7 Facts About Ancient Humans That May Surprise You

Our ancient forefathers displayed many moments of courage and even ingenuity. Here are 7 fascinating and surprising facts about prehistoric humans.

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.

23 Strange But Fascinating Facts You’ll Want to Know

Here are 23 extraordinary facts that will expand your understanding of the world we live in.

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.

7 Odd Moments in History That Sound Too Surreal Today

Learn about some truly unusual and bizarre events from history that would have probably broken the Internet if they happened today.

These 10 Habits Will Make You Look Younger & More Radiant

These 10 simple daily habits can help you feel and look more radiant and youthful

11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

Have you ever heard of contronyms? Here’s a hint - these are words that contradict themselves.

10 Mysteries that have Shocked Human History

10 incredible mysteries we know very little about.

18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated

Don't the cute exterior of these illustrations deceive you. This is a real treasure trove of fascinating facts about the world we live in

9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know

Venture beyond the usual facts about the pyramids and Tutankhamen and learn 9 equally fascinating facts and misconceptions about Ancient Egypt

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!

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!)

Here Are 18 Facts That Are Bound to Blow Your Mind!

Here are 18 amazing facts that you won't be forgetting anytime soon!

The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars

Here’s a look at some of the most memorable films that missed out on Best Picture at the Oscars.

6 Ancient Kingdoms You Were Never Taught About

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

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.

These Photos Prove: Time & Angle Make All the Difference!

These fascinating comparison photos highlight what a huge difference time angle can make!

25 Old Photos That Show How Different the World Used To Be

Check out this amazing collection of vintage pictures that show us how much the world around us has changed.

20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process

If you find it hard to make a decision, these cognitive stumbling blocks could be what's affecting your behavior.

15 Quotes by Meryl Streep That Inspire Everyone

Meryl Streep, the queen of acting, has shared many wonderful words on life and success that everyone will find inspiring.

Collection: The Greatest Moments in History

A collection of fascinating, sometimes controversial and surprising stories from the annals of history. Explore and learn about the fascinating past of humanity and some of its most outstanding figures.

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.