How Did This Flamingo End Up In the Ottawa River?
Elisha the flamingo wasn't prepared for the cold. But was the rescue crew prepared for Elisha? Enjoy this RD Classic...
Why Switching to a Shorter Line Isn’t Always a Good Idea
Stay true to your queue. Harvard researchers say so.
Why You Should Never Call Queen Elizabeth by Her Name
Meeting the Queen is an amazing opportunity—just don't call her by her name!
6 Military Terms That You Use Every Day Without Even Knowing It
If you've ever reached for a morning "cup of joe" or passed an exam "with flying colours," you're well on...
This is Why the Letters on a Computer Keyboard Aren’t in Alphabetical Order
ABCDEFG seems to make a lot more sense than QWERTY. This is why designers went with the latter.
21 Everyday Phrases You’d Never Believe Were Invented By Shakespeare
You don't have to walk around proclaiming "to be or not to be" to bring Shakespeare into everyday conversation. Here's...
This Is Why You Get Down on One Knee to Propose
That knight in shining armour from your favourite childhood fairy tale may play a part.
Prince George Is Learning to Speak This Foreign Language (Hint: It’s Not German or French!)
Three-year-old George, as well as his two-year-old sister Princess Charlotte, are learning to speak one common foreign language.
10 Amazing Words We No Longer Use (But Should!)
Zounds! These obsolete yet colourful words have fallen out of use, but you’ll sound super smart mixing them into your...
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You Won’t Believe How Many Places Around the World Are Named After Queen Elizabeth
Who knew it would be this many?
This Is Where All the Honeybees Hide During the Winter Months
Plenty of animals migrate or hibernate, but what do bees do?
Weird Facts About 7 Punctuation Marks You See Everywhere
A Dutchman calls it the monkey’s tail, an Israeli insists it’s a strudel. They aren’t bantering about some new simian-themed...
15 Minutes With Burden of Truth‘s Kristin Kreuk
Actress and proud Vancouverite Kristin Kreuk shares the scoop on her new legal drama, what she's learned since Smallville and...
How Prince Charles Broke a 115-Year-Old Royal Family Record
This record was held for well over ten decades and it took Prince Charles close to sixty years to finally...
11 Mind-Blowing Facts About Snow You Never Knew Until Now
No two snowflakes are alike? Well, maybe not.
6 Crazy and Colourful Facts About Rainbows
Spoiler alert: There's no pot of gold at the end of this article. Your consolation prize? This information about one...
7 Great Movies That Didn’t Need Their Modern Remake
Why mess with a good thing? Check out these classic movies that didn't need any reupholstery. Keep it classic, Hollywood!
9 Greatest Movies to Watch Just for the Clothes
Some movies you watch for the plot, others you watch for the gorgeous clothes. Here are nine of the best...
This Is How Much the British Royal Family Spent on Travel in 2017
The royal family makes plenty of international trips every year. But when it comes to official business, how large is...
This Heartwarming Detail About Meghan Markle’s Ring Will Make You Melt
There's more to this stunning ring than meets the eye.
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About “The Godfather”
Did you know that one of the most iconic lines in movie history was improvised? We're making you an offer...
15 Tongue-Twisting Hockey Player Names (and How to Properly Pronounce Them)
Even if you're a longtime fan of the good old hockey game, the names of the new players can be...
Jane Austen’s Fans Were Called Janeites—and 9 Other Fascinating Facts About Iconic Authors
Trekkies and Star Wars fans have nothing on book lovers.
6 Famous Animals That Changed History
Not all cultural pioneers walk on two legs. These famous animals have played an important role in our history and...
Yes, Kate Middleton Did Have a Job Before Royal Life—Here’s What She Did
Believe it or not, the Duchess of Cambridge was once just like us.
What Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe Have in Common—and 19 Other Surprising Historical Connections
Animals we think of as prehistoric lived long enough to have their picture drawn and some "modern" inventions are older...
This Is Why We Wear Wedding Rings on the Fourth Finger
Ancient cultures had a sweet reasoning behind it.
Why Wedding Dresses are White (and Other Fun Facts About Colour)
Ever wondered why soccer balls are black and white, bubble gum is pink and prize ribbons are blue? We found...
