11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

Have you ever heard of contronyms? Here’s a hint - these are words that contradict themselves.

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...

The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved

Look at these gorgeous pictures to see how stars used to be...

The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit

Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor

Older Characters Steal the Show in These Brilliant Films

Here are ten unforgettable films where older characters take the lead in extraordinary ways.

These Max Shows Will Keep You Glued to Your Screen

Looking for something new to watch? Check out our latest recommendations...

18 Amazing Facts About Very Well-Known Brands

There are some really interesting and amazing facts about some of the world's most well-known brands, and you're about to learn 18 of them right now!

History: Why Captain Morgan Was Hailed a Hero in the UK

Read through the fascinating story of Captain Henry Morgan.

9 Surprising Sleeping Habits From Around the World

Sleep looks different in different parts of the world. Here are 9 surprising sleeping habits from different countries, some of which you might want to adopt.

21 Fascinating Things You Never Gave Much Thought To

Take a look at 21 strange things that will change the way you see the world.

How About Learning Some Fun SLANG From Colonial Times?

Here are 14 fascinating words from Colonial times that sadly didn’t survive until the present days, but we certainly think they’re worth bringing back!

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.

11 Legendary Military Rulers of the Ancient Past

The annals of history are rich with leaders who earned great renown for their courage and skill in battle. These illustrious kings and generals have won eternal renown due to their courage and brilliance.

The 12 Moonwalkers: The Men Who Touched The Lunar Surface

Here's a look at the only 12 men in history to have walked on the surface of the moon.

These Optical Illusions Will Leave Your Brain Befuddled

The optical illusions you're about to see are all completely static. In spite of that, they all appear to be moving. Can you figure out what's going on?

7 Interventions of Mother Nature That Altered History

We tend to forget how much power nature has over us. These are 7 times extreme weather conditions completely changed the course of history.

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.

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

12 Fascinating Facts About World War II

These snippets peel back the textbook narrative to reveal humanity, ingenuity, and sheer absurdity beneath the battles.

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple

Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

Wow! These People Had Someone Looking Over Them!

These lucky people had some guardian angel looking over them that day!