These Were the Last States to Join the U.S.
In the summer of 1776, the United States Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence,...
The Most Famous Shipwrecks Still Waiting to Be Discovered
Shipwrecks are the stuff of movie magic. Nothing makes for better blockbuster fodder than a...
23 Hilarious Things People Failed to Trademark
People love filing trademarks. The World Intellectual Property Organization estimates that, in 2016 alone, a staggering...
30 Popular Brands That Once Had Totally Different Names
Sometimes, your first choice is your best choice. And other times? Well, not so much....
33 “Normal” Things in the U.S. That Freak Everyone Else Out
While every region of the United States has its own quirks and identity, there are...
These Are All the “World’s Tallest Buildings” Throughout History
When you think of the world’s tallest buildings, you likely imagine glittering cities like New...
10 Ways Playing Games Keep You Young
We might be getting older by the minute, but that doesn’t mean we have to...
20 Facts About Dolphins That Will Make You Love Them Even More
Everyone loves dolphins. They’re finned, they’re fun, and they’re particularly friendly to humans. Sure, you...
13 Ways Playing Games Can Ease Stress
With job expectations to check our email around the clock and our health suffering as...
23 Old-Fashioned Compliments We Should Totally Bring Back
A good compliment can go a long way. But after awhile, calling the apple of...
Here’s Why 911 Became the Number for Emergencies
One of the first numbers a child today learns is 9-1-1, the simple three digits...
11 Important Historical Moments in the U.S. That Are Rarely Taught in School
As a kid, it’s easy to assume you’ll learn everything you need to know about...
33 Crazy Facts You Never Knew About the Kardashians
The members of the Kardashian family have lived nearly every moment of the past decade...
30 Facts About Elephants That Will Amaze You
It’s no secret that elephants are extraordinary animals. These magnificent beasts have an impressive size,...
Why Being a Left-Hander Makes Everything So Much Harder
You might think that being left-handed is a minor quirk that generally doesn’t impede on...
27 Surprising Things You Never Realized You Inherited from Your Parents
We usually think of heredity in relatively simple terms: You’ve got your father’s eyes, your...
Can You Guess the State Based on Its Weirdest World Record?
Every year since 1955, Guinness World Records has come out with a lengthy book detailing...
20 Shows That Have Been Canceled More Than Once
It’s hard enough seeing your favorite TV show canceled once, let alone twice—or, in some...
15 Secrets Jackie Kennedy Never Wanted Anyone to Know
The Kennedy family has captured Americans for decades. And though the actual blood members of...
20 Secrets Police Officers Don’t Want You to Know
Of course, the average person knows that drinking and driving is illegal. But do you...
