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.

I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...

Do you consider yourself to be a proud American who knows all there is to know about the good ol’ U.S. of A.? We bet you didn't know these facts!

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.

10 Common Phrases You’re Probably Saying Wrong

You’ve misused these sayings for years!

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.

18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!

These glorious photos show history in full color.

13 Old-School Home Items That Defined Life Before 1980

Take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of these vintage home items.

13 Honest Charts & Graphs That Describe Our Lives Too Well

Artist Irina Blok's illustrated charts and graphs about everyday life are so relatable.

These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!

There are weird laws in different parts of the world, but some of them are so amazingly beneficial, they should be put into use everywhere.

15 Intriguing Facts About the World Around Us

A whole lifetime wouldn't be enough to learn all there is to know about the world. Here are 15 fascinating facts you probably didn't know.

These Foods Are Considered Bad Luck on New Year’s!

It's considered extremely unlucky to eat these foods before the New Year.

10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways

This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.

20 Stunning Photos That'll Bring Happiness to Your Day

without saying anything, here are 20 photos that say a thousand words.

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.

Ruby Chocolate is More Than Just Its Pretty Pink Color

Ruby chocolate, the "fourth type of chocolate", has been gaining a lot of attention of late. Is it really a different type of chocolate?

What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!

Have you ever wondered how constellations got their names? These stories from Ancient Greece reveal the mythology behind 8 prominent constellations in the sky.

Do You Know the Truth About These Famous Figures?

Hollywood exaggerates and distorts many historical truths with its movies, but now you're about to find out the truth about some important figures...

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.

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.

Snuggle Up with These Feel-Good TV Shows This Winter

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

24 Photos of Love & Kindness to Inspire Us All

These amazing photographs are just what you need to remind you about the most important things in life, kindness and love.

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.

These 11 Quotes Don’t Belong to Those You Think They Do

Surprising quotations that were completely miscredited. Some have commonalities with the supposed authors, while others are completely off...

14 Charming Photos of Schools from Back in the 1950s

Peek inside 1950s classrooms with these charming photos.

These Useful Charts Are Handy In Various Life Situations!

With infographics and charts, you can learn and remember new information in such an easy and fun way!

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.

Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives

Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.

10 Battles in History Most People Don't Know About

The world would have been very different had it not been for these battles.

Don’t Fall For These Popular Food Safety Myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about food safety. Here are some common ones you shouldn’t believe.