to this theory we are all unique and share 9 intelligences.
12 Fascinating Facts About World War II
These snippets peel back the textbook narrative to reveal humanity, ingenuity, and sheer absurdity beneath the battles.
8 Well-Known Mysteries We Never Knew Had Been Solved
Uncovering the the secrets behind popular ‘unsolved mysteries’.
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