Was There Ever a Real Uncle Sam?

Did you know the same man drew both Unce Sam and Santa Claus as we know them today?

Find Inspiration in These Amazing Japanese Sayings

These beautiful Japanese proverbs offer invaluable lessons on love, life, and wisdom.

These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language

Are you guilty of using these overused words in English? Find out!

13 Old-School Home Items That Defined Life Before 1980

Take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of these vintage home items.

11 Non-Toxic Plants Perfect For Homes With Pets and Kids

You can confidently and safely grow these 11 beautiful and easy plants in a home with small children and pets.

Boost Your Knowledge & Confidence with These Facts

These 20 facts will help boost your knowledge.

12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives

The true stories behind 12 popular misleading misnomers are explained here.

A Glimpse Through Time: 17 Photos That Bring History Alive

Here are some of the most interesting photos from history.

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

Hilarious: When Words Sound Alike But Mean Different...

Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but aren't spelled the same and mean something different. Here are 15 that are the wordiest of words.

8 Facts You Learned at School that Are No Longer True!

The passage of time leads things that were once accepted as facts to actually be proven as incorrect. Here are 8 supposed facts that aren’t really true.

You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It

We’re willing to bet that you know more foreign words than you think, even if English is the only language you speak. Here’s why...

These Handy Charts Offer All Sorts of Practical Knowledge!

These charts have a lot of practical info, like how to make a wind-proof fire, or how the color of a specific fruit can tell you which antioxidants it contains.

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.

Magicians Beware! We're Exposing Your Greatest Tricks!

When watching a good magician in action, many great tricks seem to completely defy logic, but here we expose 8 of the most common ones!

These 10 Documentaries Are a Must for Curious Minds

You can’t miss these thought-provoking documentaries.

The Fascinating Histories of 7 Towns That No Longer Exist

These 7 largely-forgotten towns have been abandoned for years. These are their fascinating stories.

14 Positive Stories to Bring Some Cheer Amidst the Gloom

These positive news stories show that there are still things to smile about.

Was This the WORST Year in Human History?

We thought 2020 was probably the worst year in human history. But wait till you read about the chaos that ensued in 536 AD.

Panama Canal: Engineering Miracle with a Shocking History

You may not know it but the Panama Canal is one of the 20th century's greatest achievements. When you read its incredible history you will understand why.

10 Fascinating History Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

In this article, we collected 10 absolutely fascinating historical facts, many of which touch upon the unexpected origins of concepts like New Year's resolutions.

10 Surprising Facts About the Food in Your Kitchen

Did you know that ordinary foods like carrots, jelly beans, sandwiches, and broccoli have a fascinating story to tell?

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.

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!

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.