Culture

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Why James Bond Would Have Made a Terrible Spy in Real Life

It takes more than a perfectly tailored tuxedo and cutting one-liners to make an effective secret agent.


10 Animals That Have Become Extinct in the Last 100 Years

Since 1900, nearly 500 species of animal have gone extinct, according to a 2015 study. The good news is, scientists...


This Is the Real Reason You Hate Scary Movies

Yes, it's perfectly normal to NOT enjoy being scared.


12 Still-Unanswered Questions About the Assassination of JFK

The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a "cruel and shocking act of violence directed against a man, a family,...


17 Punny Halloween Costumes You Should Totally Try This Year

Really, what's better than a punny costume?


14 Things You Didn’t Know About Princess Eugenie

In the second royal wedding of 2018, Princess Eugenie is tying the knot on Oct. 12. But who is she,...


8 Funny Political Quotes (and Insults) You Can’t Help But Laugh At

Canada is a great country, but as far as put-downs go, we can learn a thing or two from our...



12 “Facts” About Queen Elizabeth II That Aren’t True

Fascinated by Queen Elizabeth, we decided to fact-check some of the more popular stories we've heard about her. Turns out...


9 Incredible Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

From mathematicians to athletes to entrepreneurs, here are the empowering stories of women you may not know about, but definitely...


How All Souls’ Day Is Celebrated Around the World

In these countries, honouring the dead is a sacred—and sometimes very lively—celebration.


The 20 Dirtiest Jobs in the World

Your desk job won’t sound so bad after seeing these dirty jobs.


Meet the Investigators and Scientists Fighting Food Fraud in Europe

Food fraud is big business across Europe—and it kills. But investigators are turning up the heat on the gangs behind...


15 Cool Jobs You Could Have in the Future

Drones and robots may be replacing humans in the workplace, but here are some great gigs you can look forward...


13 Clever Halloween Costumes for Work

Get in the spooky spirit at the office by throwing on one of these Halloween costumes for work.


The Secret Message Meghan Markle Hid in Her Wedding Veil

It’s an incredibly romantic gesture—and it proves that no one knew as much about the Duchess’s wedding outfit as they...

The Surprising Humorous Side of Stephen Hawking You Didn’t Know About

“If you are looking for trouble,” joked Hawking on 
The Simpsons, “you found it!”


This Is Meghan Markle’s Closest Pal in the Royal Family

Meghan Markle has many A-list celebrity friends, but who in the royal family has a soft spot for her? The...



The 15 Quirkiest News Stories from 2018

While headlines are meant to shock and surprise us, these stories reveal the true wackiness of the world in which...


15 Minutes with Dan Levy

The Great Canadian Baking Show host weighs in on oven drama, queer characters and working with his dad, Eugene.


Inside TIFF 2018: Xavier Dolan Tackles Fame in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

Xavier Dolan’s new film, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, tells the story of a famous actor who...

Can You Identify the British Royal by Their Childhood Picture?

Think you're a royals expert? Let's see if you can correctly guess who each of these royal babies and kids...


Inside TIFF 2018: Salma Hayek Rules Wall Street in The Hummingbird Project

Salma Hayek’s new film, The Hummingbird Project, depicts the battle between two ambitious cousins and a high-frequency trading tycoon over...


10 Historical Figures You Didn’t Know Were Related

Hint: George Washington wasn't the only world-famous leader in his family.


10 of the Most Gorgeous Shipwrecks Around the World

The stories behind shipwrecks can be tragic, but what they leave behind is stunning.


The Last Thing James Dean Said Before His Infamous Car Crash

The famous American actor passed away at the young age of 24.


Inside TIFF 2018: How Elle Fanning Transformed Into a Pop Star for Teen Spirit

Elle Fanning's new film, Teen Spirit, tells the story of a teenager who auditions on an American Idol-esque television show....