Culture

Let us entertain you! Here, you’ll find collections of Canada’s funniest jokes, as well as our guides to the best streaming content on Netflix, brain-teasing trivia, and insightful takes on pop culture.

What the World Would Look Like Without Mosquitoes

Wouldn't it be nice to spend summer evenings outdoors without being menaced by mosquitoes? According to these scientists, we should...


The Fascinating True Stories Behind the World’s Greatest Lost Cities

Get your Indiana Jones-style fedora ready for a modern-day armchair expedition of places rediscovered after centuries.


7 Famous Hotel Mysteries That Still Remain Unsolved

From murders to disappearances, these unsolved mysteries all have hotels in common.


30+ Lies You Were Told as a Kid—That You Probably Still Believe

From the length of time gum stays in your stomach to the true location of the North pole, these long...


15 Fascinating Facts About Princess Beatrice

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice has been maintaining a somewhat lower profile than her sister, HRH Princess Eugenie, which makes...


The Cutest Baby Animals Born During the Pandemic

This is the type of news the world needs right now.


How Three Brothers Escaped from Communist East Germany

Over the course of 14 years, three siblings risked their lives and took on the Berlin Wall one-by-one.


13 Amazing Things Caught on Camera for the First Time

There's a first for everything—and sometimes, when we're lucky enough, it gets caught on film.


14 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince George

His parents, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, keep the life of the future heir to the British throne very private....


12 Exciting Spy Movies You Need to Watch Again

Dive into the exhilarating and dangerous world of espionage with these modern classics!


How These 10 Body Parts Got Their Names

There’s a name for that space between your nose and eyebrows!


Hidden Personality Traits Revealed Through Your Favourite Ice Cream Flavour

If you think ordering vanilla means you're boring, see how personality traits are linked to your favourite ice cream flavour.


10 Time Travel Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

We've rounded-up 10 thrillers, comedies and romances to help you grapple with the big question: would you change the past...



20 Things Most of Us Think Are the Same—But Aren’t

You're probably saying these things interchangeably.


Why Do We Say the “Dog Days of Summer”?

Dogs are man's best friend and adorable, but what do they have to do with summer?

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50+ Canadian Comedians to Watch Out For—and Their Best Jokes

These Canadian comedians are making us proud—and making us laugh, too! Check out the best jokes from these rising stars...


I’m Living in a Long-Term Care Home During COVID-19—Here’s How I’m Coping

An 87-year-old resident of a long-term care facility hit hard by COVID-19 shares his hopes, fears and daily struggles of...


How My Mother-in-Law’s Casserole Brought Us Together During Quarantine

Even though she lost her husband of 50 years two months before lockdown, my mother-in-law still delivered dinners and other...


Here’s What “Defunding the Police” Actually Means

Here’s what defunding the police could look like—and the arguments in favour of this plan.


10 Travel Documentaries That Will Satisfy Your Wanderlust During the Lockdown

These exciting travel documentaries will inspire your future itineraries—or allow you to live out your bucket list from the comfort...


20 Silly Warning Labels That Will Leave You Scratching Your Head

Warning: Do not read this post while unconscious.

12 Documentaries About Race Everyone Needs to See

These powerful documentaries about race offer rich insight into our society and culture—and are must-see's for anyone who wants to...


This Group Inspired Thousands of Canadians to Help Each Other Through COVID-19

How Caremongering Toronto co-founder Mita Hans sparked a worldwide movement to be kind.


A Snakebite Turned This Woman’s Thailand Vacation Into a Fight for Her Life

Doctors raced to find an antidote as the snake’s venom spread through Shalabha Kalliath’s body, attacking her organs and inching...



11 Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear

Now is the time to listen, learn and take action. Anti-racism is active—and educating ourselves can be a crucial first...


Why You Should Stop Saying “I Don’t See Colour”

This statement probably doesn't mean what you think it does. We got an award-winning documentary filmmaker to tell us why.