Trivia

9 Secrets You Never Knew About Your Own Clothes

If you think the tiny pocket on your jeans is useless, think again.


This Is What Dog and Cat Years Really Mean

Is the common belief that one dog year equals seven human years actually true?


10 Historical Figures You’ve Been Picturing All Wrong

Thanks to Hollywood and generations of misinformation, most people don’t know the truth behind these 10 historical figures.


46 Weird Facts Most People Don’t Know

Prepare to have your mind blown.


13 Pop Culture Facts to Have Ready for Trivia Night

You may think your brain is already brimming with entertainment knowledge. Your friends call you a walking, talking International Movie...


13 Creepiest Things You Can Find at the Bottom of the Ocean

Locomotive graveyards, ancient civilizations, felled military vessels, and unbelievably odd marine creatures are just a few of the macabre and...


18 of the Most Dangerous Jobs Around the World

Earning a living could cost you your life if you have one of these risky careers.


16 Signs of Evolution You Can Still Find on Your Body

We've come a long way from hunting and gathering, but certain physical traits and natural reactions remind us of our...

15 Fascinating Facts You Never Learned About America

Which president was a hangman, which owned a saloon, the country's deadliest job, and more fascinating trivia about American history...


7 Animals That Are Deadlier Than Sharks

There were 2,785 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks around the world between 1958 and 2016. Sounds like a high figure, but...


Motel vs. Hotel: What’s the Real Difference?

They're similar, but they're definitely not synonymous.


10 Secret Messages Hidden in World Famous Paintings

Which famous work has a giant skull hiding in plain sight? In which painting did the artist hide an image...


10 Petty Conflicts That Changed History

Popular shoe brands, U.S. state borders, and even electricity itself could have been very different if a few powerful guys...


13 World-Changing Ideas That Came from Dreams (Literally)

From classic novels to scientific breakthroughs to box-office blockbusters, some of our most important innovations were inspired by our subconscious.


13 Star Wars Facts Everyone Gets Wrong

You may think Ewoks are cute and that you know when Boba Fett first turns up, but you're wrong. Check...


17 of the Most Bizarre Things Thieves Have Ever Stolen

Apparently cash, jewellery and gadgets aren't the only valuables.


7 Facts About Pandas You Never Knew

Because who doesn't want to know more about the most adorable animals on the planet?

11 McDonald’s Menu Items That Totally Failed

The public was not lovin' it where these items were concerned.


5 Words That Mean the Opposite of What You Think

If your house is "inflammable," you probably need a fire extinguisher.


15 Pop Culture Trivia Questions People Always Get Wrong

Who created Mickey Mouse? What's Paul McCartney's middle name? Think long and hard before answering these tricky pop culture trivia...


6 Simple Words You’re Probably Pronouncing Wrong

No, "gyro" is not pronounced like "gyroscope."


Which 8 Famous Authors Coined These Common English Words?

Yes, "Twitter" and "Yahoo" are both much older than the Internet.


These Are the Latin Words You Use Every Day Without Knowing It

Don’t call Latin a dead language—chances are you speak it all the time.

11 Little-Known Punctuation Marks We Should Be Using

Why risk boring your friends and social-media followers with a mere period at the end of your texts, posts and...


Here’s Why the PB&J Ever Became a Thing

While the ingredients have been around for centuries, the idea of the sandwich is not as old as you'd think.


Why 1972 Was the Longest Year in History

A year is 12 months, 52 weeks, and 365 days. Yet, somehow, 1972 is considered the longest year in history....


The Surprisingly Dark History of Valentine’s Day You Never Knew

The colour red is associated with Valentine's Day because it's scientifically linked to passion and sexuality. But given what we...


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.


This Is Where All the Honeybees Hide During the Winter Months

Plenty of animals migrate or hibernate, but what do bees do?