War & Weapons
Lizzie the Elephant, Sheffield’s WWI Industrial Mascot
Lizzie the elephant helped transport machinery around Sheffield, England during WWI.
3 Minutes Read
Historic Events
The Historical Yet Bizarre London Beer Flood
The London Beer Flood, claimed the lives of 9 people, as well as injuring many more and causing damage to multiple houses.
4 Minutes Read
Historic Events
The Bizarre Salem Tomato Trials
Tomatoes, shortly after their introduction to the western world, were long considered to be a poisonous fruit.
3 Minutes Read
Animals
10 Interesting Facts About Komodo Dragons
Young Komodo dragons roll around in poop and climb trees to avoid getting eaten.
7 Minutes Read
Books & Words
The Fascinating Origins of the Word “Boycott”
The word "boycott" doesn't really hold any similarities to other words.
3 Minutes Read
History
The Pirate Who Raided A Ship For Their Hats
In 1717 the infamous pirate Benjamin Hornigold raided a ship to take hats... not lives.
2 Minutes Read
Business & Economy
24 Weird Coins, Notes and Types of Currency
Potato Mashers were used in the Ancient Bafia culture as a form of currency.
9 Minutes Read
Film & TV
10 Facts About Your Favorite Droids: R2-D2 & C-3PO
Both R2-D2 and C-3PO appear in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. They are seen on a wall in hieroglyphics.
11 Minutes Read
Sports & Games
29 Incredible Facts About Ivysaur | Pokémon
According to Pokédex entries, Ivysaurs are able to manipulate nature around them.
4 Minutes Read
Animals
The Drunken Elephant Rampage That Killed 3 People
A 70-strong herd of Indian elephants wandered into town and drank down the entire cache of alcohol.
2 Minutes Read
History
10 Crazy Coincidences That Are Hard To Believe
Have you ever wondered if you'll ever meet your lookalike? There is only a 9% chance of you meeting your doppelgänger!
12 Minutes Read
Space
100 Interesting Space Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind
Neptune's moon, Triton, orbits the planet backwards. It's the only large moon in our solar system that does this.
22 Minutes Read