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 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!

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

You’ll Love Learning Of These Surprising Facts!

We assure you - these 14 facts are as entertaining and as they are unbelievable!

18 Moments of History that Shed Light On Different Times

These 18 photos open a world of yesteryear for us to explore and enjoy.

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.

It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew

Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.

14 Famous Disappearances That Still Baffle Investigators

These fanous disappearances haunt our collective imagination.

The Fascinating Last Words of Famous Historical Figures

Some of the most important figures in world history, along with some of the most notorious, had some fascinating things to say just before they left this world.

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.

15 Perceptive One-Liners by the Great Charles Darwin

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

10 Mysteries that have Shocked Human History

10 incredible mysteries we know very little about.

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 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.

20 Compliments to Show Your Friends You Appreciate Them

Our friends deserve to be appreciated from time to time. These compliments will surely make them smile.

Snuggle Up with These Feel-Good TV Shows This Winter

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

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.

10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day

From trench coats, to pilates and blood banks, all of these 10 things we think of as very modern were actually conceived during WWI.

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.

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!

Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills with These Great Tips

If you want to improve your critical thinking skills then you should take a look at these fantastic tips.

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!

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.

Hilarious: When Words Sound Alike But Mean Different...

Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but aren't spelled the same and mean something different. Here are 15 that are the wordiest of words.

Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place

Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!

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...