Why Is Catherine the Great ‘Great’? Her Accomplishments
2020-09-14
Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Well, she was a bit of an overachiever who transformed her country. Here are her accomplishments.Continue Reading
What was Catherine the Great Like? Temperament and Looks
2020-08-26
Was Catherine the Great tough or merry? She was merry. She loved to laugh, was cultured, friendly, and charming. She was not the belle of the ball, though.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great Fact Check. Which Rumours Are True?
2020-08-26
Was Catherine the Great a nymphomaniac? Did she have a string of younger lovers? Did she collect erotic furniture? Find out which rumours are true.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Death: Horse or no Horse?
2020-08-26
So how did Catherine the Great really die? Was there a horse involved?Continue Reading
Siberian Tigers From A to Z: Information and Photos
2020-08-17
Want to know all the basics about Siberian tigers? Here you go.Continue Reading
These 9 US Inventions Shaped Our World
2020-07-27
These 9 inventions, Made in the USA, have shaped our modern world. Some of them, like the internet and refrigerators, we use every single day.Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar’s Three Greatest Mistakes
2020-07-06
The South American hero who freed 5 countries, Simon Bolivar, lost the love of the people and died in exile. What went wrong? These were his 3 mistakes.Continue Reading
These Elon Musk Companies Are Propelling You Into the Future
2020-06-29
Travel, cars, and human-computer interactions will never be the same. These 8 audacious companies founded by Elon Musk are spicing things up.Continue Reading
These Are the 8 Best Nude Beaches the World Has to Offer
2020-06-22
Dare to bare it all. In these beaches from all over the world nudism is allowed, actually in some of them, nudism is mandatory.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Biggest Failure: Serfdom
2020-06-11
Catherine the Great thought serfdom/slavery was an inhumane institution. Yet she ultimately reinforced. Why?Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar in 15 Facts: Get to Know the South American Hero
2020-06-08
Simon Bolivar is a dashing mix between Washington and Lincoln. He freed 5 countries from Spanish rule and abolished slavery in those territories. Get to know Simon through 15 interesting facts.Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar, This Is the Real Face of the South American Hero
2020-06-04
There are plenty of portraits of Simon Bolivar floating around. But which one is accurate? Here is the real face of the Liberator of South America taken from no other than his death mask.Continue Reading
Watch These 11 Ultra Fun Rap Battles Between Historical Figures (With Videos)
2020-05-08
If you haven’t discovered the “Epic rap battles” series on YouTube, you’ve missed some serious fun. But worry not, we’ve listed the 11 best battles for you.Continue Reading
9 Endangered Animals You Won’t Want to Part With
2020-05-05
Some of your favorite animals might be on the brink of extinction. The list includes stunning tigers and powerful gorillas.Continue Reading
Apollo 15: Mission, Achievements, and Controversies
2020-04-26
All about Apollo 15. What was new in this mission, its achievements, mishaps, and scandals.Continue Reading
What Was the Spanish Flu, And Its Symptoms
2020-04-20
The Spanish flu was the deadliest pandemic ever. So what was it, and what were its symptoms?Continue Reading
Meghan and Harry’s New Website Redirects to “Charity Fraud,” “Gold Digger,” and More
2020-04-10
Here is a list of all the fake websites that impersonate Meghan Markle’s charity. They redirect to Kanye’s video “Gold Digger,” to a page on “Charity fraud,” to the “Gaslighter” song, and to other prank-pages.Continue Reading
18 Celebrities That Tested Positive for Coronavirus
2020-04-04
April. Coronavirus spares no one. Check out the A-listers, famous athletes, singers, prime ministers, and royals that caught the bug.Continue Reading
Which of These Recently Discovered Animals is Your Favorite?
