February 29th: 9 Quirky Leap Year Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Why February 29th is bad luck for salary workers, good luck for unmarried women, and nothing new for Hobbits.
Can You Pass This Dog Trivia Quiz?
We're putting your dog knowledge to the test with these 13 questions!
Why Are Most Airplane Seats Blue?
It comes down to science and logistics.
8 Secret Meanings Behind Classic Christmas Ornaments
Once you know the fascinating backstory behind each design, you'll want to hang one of each on your Christmas tree.
13 Foods That Were Invented by Accident
If you love Popsicles, beer, or ice cream cones, you have one of these accidental foodies to thank for stumbling...
Where Do the 12 Days of Christmas Come from, Anyway?
There's a lot more to the 12 days of Christmas than the famous Christmas carol.
This Is Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe
Stealing a kiss under the mistletoe wasn't always strictly a Christmas tradition.
How Well Do You Know Charles Dickens’ Classic A Christmas Carol?
From the time of its publication in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was an instant hit. Test your knowledge of the...
9 Strange Facts About Redheads You Never Knew Before
While only about two per cent of people in the world have naturally red hair, there are plenty of fun...
13 Popular Foods People Hated Eating 100 Years Ago
Culinary trends are just as fickle as fashion. Find out which gourmet foods you love used to only be fed...
9 Extraordinary Weather Events Caught on Camera
See the amazing beauty behind dramatic and dangerous storms, captured by photographer and storm chaser Eric Meola.
I’ve Worked on Sesame Street—Here’s What You Don’t Know
The iconic children's show is turning 50! And while you likely watched it as a child or with your own...
25 World Facts You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know
Impress your friends with these nuggets of knowledge.
13 Weirdly Fascinating Facts About Jellyfish
Think you know all there is to know about jellyfish? Think again. These simple invertebrates are a lot more complex...
How Do Cats Automatically Know How to Use a Litter Box?
Cat owners agree on the fact that it's convenient that they don't have to train their cat where to go...
13 Things You Never Knew About Manatees
These gentle giants are not only adorable—they’re also fascinating. Here are a few surprising facts about perhaps the sweetest sea...
21 Cat Facts That Are Purr-fectly Fascinating
Think you know everything there is to know about cats? Think again. We're about to blow your feline-loving mind with...
12 Airplane Facts You’ve Always Been Curious About
Flying can spark a lot of questions about everything from the iffy food to the holes in the airplane windows....
7 Myths About Full Moons You Can Safely Ignore
The full moon gets blamed for a lot of crazy stuff—not just werewolves! Here are the common myths about the...
50 Mandela Effect Examples That Are Seriously Mind-Bending
If you’ve ever had a memory of something you later learned never actually happened, you'll be happy to know there's...
For Pete’s Sake! Who Is Pete Anyway?
Hint: Pete is stealing someone's thunder.
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
The first version of the Haunted Mansion debuted in Disneyland back in 1969. We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the...
Here’s Why Airplane Seats Are Actually Facing the Wrong Way
It's rare to find airplane seats that face backward, but it's not as strange of an idea as you might...
This Is the Real Reason Jeans Have Those Tiny Pockets
It’s been called everything from a coin pocket to a ticket pocket, but here's the true story.
These Are the Most Populated Cities on Earth
Two thousand years ago, there were a mere 170 million people populating the entire planet Earth. The human race has...
13 Amazing Discoveries to Come Out of the Amazon Rainforest
It's home to 40,000 classified plant species—some of which are known cures for the things that ail us.
70+ Fascinating McDonald’s Facts Most People Don’t Know
With billions of people served, McDonald's has played a fascinating role in shaping international culture since its first restaurant opened....
What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet?
During a given flight travellers flush the toilets up to 1,000 times—here's what happens to all that sewage.
Do Sharks Really Smell Blood?
Sensitive cells and an enlarged olfactory bulb allow sharks to detect a small amount of blood in the water, but...