9 Royal Ghosts That Still Haunt Britain to This Day
From Elizabeth I to Henry the VIII still hobbling about Windsor Castle, royal ghosts have been making the rounds about...
9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Origin of Your Favourite Foods
From salads to sandwiches to ice cream cones—we've got the scoop on the history of your favourite foods.
This Is Why Japan Has Blue Traffic Lights Instead of Green
This is what happens when you have one word for two colours.
Remember Them: Rudy Deutsch
Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.
Remember Them: Leonard James Brown
Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.
Remember Them: Roy Foster
Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.
Jesse Owens’ Greatest Olympic Prize
In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest in 1960, Jesse Owens recounts his friendship to a German athlete...
20 Last Words From History’s Most Famous People
We've rounded up some thought-provoking parting words from famous leaders, writers, politicians and entertainers. Did the most memorable ones make...
9 Great Words You Never Knew Were Gaelic
More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are...
Here’s What Your Passport Colour Really Means
There's a significant reason behind the four standard colours found on passports—but there are some unusual shades, too.
This Is the Reason Why North Americans Refrigerate Eggs and Europeans Don’t
The most important part is keeping harmful bacteria at bay. But does that mean you have to refrigerate? Not the...
The Royal Past Lives On Behind India’s Palace Doors
In India’s Rajasthan region, one-time royal families are opening the doors of the past to travellers who want to share...
Island Retreat: My Caribou Light Station Memories
Lake Superior's Caribou Light Station holds a special place in this Ontario resident's heart.
You’ll Never Believe Exactly How Much It Costs to Light the Eiffel Tower Every Day
The City of Light's most notable monument has an electric bill that's anything but light.
10 Obsolete Inventions People Thought Were Going to Last Forever
When was the last time you actually used one of these?
10 “French” Things That Aren’t Actually from France
Even some of you francophiles are guaranteed to be surprised by the true origins of these terms mistakenly coined to...
Meet the Most Indestructible Species on the Planet
Could these creatures outlast all other life on Earth? Science seems to think so.
Why Queen Elizabeth Always Wears Gloves—and More Secrets from Her Glove Maker
It's not because they go with her outfits.
10 Secret, Quirky Messages in Company Logos You See All the Time
What do Apple, Amazon and Toblerone have in common? Their logos each hide a secret code!
9 Weird Ways Pencils Changed the World
Why pencils are yellow, who drank graphite-infused wine, Hemingway's pointy little secret to great writing, and more.
You’ll Never Guess What Amazon Was Almost Called—and Why They Had to Change the Name
Before Amazon became the world's largest online shopping site, there were several different contenders for names—and if you type some...
What Is It? – September 2017
Any idea what this mystery object might be? Help out a fellow Our Canada reader and send in your answers!
Remember Them: Charles Davis
Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.
Here’s Why You Should Thank the Ancient Greeks for Your Birthday Cake
They're the reason we eat cake and blow out candles every year!
This is the Strange (But True!) Origin of the Smiley Face
The story behind the symbol of happiness isn't as cheerful as you'd expect.
22 History Lessons Your Teacher Lied to You About
Alternative facts have always been with us, and they've always been used to cover up uncomfortable truths. Here's some history...
The Battle of Dieppe: 75 Years Later
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, the sacrifice of Canadians who fought there will never be...
What Is It? – August/September 2017
Any idea what this mystery object might be? Help out a fellow Our Canada reader and send in your answers!
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada Day
Canada is looking pretty good for 150! But how well do you know our country? Regardless of your knowledge, here...
