10 Worst Places in Canada for Mosquitoes
We asked you to nominate the mosquito capital of Canada—and you delivered! Here's the buzz on the worst places in...
The Strangest Fact About Every Canadian Province and Territory
Which province has an official UFO landing welcome site? Which small town outlawed whistling for almost 20 years? From the...
25 Quirky Hotels Across Canada
From an historic lighthouse to a haunted jail, these quirky hotels across Canada are attractions in themselves.
Why Do Restaurants Put Rice in the Salt Shakers?
Plenty of restaurants use the "rice in salt shaker" trick. Here's why!
If You See a Hole in a Pen Cap, This is What It Means
Find out why there's a little hole in your pen cap and how it helps both you and your pen.
Five Times I Shouldn’t Have Used My Three-Metre Stilts
I’m just a modern woman with a career and a family—and the urge to stand above it all.
Keeping an Eye Out For Antique Eyecups
Once a staple in most medicine cabinets, these wee wonders are fun to collect. The best part? It's not an...
50+ Amazing “Did You Know” Facts Most People Actually Don’t Know
Finally, explanations for things you never stopped to think about twice.
The Crazy UNO Rule We Bet You Never Knew About
Before your next round of UNO, you may want to actually read those instructions that came with the game.
10 Fun Facts You Never Knew About Trivial Pursuit
Find out more about the game that's been called “the biggest phenomenon in game history.”
12 Scrabble Facts Even Super-Fans Don’t Know About
While most players know there are 100 tiles and that the person who picks the letter closest to A goes...
These 17 “Modern” Words Are Much Older Than You Thought
From "politically correct" to "smash hit," these terms have actually been in use for quite some time.
Why Alex Trebek Had a Bounced Cheque Framed on His Wall
It took some twists and turns for Alex Trebek's storied Jeopardy! career to take shape, including a very large bounced...
I Accidentally Bought a Bag of No-Purpose Flour. Now What?
I have devoted the remainder of my natural life to the pursuit of proving the flour’s purposelessness to any and...
What Happens to Old Cruise Ships?
Like every other work of machinery in the world, cruise ships can't run forever.
This Toronto Office Burglar Left Behind a Valuable Clue—A Photocopy of His Own Face
...And more unbelievable news stories that prove that life is sometimes stranger than fiction!
13 Facts You Never Knew About Apples
Here are some big apple facts, and small ones too.
30 Geography Facts Everyone Keeps Getting Wrong
Surprise—Sydney is not the capital of Australia, and there are *four* South Poles!
13 of the Most Expensive Mistakes Ever Made
Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can...
This Is Why Some People Are Ticklish—and Others Aren’t
Ever wonder why some people are ticklish, while others aren't? Or why you can't tickle yourself? Check out the fascinating...
30+ Lies You Were Told as a Kid—That You Probably Still Believe
From the length of time gum stays in your stomach to the true location of the North pole, these long...
How These 10 Body Parts Got Their Names
There’s a name for that space between your nose and eyebrows!
Why Do We Say the “Dog Days of Summer”?
Dogs are man's best friend and adorable, but what do they have to do with summer?
The Most Bizarre Things Librarians Have Found in Returned Books
According to this librarian, people will use *anything* for a bookmark.
18 Iconic TV Roles and the Actors Who Almost Played Them
Some actors are so closely associated with a specific role or TV series that it's hard to imagine he or...
The 35 Most Beautiful Man-Made Structures in the World
These monuments defy expectations of what humans can build—and sometimes seem to defy gravity itself. Get ready for some serious...
Here’s What Wild Animals Have Been Up to While Humans Are in Quarantine
People are staying inside, but the animals are coming out to explore.
9 Funny Photos of Cats “Working from Home”
They might be adorable, but they're very serious about their work.
Funny Photos of Grocery Store Items No One Wants to Panic-Buy
Toilet paper? Get real. Chocolate hummus and broccoli pizza crusts? There's plenty in stock.
