10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.

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.

5 Strange Lesser Known Stories About the British Monarchy

Some of these lesser-known rumors about the British Royal Family are funny, some are mysterious, and some are just plain odd...

10 Food Products You Should Never Freeze

Take note of this list of food products that should be kept far away from the freezer.

Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed

These underrated classics need your attention.

These Alternate Versions of History Will Blow Your Mind...

Our world is full of 'what if?' questions, since we just love to speculate about how things could have turned out differently. Here are 10 of the best!

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.

10 Unmissable Historical Fiction Novels You Must Read

If you’re a fan of history, then these books have to be on your to-read list.

10 Historical Facts That Are Really Hard to Believe

Here, we share 10 fascinating and unbelievable history facts and stories like the time when forks were sacrilegious and pineapples had a higher price than gold

7 Odd Moments in History That Sound Too Surreal Today

Learn about some truly unusual and bizarre events from history that would have probably broken the Internet if they happened today.

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.

Work Safety? Never Heard of It!

The people involved in these construction fails and work safety violations have never heard of the phrase “Safety First!”

These So-Called Facts Have Been Officially Disproved!

These beliefs we were taught as concrete facts were disproved and are no longer true!

The Amber Room Is The World’s Greatest Lost Treasure

The whereabouts of the Amber Room is one of the biggest mysteries haunting the world since the end of World War II...

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.

Here's Some Laughter You Can Pass Along...

Brighten someone's mood today by sending them a funny message.

These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language

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

These Quotes Are Often Misused or Misunderstood By People

There are many famous quotes that get used continuously by people around the world, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they're being used properly.

What's Portmanteau? Surprising Etymologies of Common Words

If If you have ever said the words brunch, sitcom or spam, you have used portmanteaus. This is the fascinating origins story of many common words...

16 Delightful Hidden Details Found in Everyday Objects

Sometimes, when taking a closer look, seemingly-ordinary objects may reveal cool little hidden details, as these photos prove.

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 Streets of Rome: 15 Illustrations of Daily Life

Here are 15 artistic depictions that offer a glimpse into what life was like in ancient Rome.

The Great Mothers of History: 12 Famous Mothers!

History is laden with truly heroic moms, but we've gone to the trouble of picking 12 of the most heroic of all for you. Here are 12 of the best moms in history.

Ancient Legends: 13 Terrifying Folklore Creatures

These fearsome folkloric beings have been keeping people awake for generations.

8 Well-Known Mysteries We Never Knew Had Been Solved

Uncovering the the secrets behind popular ‘unsolved mysteries’.

10 Mysteries that have Shocked Human History

10 incredible mysteries we know very little about.

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.

There’s a Visual Guide For Everything You Can Think Of!

Browsing through visual guides and maps like these is one of the easiest, funnest, and quickest ways to fill those knowledge gaps and learn something new!

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!