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.

7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget

These true historical facts prove reality can be more creepy and disturbing than any ghost story.

Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed

These underrated classics need your attention.

Keep a Conversation Flowing With These Historical Facts

If a conversation you're having starts to stall, just throw out some of these amazing historical facts and you’ll be talking long into the night!

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.

Living to 100: The Most Famous Centenarians of Our Time

Meet the famous centenarians of the 20th century.

5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain

It turns out that knowing more than one language has a variety of positive effects on our brain

You’re Wrong About These 10 Historical “Facts”

We list 10 common beliefs about famous historical figures and places that were all wildly misconstrued - from Julius Caesar’s birth to the black ninja uniform.

Creative Shopping Ideas You’ll Wish Were Everywhere

These stores are setting new standards for what shopping should feel like.

I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...

Do you consider yourself to be a proud American who knows all there is to know about the good ol’ U.S. of A.? We bet you didn't know these facts!

14 Old Photos That Show Just How Hard Life Once Was

Remember when doing even the basic tasks took hours? These photos do.

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?

13 Honest Charts & Graphs That Describe Our Lives Too Well

Artist Irina Blok's illustrated charts and graphs about everyday life are so relatable.

These Fun Infographics Will Pique Your Interest!

Become more knowledgeable and more powerful today without boredom. Check out these fascinating maps and infographics!

These Inventors Changed the World Forever

These inventors changed the world with their inventions, but can you name any of them? Here are 8 little-known inventors that changed the world.

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.

This Family Moved to the Arctic Circle to Live in a Dome

This Norwegian family is incredibly bold - its members chose to move to the Arctic Circle to live there permanently. Their home is also sustainable. Take a look

Do You Know the Truth About These Famous Figures?

Hollywood exaggerates and distorts many historical truths with its movies, but now you're about to find out the truth about some important figures...

These Photos Will Give You Some Eye Opening Perspective

It’s hard to wrap your mind around something until you take a step back and take a look at the bigger picture. These fascinating comparison images might help.

We Bet You Didn’t Know These Surprising Facts!

The more we learn about the world, the better can we understand how marvelous, fascinating, and unexpected it is. Here are 12 surprising facts to prove it.

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.

Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!

Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.

Do You Know About the Mysteries of These Famous Icons?

What do you know about these intriguing works of art? Discover their mysteries here.

10 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About Christmas

With Christmas just a few days away, get to know these fun and interesting facts about the festival to get into the holiday spirit.

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.