15 Historical Plot Twists That Absolutely No One Saw Coming
I know that many of us grow up hating history, or thinking it’s boring – a fact that I blame on a complete dearth of decent history teachers in high schools everywhere. Cause here’s the thing: when you know where to look, history is full of totally fascinating, totally true tales. Here are 15 stories...
Here’s How People Knew the Earth Rotated Before We Went into Space
It’s unsurprising, really, that people used to think the earth was flat. To the untrained (regular) eye, it feels like we live on a flat, motionless surface that stays safe and stationary underneath a spinning sun and stars. If someone came along and told you (the hypothetically scientifically illiterate) that you lived on a giant...
One Tennessee Lawmaker Thinks a Statue of Dolly Parton Would Be a Perfect Replacement for a Confederate General
You might remember a few years ago, when pulling down statues erected to Confederate war heroes was all the rage. Sadly, people have moved onto other ventures, leaving many monuments to the Confederacy still standing like they contributed positively to history and deserve to be remembered. One Tennessee lawmaker, though, hasn’t forgotten – and he...
People Explain Full Versions of Cliches in This Awesome Tumblr Thread
If there’s any way to get a point across faster, people are going to figure it out. If that means using a cliche instead of unique and descriptive words, then so be it. If the cliche needs shortening, so we don’t have to say as many words at all…then okay. But this cool thread found...
19 Photos of Beautiful and Interesting Things You Rarely See
The world is an incredibly fascinating place, and it can really surprise you sometimes. These 19 unique photos show a side of the universe that you probably don’t see every day…or maybe you’ve never seen at all. Join us and let’s go on a journey across the world, won’t you? And away we go! 1....
People Share Their Small Town’s Most Recent Scandals
I lived in a really small town in Illinois until I was 10 years old when my family moved away, and I remember that everyone there seemed to know everyone else’s business. Because that’s how it works in small towns. A lot of gossip, a lot of drama – and when a scandal hits, everyone knows about...