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.

Did I Lock the Door? How to Stop Forgetting Small Tasks

It's common to mot remeber wather or not you locked the door or answered an email. New study reveals why it happens and how to avoid it.

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.

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

Take a look at some common Greek proverbs that are full of wisdom.

You Won’t Believe What These Old Buildings Once Were

Check out these cool pictures of some old buildings that have now been completely transformed.

When Inventors Met a Tragic End from Their Own Creations

While many inventors reaped the rewards of their work, a few unfortunate others paid the ultimate price.

These 6 People Have an IQ Higher Than Einstein!

Einstein's name has long been used as a synonym for genius, but history is full of other tremendously intelligent people. Here are 6 noteworthy examples!

19 Funny Old English Phrases We Should Really Bring Back!

It's high time that these words make a comeback.

Do You Know The Origins of These Common Phrases?

There are many phrases that we use in English that we never give a second thought to. Here are 9 common phrases with rather sinister origins.

The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII

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

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

15 Quotes by Meryl Streep That Inspire Everyone

Meryl Streep, the queen of acting, has shared many wonderful words on life and success that everyone will find inspiring.

Service Dogs Are the Most Loyal & Courageous of Creatures

These 20 photos stand as a testament to the courage and devotion of service dogs, which have fought with and served humans throughout our history.

A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's

Take our hand and lets go on a Quick nostalgic trip to the main events the defined the 30's and the 40's.

These Enormous Collections are Too Weird For Words!

These people take their life-long hobby of collecting to a completely new level! Have you ever seen anything quite like them?

Real-Life Superheroes: Their Stories Will Amaze You

These real-life superheroes deserve recognition!

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.

51 of the Tastiest Cheeses From All Over the World!

In this article you’ll find 51 of the tastiest cheeses from around the world. Some you have probably heard of, while others will be totally new to you!

6 Treasures Owners Unwittingly Used As Household Goods

Sometimes, a prized treasure is hiding right under the noses of unsuspecting citizens. Some precious antiques are even being put to good use as household items.

8 Influential Ancient Sumerian Inventions You Should Know

Find out some of the prominent and influential inventions by ancient Sumerians that helped change our world.

How to Lend a Hand During Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis

Thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes because of the devastating LA wildfires. Here’s how to help victims.

14 Fascinating Museum Treasures That Stole the Show

These 14 museum finds are truly impressive.

Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color

Old historical photos have been through expert recoloring and retouching in order to bring the past back to the present!

It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words

These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech

12 Unusual Ancient Currencies You Probably Never Hear Of!

With no credit cards and cash around, what did the people of the past use to buy things? It turns out that the list of objects used as ancient currencies is quite surprising!

This Could’ve Been the Worst Nuclear Catastrophe in the US

In 1961, the US avoided a major nuclear disaster thanks to sheer luck...

Discover How This Board Game Saved Thousands During WWII

Find out how a simple board game helped around 20,000 British prisoners escape from German camps during World War II.