Legends To Make You Scared Of The Dark
Seems our ancestors were far more inventive than we are when it comes to scary legends. This infographic offers interesting stories of scary creatures from across the globe along with details about how...
View ArticleCrime And Punishment Throughout History
Crime has been around since the beginning of time. The way people have dealt with it has, however, evolved. Punishment in bygone days often took the form of revenge. It was hoped that severe sanctions...
View Article10 Facts About Our Mysterious Moon
The moon is our closest neighbor and yet, as this infographic demonstrates, we actually know very little about it. Men first stood on its surface in July 1967 and nobody has returned since Apollo 17...
View ArticleThe Internet of Things – Connecting People and Processes
The “internet of things” is a term coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999 but it started in the 19th century when the telegraph came into use. Visions of machines communicating have been around since the...
View ArticleWeirdly Delicious Junk Food From Around The World
I, like most others, enjoy junk food from time to time. Yes, we all know it’s not good for us but a break from the kitchen and an impulse buy is all good when it comes to eating junk food. With so many...
View ArticleMind Blowing Ways People Honor The Dead
Death is something we will all face sometime in our lives and yet it is something we don’t like to talk about. Yet of all human rituals, burials are often the most elaborate. The earliest burials may...
View ArticleNice To Meat You: Protein Around The Globe
If you’re a protein enthusiast, you might want to think twice before booking your international flight. Growing up, I was always taught that a hearty meal starred steak and potatoes. Protein was seen...
View ArticleThe Safest States, And Why They’re Safe
Does it matter how much we regulate guns? Surprise, surprise– there isn’t a clear cut answer to that complex question. It’s no secret that the United States leads the rest of the world by a landslide...
View Article30 Ways To Travel In Style Across The World
Half the fun of traveling abroad is finding new ways to get from one point to another. Every country has its own unique ways to get around as this infographic shows. While trams and railways may seem...
View ArticleWhat Do The Happiest Countries Have In Common?
We all want to be happy. It is part of human nature to seek joy and comfort, and it is natural to want that to be the way we feel most of the time. There are plenty of things we can do to increase our...
View ArticleHow To Commit A Crime Without Consequence
Have you ever wanted to do something illegal, but chose not to for fear of ending up behind bars? This infographic showcases 10 things that are illegal in some parts of the world but are free game in...
View Article50 Hearty Soups To Get You Ready For Winter
A good pot of stew has served families since man first lit a fire and placed a pot upon it. Waterproof, heatproof vessels go back somewhere between 5,000 and 9,000 years and were no doubt used to cook...
View ArticleThe Spectacular Northern Lights – A Thing of Legend
The Northern Lights have fascinated people for centuries. The earliest depiction of the Northern Lights may be in cave drawings dating back 30,000 years! The Northern Lights actually form part of Norse...
View ArticleSurprising Dinner Etiquette Around The World
Traditionally dinner was the first meal of the day and was eaten at about midday. Eventually, an early morning meal was added, and slowly people started eating their main meal later in the afternoon....
View ArticleNice To Meat You: Protein Around The Globe
If you’re a protein enthusiast, you might want to think twice before booking your international flight. Growing up, I was always taught that a hearty meal starred steak and potatoes. Protein was seen...
View ArticleCities Where Fall Allergies Hit You Like A Truck
As difficult as living with recurrent allergies already is, Fall allergies make it even less endurable given the increasing amount of weeds and falling leaves. Of course, these allergies are made even...
View ArticleThe Safest US States, And Why They’re Safe
Does it matter how much we regulate guns? Surprise, surprise–there isn’t a clear-cut answer to that complex question. It’s no secret that the United States leads the rest of the world by a landslide...
View ArticleFantastic Mythic Beasts & Where To Find Them
Myths and legends are fascinating. Their origins are often buried in the mists of time, leaving us wondering where the mythical monsters of yesteryear have come from and what spawned their creation. If...
View ArticleWhy We Need The Ocean
We need the oceans now more than ever before. Taking up over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean is responsible for 70% of the world’s oxygen. The ocean also absorbs half of all man-made CO2. Without...
View ArticleThe Great Barrier Reef Is Bigger Than You Thought
The great barrier reef is the largest living reef in the world. The size of 70 million football fields, you’d be able to see the barrier reef if you were standing on the moon. So, it should be little...
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