Who Is the Benedict Behind Eggs Benedict?
Several people lay claim to the distinction.
How One Canadian Pacifist Became a Hero in the Korean War
In 1952, Alphonse Pelletier was ready to leave Canada to serve on the battlefields in Korea. What he wasn't willing...
15 Minutes with Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
After the publication of his memoir, we talked to Jean Chrétien about advising Justin Trudeau, tiring of Donald Trump and...
8 Vintage Christmas Ads from the Past 100 Years
Though St. Nick appeared in ads as early as 1840, it wasn’t until after 1863, when cartoonist Thomas Nast created...
Remember Them: Clifford Swarbrick
Part of an ongoing tribute to honour Canada's war veterans.
What Queen Elizabeth Would Prefer We Not Know About Prince Charles
As a mum, Queen Elizabeth no doubt wishes to present her children (and herself as a mother) in the best...
Remember Them: Charles A. Muise
Part of an ongoing tribute to honour Canada's war veterans.
14 Mysterious Celebrity Deaths That Are Still Unexplained
Some of these deaths occurred decades ago—that hasn't stopped conspiracy theorists from trying to sniff out the truth.
18 Photos That Show What Christmas Looked Like 100 Years Ago
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but would you recognize what Christmas looked like a century ago?
8 Things You Never Knew About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, a time for people around the world to celebrate African-American history and culture, lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan....
The Man Who Always Travels with Queen Elizabeth II (Hint: It’s Not Prince Philip)
Let’s just say he has his bagpipes in tow wherever they go!
9 Crazy Old-Time Remedies That Were Used to Treat the Flu
It wasn’t so long ago we were draining patients’ blood and numbing them with whiskey.
Is This the Last Photo Ever Taken of JFK?
On the night of Nov. 21, 1963, President John F. Kennedy flew to Texas for a five-city re-election campaign tour....
The Monster-Hunter’s Travel Guide: 10 Spooky Must-See Destinations
On every continent, in every culture, spine-chilling monsters scare and baffle those who cross their path. Want to add a...
These 5 Canadians Are About to Find Out Their AncestryDNA Results
AncestryDNA gave these five Canadians the chance to uncover their family origins. Here’s what happened when they got the results...
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Halloween
You know it's spooky, creepy, and full of candy, but here are 13 things you might not have known about...
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...
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,...
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...
Why Historical Figures Always Had One Hand in Their Jackets
It's Greek to me!
Remember Them: Demeter George Eugene Mulnar
Part of an ongoing tribute to honour Canada's war veterans.
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...
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.
Remember Them: Frederick L. Fielding
Part of an ongoing tribute to honour Canada's war veterans.
Aretha Franklin: Memorable Milestones in the Queen of Soul’s Career
Aretha Franklin was a shining light in soul music and the women’s liberation and civil rights movements. Take a look...
15 Crimes That Will Never Ever Get Solved
Cases can go cold for a variety of reasons, and when they do, it's incredibly frustrating. But it looks like...
11 Popular Song Lyrics That Don’t Mean What You Think
What were Bruce Springsteen and The Beatles really trying to say?
9 Secrets You Never Knew About Your Own Clothes
If you think the tiny pocket on your jeans is useless, think again.
