Older Characters Steal the Show in These Brilliant Films

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

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?

The Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day

Past epidemics have turned into a hot topic recently, but there is one disease that seems to be forgotten. What is the sweating sickness and how did it originate?

How Many of These Facts About Common Items Do You Know?

Do you know about these facts for common products?

Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds

These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.

12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering

Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western 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!

Find Inspiration in These Amazing Japanese Sayings

These beautiful Japanese proverbs offer invaluable lessons on love, life, and wisdom.

How Much Influence Do Secret Societies Have? Find Out Here

Learn all about six of the most famous secret societies that seem to have quite a degree of influence even today.

6 Short Stories to Help You Stay Motivated in Life

If you’re feeling down, rather than surf the internet for cat pictures or drowning your sorrows by reading junk, check out these inspirational and powerful Short Stories

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.

If You Have Old Toys Laying Around, You Might Be Rich

If you've got any of these toys from the 1980s laying around, then you might just be sitting on a goldmine!

6 World Famous Figures Who Kept Their Identity a Secret

Being famous doesn't have to mean everyone knows everything about you - these 6 enigmatic figures are world-famous yet no one truly knows who they are.

10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular

Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.

16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying

The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.

10 Surprising Facts About the Food in Your Kitchen

Did you know that ordinary foods like carrots, jelly beans, sandwiches, and broccoli have a fascinating story to tell?

15 Perceptive One-Liners by the Great Charles Darwin

Here are some profound pieces of wisdom from Charles Darwin, the father of evolution.

The 20 Most Impressive and Random Collections People Keep

We have all heard of a stamp or comic book collection, but we bet you have never seen collections like these before.

These American Facts Are The Strangest I've Ever Heard

We all know the saying "truth is stranger than fiction", and judging from these 15 strange facts, it can certainly be applied to the USA, too!

15 Movie Facts That Will Make You Want to Watch Again...

hese facts can change the way you look at iconic moments, reveal unexpected connections, or show just how inventive filmmakers had to be.

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

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

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?

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!

The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items

We all know the Ancient Greeks gave us democracy but what about birthday cakes? These are 5 everyday things you didn't know originated in Ancient Greece.

11 English Words You Didn't Know Were Actually Spanish!

Learn about the Spanish etymology of 11 words in American English (and a bonus at the end!)

Time Changes Everything... As Seen in These Photos

These incredible photos show just how powerful time is.