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?

Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?

When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.

18 Amazing Facts About Very Well-Known Brands

There are some really interesting and amazing facts about some of the world's most well-known brands, and you're about to learn 18 of them right now!

14 Interesting Exhibits from the "Museum of Curiosities"

The "Museum of Curiosities" is an online platform that has some startling and fascinating treasures.

This Dog Saved Her Owner From Certain Death!

This dog proved her love for her owner in an amazing way: she used her incredible sixth sense to help save the woman's life.

You Don't See a Lot of Vintage Portraits Like These...

In this post we will give you a swift glimpse of the portrait collection of one of the leading photographers of 19th-century Washington.

21 Fascinating Things You Never Gave Much Thought To

Take a look at 21 strange things that will change the way you see the world.

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.

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!

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.

The World Is Full of Interesting Curiosities, Take a Look

This collection of photos illustrates some surprises you've likely never seen before.

Turns Out There’s a Chart for Literally Every Little Thing

Learn something useful and fun with these helpful charts!

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.

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.

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.

14 Dizzying Optical Illusions That Move and Confuse You

All of these optical illusions are completely static, but your brain will try to convince you otherwise!

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

22 ODD Facts You Didn’t Know—and Still Might Not Believe

This collection digs up the most peculiar truths that slipped through the cracks of common knowledge.

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.

6 Ways to Be Liked According to Top FBI Secret Agent

No one knows more about how to gain friends and trust than a top FBI secret agent. Here he provides 6 amazing rules to help you be loved by all.

This Will Change Your Perspective On Anger

Anger is an often misunderstood emotion. These facts about anger will change your views on this common emotion.

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.

6 Ancient Kingdoms You Were Never Taught About

You've probably never heard about these fascinating ancient kingdoms.

How Good Are Your Reflexes? Try These Exercises with Kids

Here are 5 great and fun activities to test your reflexes.

How About Learning Some Fun SLANG From Colonial Times?

Here are 14 fascinating words from Colonial times that sadly didn’t survive until the present days, but we certainly think they’re worth bringing back!

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.

You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old

These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...

18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!

These glorious photos show history in full color.

13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely

English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?