Facts & Trivia

The Role of Bagpipes in Police Funerals:…
The Role of Bagpipes in Police Funerals:…

There are some traditions at funerals for police, firefighters,…

Why Public Bathroom Stalls Have Gaps: Explained
Why Public Bathroom Stalls Have Gaps: Explained

When you’re out and about, you might have to…

10 Fascinating Facts About the Black Death
10 Fascinating Facts About the Black Death

The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague,…

10 Words the British Royals Refrain From…
10 Words the British Royals Refrain From…

The British Royal Family is always interesting to people.…

The History Behind 6 Timeless Curse Words
The History Behind 6 Timeless Curse Words

Where did swear words like the f-bomb come from?…

10 Odd Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the ‘Titanic’…
10 Odd Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the ‘Titanic’…

Conspiracy theories often come up after sad events, like…

Historical Events

The Story of London’s Time-Travel Tomb

Opening the front gate of Brompton Cemetery feels like opening a history book about London. Many famous people…

7 Bizarre Historical Events of Mass Hysteria

Mass hysteria is when a lot of people react strongly to something that’s hard to understand. It can…

2 Historical Riddles That Sparked ‘True Detective: Night…

The TV show True Detective has always had spooky stuff. But in the latest season, which started on…

What Led to the Persecution of Jews?

Throughout history, the Jewish people have faced a lot of unfair treatment. Many people remember them being killed…

8 Conspiracy Theories That Rock Shakespeare’s World

Many people praise William Shakespeare for his plays and poems. But some people doubt that a glove-maker’s son…

Knowledge

15 of the Most Adored Cat Breeds Across the Globe

15 of the Most Adored Cat Breeds Across the Globe

ByAriana ClarkeApr 4, 2024

Since 1906, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) has been hosting cat shows and keeping records of pedigreed cats…

The Origin Story of ‘Box Office’

The Origin Story of ‘Box Office’

ByAriana ClarkeMar 27, 2024

The term “box office” doesn’t actually come from the booth-like structures outside theaters. Instead, it’s likely linked to…

Top 10 Most Played Songs of the 20th Century

Top 10 Most Played Songs of the 20th Century

ByAriana ClarkeMar 25, 2024

Queen’s song “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a huge hit in 1975. It stayed at the top of the UK…

The Mystery of the Missing Row 13 on Airplanes

The Mystery of the Missing Row 13 on Airplanes

ByAriana ClarkeSep 1, 2023

In the summer of 2023, a spokesperson for United Airlines named Linda Jojo shared an interesting fact about…

7 Common Things That Have Been Around Longer Than You Realize

7 Common Things That Have Been Around Longer Than You Realize

ByAriana ClarkeAug 17, 2023

Did you know that 3D movies didn’t start in the 1950s? They’ve been around even longer! And it’s…