What's Portmanteau? Surprising Etymologies of Common Words

If If you have ever said the words brunch, sitcom or spam, you have used portmanteaus. This is the fascinating origins story of many common words...

18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!

These glorious photos show history in full color.

Let’s Learn About 7 of the Longest Words!

Did you know that the longest word to appear in literature clocks at a staggering 183 letters? Find out about more such longest words.

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.

7 Downsides to Being Highly Intelligent

Everyone thinks that being blessed with a very high IQ can only be positive, but there are also downsides. Here are 7 downsides to being highly intelligent.

There’s a Visual Guide For Everything You Can Think Of!

Browsing through visual guides and maps like these is one of the easiest, funnest, and quickest ways to fill those knowledge gaps and learn something new!

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.

Did You Know These Interesting Facts About Colors?

A short article explaining why and how specific colors were chosen for everyday objects like cabs and police uniforms.

The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History

Do you know about the greatest monarchs in British history? Don't fret if you don't, because you're about to learn all about them right now.

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.

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

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

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.

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple

Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.

20 Age-Old Objects of Great Historical and Artistic Beauty

These 20 age-old artifacts have survived through the ages, and they’re here to tell the stories of their owners and creators.

12 Love Stories of Couples that Grew Better with Age

12 couples share their stories of growing old together, alongside a dose of worldly wisdom.

8 Mysterious Objects Found By Deep Sea Divers

The oceans are vast and mysterious, and they hide many strange and curious lost objects. Here are 8 such items, unearthed by deep-sea divers.

18 Amazing Facts About Very Well-Known Brands

There are some really interesting and amazing facts about some of the world's most well-known brands, and you're about to learn 18 of them right now!

Keep a Conversation Flowing With These Historical Facts

If a conversation you're having starts to stall, just throw out some of these amazing historical facts and you’ll be talking long into the night!

5 Historical Battles that Have Quite the Story to Tell

Read all about five of the most historically important battles to have ever graced this earth, many of which were fought and won by the underdogs.

9 Times the Future Was Predicted With Surprising Accuracy!

These 9 historical events were predicted with extreme accuracy, and here is who managed to forecast them...

The Past Was a Surprising and Truly Strange Time...

Here are some truly weird things that people used to do in the past from days gone by.

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.

How About Learning Some Fun SLANG From Colonial Times?

Here are 14 fascinating words from Colonial times that sadly didn’t survive until the present days, but we certainly think they’re worth bringing back!

These Short Classics Will be Perfect for a Weekend Read

These famous classic books are so short that you will easily wrap them up in a weekend.

10 Words that Mean the Opposite of What They Used to Mean

These meaning of words we know today used to have an opposite meaning when they were first used.