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.

These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language

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

16 Jaw-Dropping Archeological Finds

Even if you weren’t a fan of the subject back in school, you’ll love the visual history lesson we prepared for you today.

20 Nostalgic Images of Circulating Libraries

Way before Amazon, the visit of the bookmobile was one of the most exciting moments. These 20 nostalgic images capture the circulating libraries of the past.

Famous Moments in History that Never Happened

Chances are you've accepted these nine occurrences as historical fact. But, they are actually, completely false.

15 Intriguing Facts About the World Around Us

A whole lifetime wouldn't be enough to learn all there is to know about the world. Here are 15 fascinating facts you probably didn't know.

12 Practical Infographics You’ll Want to Save For Later

You’ll surely enjoy this collection of charts. It’s a treasure trove of knowledge about our health, nature, and human society.

These Famous Characters are Based On Real People...

Did you know that certain characters draw heavily on real-life people? Here are 10 iconic characters that were based on people that really existed.

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.

12 Fascinating Facts About World War II

These snippets peel back the textbook narrative to reveal humanity, ingenuity, and sheer absurdity beneath the battles.

13 Honest Charts & Graphs That Describe Our Lives Too Well

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

This Struggling Single Mom's Story Will Warm Your Heart

A good story is all you need to restore your faith in humanity, and the story of single mom Billie, from Florida, is definitely one to do just that.

Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...

The origins of these common phrases are fascinating.

These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!

There are weird laws in different parts of the world, but some of them are so amazingly beneficial, they should be put into use everywhere.

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!

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!

These Things Will All Happen in the Next 24 Hours

The world is incredibly busy, and doesn't stop moving for anyone. Millions of things happen every second but these 19 things will happen over the next 24 hours.

Where Did These Common Sayings Come From? Fascinating!

You're probably aware of these common sayings, but where did they originate from? Fascinating!

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple

Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.

14 Old Photos That Show Just How Hard Life Once Was

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

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 Gigantic Comparisons Will Blow Your Mind!

From The Titanic to the world's largest radio telescope, each and every one of these comparisons will surprise you when seen from a different perspective.

24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons

Here is a look at ten great classic books that have some deep underlying moral lessons for all of us.

The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII

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

13 Unusual Facts You Didn’t Know You Needed to Learn Today

It's time for another cool collection of fascinating facts!

8 Mysterious Objects Found By Deep Sea Divers

The oceans are vast and mysterious, and they hide many strange and curious lost objects. Here are 8 such items, unearthed by deep-sea divers.

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.

8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins

The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!

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

History: Why Captain Morgan Was Hailed a Hero in the UK

Read through the fascinating story of Captain Henry Morgan.

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...