These Women Were the First EVER Supermodels in History

Modeling looks like an obvious career path to us now, but it wasn't always so. Who were the first-ever supermodels who paved the way for stars like Cindy Crawford?

These Enormous Collections are Too Weird For Words!

These people take their life-long hobby of collecting to a completely new level! Have you ever seen anything quite like them?

These Max Shows Will Keep You Glued to Your Screen

Looking for something new to watch? Check out our latest recommendations...

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

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 Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day

Past epidemics have turned into a hot topic recently, but there is one disease that seems to be forgotten. What is the sweating sickness and how did it originate?

You’re Wrong About These 10 Historical “Facts”

We list 10 common beliefs about famous historical figures and places that were all wildly misconstrued - from Julius Caesar’s birth to the black ninja uniform.

The Great Mothers of History: 12 Famous Mothers!

History is laden with truly heroic moms, but we've gone to the trouble of picking 12 of the most heroic of all for you. Here are 12 of the best moms in history.

1925: World Events That Made the News a Century Ago

Let's jump back in time and revisit the major events that captured the world's attention exactly a hundred years ago.

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs

The Story Behind Ormond Gigli’s Photo: “Girls in the Windows”

Snuggle Up with These Feel-Good TV Shows This Winter

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

8 Historical Misunderstandings of the First Christmas

Some of the details that you have heard about the first Christmas are completely wrong. Here are 8 things that we bet you didn't know about the first Christmas.

14 Fascinating Museum Treasures That Stole the Show

These 14 museum finds are truly impressive.

These Alternate Versions of History Will Blow Your Mind...

Our world is full of 'what if?' questions, since we just love to speculate about how things could have turned out differently. Here are 10 of the best!

Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds

These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.

5 Classic Suspense Books That Will Mess with Your Mind

These classic suspense thrillers should be a must on every book lover's shelf.

15 Rare Photos of Iconic Authors You've Never Seen

Your favorite iconic authors, as you've never seen them before.

A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's

Take our hand and lets go on a Quick nostalgic trip to the main events the defined the 30's and the 40's.

These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!

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

The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved

Look at these gorgeous pictures to see how stars used to be...

The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating

You use these popular sports words all the time. But do you know where they come from?

15 Perceptive One-Liners by the Great Charles Darwin

Here are some profound pieces of wisdom from Charles Darwin, the father of evolution.

14 Fascinating Facts That Will Astound You

Here are 14 fascinating facts that will expand your perspective.

15 Movie Facts That Will Make You Want to Watch Again...

hese facts can change the way you look at iconic moments, reveal unexpected connections, or show just how inventive filmmakers had to be.

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.

10 Common Phrases You’re Probably Saying Wrong

You’ve misused these sayings for years!

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.

How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...

Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.

6 Treasures Owners Unwittingly Used As Household Goods

Sometimes, a prized treasure is hiding right under the noses of unsuspecting citizens. Some precious antiques are even being put to good use as household items.