Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives

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

Find Your Holiday Cheer in These 10 Christmas Books

These charming Christmas books will get you in the mood for the holidays.

The Streets of Rome: 15 Illustrations of Daily Life

Here are 15 artistic depictions that offer a glimpse into what life was like in ancient Rome.

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.

Creative Shopping Ideas You’ll Wish Were Everywhere

These stores are setting new standards for what shopping should feel like.

12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today

In this article, we'll focus on 12 surprising everyday items we all use that got their start many centuries ago in Ancient China...

The 20 Most Impressive and Random Collections People Keep

We have all heard of a stamp or comic book collection, but we bet you have never seen collections like these before.

8 Bizarre Customs From Not-So-Long Ago

Here are 8 practices that used to be viewed as normal in the past, but today they seem bizarre, dangerous... or both!

These Inventors Changed the World Forever

These inventors changed the world with their inventions, but can you name any of them? Here are 8 little-known inventors that changed the world.

The 12 Moonwalkers: The Men Who Touched The Lunar Surface

Here's a look at the only 12 men in history to have walked on the surface of the moon.

These Huge Hairdos Will Make You Glad It's Not the 1960s!

People have always been extremely dedicated to their appearance, and nothing exemplifies this better than 1960s hairstyles. Take a look at this huge hairdos!

Memoirs That’ll Change Your Life: Must-Reads for Everyone

These powerful memoirs are must-reads for everyone.

The Encyclopedia Won’t Tell You These Unique Facts

Here are 12 unique and curious facts about the world that will definitely surprise you.

History vs. Hollywood: The Real Voyagers of the Titanic

A great many of the characters in the 1997 hit movie Titanic were based on real people. These are the stories and faces of the real voyagers of the Titanic.

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.

These Beauty Practices of the Past Look Strange Today…

17 fascinating photos of beauty procedures, treatments, and practices from the first half of the 20th century that look strange and curious today

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

Take a look at some common Greek proverbs that are full of wisdom.

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.

15 Sunday Quotes for Laughs, Reflection, and Rest

To celebrate the spirit of Sundays, we’ve gathered 15 quotes that capture the essence of this beloved day.

This Could’ve Been the Worst Nuclear Catastrophe in the US

In 1961, the US avoided a major nuclear disaster thanks to sheer luck...

These Wonderful Shots Are From Many Special Times Gone By

Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing, and these beautiful black and white images reinforce that notion. Jump back into the past with these shots.

If You Have Old Toys Laying Around, You Might Be Rich

If you've got any of these toys from the 1980s laying around, then you might just be sitting on a goldmine!

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.

These Mysterious Cases of Exorcism Are Infamous...

History is full of demon possession and ecorcism stories, which will make your spine crawl. Here are three such mysterious cases.

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...

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.

11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

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