11 Mind-Blowing Facts About Snow You Never Knew Until Now
No two snowflakes are alike? Well, maybe not.
6 Crazy and Colourful Facts About Rainbows
Spoiler alert: There's no pot of gold at the end of this article. Your consolation prize? This information about one...
Jane Austen’s Fans Were Called Janeites—and 9 Other Fascinating Facts About Iconic Authors
Trekkies and Star Wars fans have nothing on book lovers.
6 Famous Animals That Changed History
Not all cultural pioneers walk on two legs. These famous animals have played an important role in our history and...
What Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe Have in Common—and 19 Other Surprising Historical Connections
Animals we think of as prehistoric lived long enough to have their picture drawn and some "modern" inventions are older...
This Is Why We Wear Wedding Rings on the Fourth Finger
Ancient cultures had a sweet reasoning behind it.
Why Wedding Dresses are White (and Other Fun Facts About Colour)
Ever wondered why soccer balls are black and white, bubble gum is pink and prize ribbons are blue? We found...
This Is the Rarest Hair and Eye Colour Combination in Humans
You may be special, but not this special.
The Real Reason Why Christmas Colours Are Green and Red
We’ve long accepted green and red as the official colours of Christmas, but the real reason behind that association dates...
20 Extraordinary Facts About Reader’s Digest Canada
Everyone has a story about Reader's Digest. Over the decades, our iconic magazine has touched the lived of so many—across...
19 Mind-Blowing Facts You Never Knew About the Eiffel Tower
The 300 artists who protested it, the woman who married it, the man who really designed it, and more
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Moustaches
Whether you have one, want one, or wish they'd all disappear, the Mo has made its comeback. Just in time...
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.
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...
14 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Called by Different Names in the U.K.
The chips/fries difference is just the beginning.
8 Strange Body Parts and Their Surprising Purposes
Some parts of our body get more credit than others. Read up on the fascinating bits you've never considered.
13 Unusual International Customs You Never Knew Existed
What we consider polite and sensible behaviour at home isn't always perceived in the same fashion outside our borders. Don't...
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 Real Reason Queen Elizabeth Wears Neon Outfits All the Time
Queen Elizabeth's bright hues are no accident.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About the World’s Greatest Tourist Attractions
Did you know that 40 per cent of the New York subway system is above ground, and it runs 24...
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...
6 Iconic American Landmarks That Almost Weren’t
America's national treasures weren't always destined for their current glory. These six stories almost changed the course of history.
The Surprisingly Simple Reason We Say “Hello” When We Answer the Phone
Thank Thomas Edison for our uniform phone greeting. If Alexander Graham Bell had his way, we'd all be talking like...
Science Has Figured Out Why You Love the Smell of Old Books
No, you're not weird for sticking your nose straight in the pages.
The Real History of Cinco de Mayo (It’s Not a Celebration of Mexico’s Independence)
Before you make those margaritas, let's be clear on what we're actually celebrating, shall we?
How Your Nose Got Its Shape (It’s Not Just DNA)
You might have the same narrow nose as your mom, but new research has discovered that there's more to nose...
8 Sweet and Surprising Facts About Jelly Beans Every Candy Lover Should Know
In the world of candy, jelly beans might seem like bit players that take centre stage every Easter. But the...
17 Words Even Smart People Mispronounce
If you pronounce these words differently, don’t worry—many people do. But here’s how they were originally meant to be pronounced...
6 Spooky Facts You Never Knew About the Moon
That mysterious ball of rock 239,000 miles from Earth has inspired myths and superstitions for thousands of years. But sometimes...
