Holidays & Events
15 Interesting Facts About Independence Day
Did you know that former US presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on the 4th of July?
7 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
10 Incredible Powers That The Queen Of England Has
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to 120 countries without a passport?
8 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
8 Strange Facts About Ninjas
Did you know that the Shuriken, or Ninja Star, isn't even proven to be used by ninjas? It was actually a weapon samurai used.
4 Minutes Read
Art & Design
10 Magnificent Facts About Michelangelo
Did you know that Michelangelo designed the fortifications for his hometown, the city of Florence?
6 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
Are Mermaids Real?
The most famous documented sighting of a mermaid was by Christopher Columbus in 1493, off the coast of Africa.
4 Minutes Read
Transportation
A Brief History Of Bicycles
The first electric-powered bicycle was patented on December 31, 1895, by American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr.
5 Minutes Read
Crime & Law
7 Criminals Who Could Still Be Out There Today
Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls were murdered in D.C. by a man who dubbed himself The Freeway Phantom. He was never found.
6 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
The Bizarre Story Of The First Homeless Shelter
During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.
4 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
30 Presidential Facts About Joe Biden
Joe Biden was the first president-elect in US history to mention transgender people in his victory speech.
3 Minutes Read
History
The History Of Roman Numerals
Did you know that Roman numerals were actually created between 850 and 750 BC before Rome was even founded?
3 Minutes Read
Holidays & Events
Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?
In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."
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Historic Events
8 Shocking Facts About The Spanish Flu
Did you know that the Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain?
6 Minutes Read