Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom Has Echoed Throughout the Ages

In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin left many a thought to ponder. Here are 15 of his most famous quotes.

Do You Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?

The 1950s marked the beginning of the postwar era, increased prosperity and drastic changes to everyday life. Here are 10 things that defined the 1950s.

Amazing! 7 Facts That Have Changed Since Your School Days!

Over time, facts we consider to be completely true can change. Here are 7 facts that have changed since your school days.

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

In the 1800s, They Thought We'd Be Living Like This Today?

The European artists who created the postcards below were asked to predict what life would be like in 2000.

The Incredible Story of a Boy Surviving 49 Days at Sea!

This Indonesian teenager managed to survive almost 50 days at sea while adrift in a floating wooden hut. Learn all about his amazing story here.

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.

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.

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

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

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.

12 Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the Globe

This article is dedicated to unique traditions different cultures have for Valentine's Day. Some of these will surely surprise you...

These Clever Pictures Illustrate Common GRAMMAR Conundrums

The world of English grammar is a confusing place where words that mean different things may be spelled or pronounced the same... Here are 15 examples

15 Illuminating Quotes to Remember When You Overthink

The next time you feel like you are slipping into an overthinking spree, remember these illuminating quotes.

12 Typical American Things That Didn’t Originate in the US

Many things we often think are typically American, such as cowboys, comic strips and mac & cheese, have actually started far away from the USA

How to Get Through Life: An Adorable Guide...

How to live life? These adorable babies have some advice for you...

15 Super-Interesting Facts that Will Surprise You

These surprising historical facts will supply a meaty meal for anecdote and history lovers alike. It's so much fun to learn those small details about days gone by.

8 Novels Any History Lover Must Read

If you're in the mood for time travel, grab one of these acclaimed and immersive historical novels.

INTERACTIVE: Click on the Old Photos to Bring Them Alive

Although we imagine the world prior the 1950s in terms of black and white, new colorization techniques have changed everything. Enjoy this interactive post.

8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy

It always feels eerie when the future is predicted correctly and it turns out literature is full of such accurate forecasts. These 8 novels were particularly spot on.

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.

10 Richest People From History You Should Know About

A look at 10 of the richest people that lived in history. From emperor Mansa Musa to Muammar Gaddafi, it presents the insane sums these people had.

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!)