The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Occur

When masses of people share false memory that didn't actually occur, it's called the Mandela Effect. Learn more about this heavily debated topic.

10 of the Weirdest Things Discovered at Airport Security

Here is a collection of ten of the weirdest things that airport security officers have found when on the job.

The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History

Do you know about the greatest monarchs in British history? Don't fret if you don't, because you're about to learn all about them right now.

What's Portmanteau? Surprising Etymologies of Common Words

If If you have ever said the words brunch, sitcom or spam, you have used portmanteaus. This is the fascinating origins story of many common words...

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.

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.

The Amber Room Is The World’s Greatest Lost Treasure

The whereabouts of the Amber Room is one of the biggest mysteries haunting the world since the end of World War II...

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.

20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!

These words are often mistaken for synonyms, but in reality they are nothing of the sort, because they refer to different things. Learn about 20 of them.,

10 of the OLDEST Perfumes in the World

Here's a list of 10 perfumes on the scale from vintage to antique you can still buy today WITHOUT breaking the bank!

The Past Was a Surprising and Truly Strange Time...

Here are some truly weird things that people used to do in the past from days gone by.

The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars

Here’s a look at some of the most memorable films that missed out on Best Picture at the Oscars.

These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language

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

7 Must-Read Books That Will Get You Interested in History

These interesting history books will make you look at our world and our past from a different perspective.

Bizarre But True: 15 Fascinating Facts That Surprised Us

These utterly amazing tidbits will leave you utterly amazed.

How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago

These images of old New York, supplied by the Library of Congress, give us an idea of what life was like in the early 1900s in this city.

13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad

These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!

These Optical Illusions Will Leave Your Brain Befuddled

The optical illusions you're about to see are all completely static. In spite of that, they all appear to be moving. Can you figure out what's going on?

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

10 Quirky FACTOIDS About Music Everyone Will Love

These weird and wonderful facts about music will astound you!

14 Old Photos That Show Just How Hard Life Once Was

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

6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings

Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history

You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It

We’re willing to bet that you know more foreign words than you think, even if English is the only language you speak. Here’s why...