Culture
-
Why Does Oktoberfest Start in September?
Why doesn’t October get all the glory? -
50 Things You Didn’t Know About Woodstock on Its 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago in upstate New York, a counterculture was born. Here's everything you never... -
13 Facts You Never Knew About Apples
Here are some big apple facts, and small ones too. -
14 Doctor Who Quotes To Live Your Life By (From Every Doctor)
With more than 900 years of experience to draw from, it’s only natural everyone's favourite... -
15 of the Most Inspirational and Uplifting Nelson Mandela Quotes
To celebrate the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, the South African politician and champion of... -
27 Hope Quotes That Will Instantly Lift You Up
Read these hope quotes to get you through a tough time, or just for a little inspiration. -
50+ Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’90s
Remember running to Blockbuster on Friday nights for the latest VHS release? -
What the Most Populated Cities in the World Used to Look Like
They're some of the densest and most crowded places on Earth—but was it always so?
-
9 Historical Photos of Famous Landmarks Under Construction
These photos provide a whole new glimpse at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Statue of Liberty, and more. -
30+ Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’80s
Who can forget the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? -
25 Most Glamorous Vintage Photos of Life in the 1950s
The end of World War II ushered in a happy, prosperous time in North America,... -
12 Ernest Hemingway Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live Boldly
Ernest Hemingway, writer and adventurer extraordinaire, is best known for the words he put in... -
25 Work-Friendly Jokes That Will Still Crack You Up
Just try to read these with a straight face. You're guaranteed a chuckle even if... -
What Happens If Someone Objects at Your Wedding?
You'll probably only witness an objection after "speak now or forever hold your peace" in... -
11 Inspiring, Insightful and Just Plain Wise Quotes From the Dalai Lama
In honour of the 14th Dalai Lama's 84rd birthday on July 6, we rounded up our... -
13 Pop Culture References That Will Confuse Anyone Born After 1990
Nothing makes you feel old quite like explaining pop culture references.
-
What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet?
During a given flight travellers flush the toilets up to 1,000 times—here's what happens to... -
Do Sharks Really Smell Blood?
Sensitive cells and an enlarged olfactory bulb allow sharks to detect a small amount of... -
7 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Princess Diana
August 31st marks the 22nd anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Here are seven royal secrets... -
10 Things You Should Never Do with Your Left Hand
Don't be caught doing any of these things with your left hand.