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.

14 Fascinating Museum Treasures That Stole the Show

These 14 museum finds are truly impressive.

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.

Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place

Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!

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 Common Phrases You’re Probably Saying Wrong

You’ve misused these sayings for years!

Ancient Legends: 13 Terrifying Folklore Creatures

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

9 Unusual Facts You Probably Didn't Know About July 4

There’s still so much you don’t know about America’s Independence Day.

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.

15 Rare Photos of Iconic Authors You've Never Seen

Your favorite iconic authors, as you've never seen them before.

7 Accidental Finds That Made People Extremely Rich

The luck that you need in life can be waiting for you anywhere - these seven people prove that!

INTERACTIVE: Click on the Old Photos to Bring Them Alive

Although we imagine the world prior the 1950s in terms of black and white, new colorization techniques have changed everything. Enjoy this interactive post.

15 Vintage Toys All '60s and '50s Kids Know and Love

Ready to revisit 15 of the most loved and remembered vintage toys from the '60s and '50s?

Honey vs. Maple Syrup – Which Sweetener Should I Use?

There are plenty of key differences between honey and maple syrup than you probably realized.

These 11 Quotes Don’t Belong to Those You Think They Do

Surprising quotations that were completely miscredited. Some have commonalities with the supposed authors, while others are completely off...

The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII

Not many know about these incredibly dangerous secret operations that defined the Second World War.

6 Ancient Kingdoms You Were Never Taught About

You've probably never heard about these fascinating ancient kingdoms.

5 Classic Suspense Books That Will Mess with Your Mind

These classic suspense thrillers should be a must on every book lover's shelf.

Early 1900s America Captured in Charming Vintage Photos

These vintage photos capture early 20th-century life in America.

In the 1800s, They Thought We'd Be Living Like This Today?

The European artists who created the postcards below were asked to predict what life would be like in 2000.

Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...

The origins of these common phrases are fascinating.

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

It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew

Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.

These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.

Ruby Chocolate is More Than Just Its Pretty Pink Color

Ruby chocolate, the "fourth type of chocolate", has been gaining a lot of attention of late. Is it really a different type of chocolate?

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.

13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely

English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?

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.