These Crazy Pawn Shop Stories Will Have You in Stitches

Check out these weird and hilarious stories that pawn shop workers have encountered over the years.

These Photos Reveal the Clothes of 100 Years Past...

Millions of people in the US can trace their ancestry back to Ellis Island immigrants. Here are some portraits of some early 20th century arrivals.

Discover How This Board Game Saved Thousands During WWII

Find out how a simple board game helped around 20,000 British prisoners escape from German camps during World War II.

When Inventors Met a Tragic End from Their Own Creations

While many inventors reaped the rewards of their work, a few unfortunate others paid the ultimate price.

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!

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.

14 Interesting Exhibits from the "Museum of Curiosities"

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

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.

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.

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!

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.

12 Beautiful Facts About the Charming Act of Kissing

Such interesting facts about the act of kissing...

Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood

These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages

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...

Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed

These underrated classics need your attention.

Snuggle Up with These Feel-Good TV Shows This Winter

Cozy up this winter with these feel-good TV shows.

Get Lost in These 15 Surreal Optical Illusions!

After looking at these weird optical illusions you might never trust your eyes again.

These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!

Check out these 15 weird sights from the past, which you certainly won't see nowadays!

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!

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.

Service Dogs Are the Most Loyal & Courageous of Creatures

These 20 photos stand as a testament to the courage and devotion of service dogs, which have fought with and served humans throughout our history.

10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.