2019-11-18
Here are 9 cool animals discovered in the last decades, from whales and ‘saolas’ to an alien-looking squid.Continue Reading
How did Catherine the Great Become Tsarina? A Mini-bio
2019-11-11
Catherine the Great was born in Germany to a minor noble family. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. How did she do it? And who was she?Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s Net Worth Will Make You A Little Envious
2019-10-28
(Oct. 2019) An A to Z of Taylor Swift’s finances. Here is how the mega star earns and spends her dollars.Continue Reading
Justin Bieber’s Surprising Net Worth
2019-10-28
The 25-year-old makes more money in a year than most people during their lifetime. So let’s see how Justin Bieber makes his money, and the price tag of his houses.Continue Reading
The U.S. Presidents That Were Impeached and Why
2019-10-21
Only 3 U.S. presidents have really, truly faced impeachment. Find out who is the unlucky trio, and why they were impeached.Continue Reading
So, Exactly What Is Impeachment? All About Impeachment
2019-10-21
What is impeachment? Who can be impeached? What offenses can lead to an impeachment? How does the process of impeachment work? These and 5 more questions about impeachment answered.Continue Reading
All About Justin Bieber’s Marriage And Relationship With Hailey
2019-10-14
We keep you in the loop about Justin Bieber’s civil state: is he married? to whom? since when?…Continue Reading
12 Animals Everyone Feared Extinct, But Aren’t
2019-09-23
They were just playing hide and seek. And we are happy these 12 cuddly creatures were rediscovered in recent years, after being out of sight for decades or centuries.Continue Reading
Cold Cases: 4 Chilling Murders Solved in 2019
2019-09-16
The killers had gotten away with the perfect crime, but the police kept investigating and solved these 4 cold cases in 2019, including the Bear Brook murders which involved a serial killer.Continue Reading
The 22 Most Viewed Videos on YouTube (With Videos)
2019-09-09
(Oct. 2019) Not to ruin the suspense, but all the most viewed YouTube videos are songs, except for an endearing children’s show. This article includes the videos and the story behind each of them.Continue Reading
Who Invented Your Favorite Apps and Websites, Like YouTube and Instagram?
2019-09-02
Bet you don’t know. But nor for long. Here are the inventors of your favorite 15 websites and apps. Plus, how they came up with the ideas.Continue Reading
Which Are the 10 Most Viewed Videos of 2019, On YouTube? (With Videos)
2019-08-26
Did your favorite song made it into the top ten? It’s a fierce competition. This awesome list includes the music videos plus the story behind each song. (Updated on Nov. 2019) Continue Reading
16 of the Largest Empires the World Has Seen (With Maps)
2019-08-12
See the world map change as one empire succeeds another. These are 16 of the largest empires ever, from Mongolia’s mega empire to Britain’s.Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best-Selling Novels of All Time
2019-08-05
These best-selling novels have proven they are people’s favorites (Pssst: did Harrry Potter make into the list?)Continue Reading
These Were the 6 Largest Cities From 1000 to 1 BC.
2019-07-22
And they were also splendid. These 6 ancient cities had gardens, magnificent buildings, and some of them even had shopping malls.Continue Reading
Take a Look at the 5 Largest Palaces In the World
2019-07-15
Some of these royal palaces are so luxurious they even have air-conditioned stables. Word.Continue Reading
The feats These 3 Adventurers Accomplished Will Leave You Speechless
2019-07-01
These extreme adventurers have walked through deserts and jungles, swam tropical rivers, and rowed the largest oceans. They have broke records doing so.Continue Reading
These Big Cities Were Thriving 4,000 Years Ago
2019-06-24
These 5 mega cities had laws, writing systems, water supply, irrigation control, and more… 4,000 years ago!Continue Reading
These Are the 6 Most Expensive Paintings in the World
2019-06-14
Somebody sure broke their piggy bank. These are the 6 most expensive paintings ever sold. What do you think, are they worth it?Continue Reading
These 4 Religions are Atheistic
2019-06-14
Atheistic religions are quite popular in Asia. Instead of relying on an external god, they focus on self-development.Continue Reading
Meet the 6 Richest Self-Made Women in the World
2019-06-14
Can you guess how much money each one of them has? Hint: there are a lot of zeroes.Continue Reading
These 6 Female Writers Are Icons In Their Home Countries
2019-06-14
These 6 women wrote centuries ago, yet they remain widely read. And they now have national-icon status in their home countries. Continue Reading
5 Universities That Are So Old That Put All Others to Shame
2019-06-14
These universities are not only the oldest in the world, but they have survived earthquakes and invasions without ever closing their doors. Respect.Continue Reading
If an Ancient Egyptian Saw Our “Modern” Sports, He’d Recognize a Few
2019-06-14
Bowl like an Egyptian. And play hockey like a Greek. Here are 10 ‘modern’ sports that have, actually, been around for centuries.Continue Reading
These 7 European Aristocrats Ended Up As Slaves in Recent Times
2019-06-14
Talk about a change of fortune. We know about these enslaved European nobles because they regained their freedom, and some even wrote down their stories.Continue Reading
Sea Pirates Still Terrorize Three Regions of The World
2019-06-14
In each of these 3 regions pirates have their own modus operandi: in some countries they prefer hijacks, in others they kidnap the crews.Continue Reading