Why the World Pronounces “Z” as “Zed” And Americans Don’t
In America, there’s only one way to pronounce the letter Z: zee, of course. However, head...
33 Secret Symbols Hidden on Famous U.S. Landmarks
U.S. landmarks, generally speaking, are pretty straightforward. In fact, you can usually gather all of...
What Is a Quokka? 15 Facts About the “Happiest” Creature on Earth
When National Geographic deems an animal “the happiest on earth,” you take note. And sure...
Why Cow Tipping Is Bogus—and Other Popular Animal Myths
Everyone knows someone—or knows someone who knows someone—who’s tipped over a cow. (Bonus points if...
These Are the Least Populated Places on Earth
Fact: the earth is one crowded place. Right now, as estimated by the Population Reference...
55 Amazing Facts About Sharks
Is there any creature that inspires more fascination, fear, or awe than the shark? These...
25 Things We Learned in School That Were Completely Wrong
While we’re from the school of thought that education is important, the truth is that...
27 Famous People Who’ve Lived to 100
Living to 100 is a cause for celebration. According to the United Nations, in 2012,...
100 Facts So Crazy You Won’t Believe They’re Actually True
The world is a strange, surprising place, in ways large and small, serious and trivial....
100 Amazing Facts for People Who Can’t Get Enough Amazing Facts
Some people enjoy learning a new fact every now and then, but others are absolute...
33 Remarkable Things That Actually Happened in the Year 1984
On June 8, 1949, George Orwell’s tour de force, 1984, hit shelves. The literary rebellion against...
Your Guide to Gender Pronouns
Now more than ever, people aren’t necessarily identifying with the sex they were assigned to...
Why Is It Called Pride?
The LGBTQIA+ community has been fighting for decades to be seen and accepted. Today, the...
14 Ways Ramadan Is Celebrated
Ramadan, the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, is observed annually by a majority...
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Get Stung by a Bee
If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you likely recall the nasty side effects...
23 Met Gala Secrets Only Insiders Know
On the first Monday of every May, the world watches intently as celebrities and fashion’s...
200 Awesome Facts About Everything
When you stop and think about it, you realize the world is truly an awesome...
30 Useful Yiddish Words Anyone Can Use
If you grew up in a Jewish household, then it’s likely that you already use...
15 Famous Landmarks You Won’t Believe Are Privately Owned
Mount Rushmore. The Eiffel Tower. The Great Wall of China. All over the world, countries,...
How Smart Are Dolphins Really? A Ranking of Dolphins Against Other Animals
After humans, dolphins are often regarded as the second-most intelligent animal on the planet. They...
