Marie Curie Was Declared the Most Influential Woman in History
In what was most definitely a very difficult decision, BBC History Magazine named chemist and physicist Marie Curie the most influential woman of all time. Photo Credit: Public Domain In honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the UK, the magazine asked 10 experts to nominate 100 women and then BBC History Magazine readers...
15 Readers Warn You Against Picking up the Worst Book They Ever Read
If you’re a reader, it’s likely that answering the question “What’s the worst book you’ve ever read” is easier than answering its opposite – because truly, there are so many more good books out there than bad ones. If you don’t agree, well…you might not be looking hard enough. My worst? Anna...
This Infographic Shows How Ancient Egypt Shaped the Modern World
If you are even a casual student of history, you know that the ancient Egyptians achieved incredible feats that still reverberate today. Engineering, architecture, writing, math, language, culture: the Egyptians were at the forefront of all of them and created a civilization that we still benefit from in 2018. Take a look at this fascinating...
12+ Autistic People Dish on What They Wish More People Understood About Autism
It’s tough to be wired differently in a world that can seem like it has a set of rules that everyone else instinctively knows. And with more people being diagnosed every day, chances are you know and love someone affected by autism who knows what that’s like – even if they don’t say it. Which makes these 12+ comments super...
15 People Admit Where They Got Banned from and Why
Have you ever been banned from a business for bad behavior? Or maybe for a misunderstanding? I must admit I was kicked out of a theme park when I was young for acting like an idiot, and I still don’t know if I’m allowed back… These 15 folks on AskReddit admitted where they’ve been banned from and why. Let’s just say,...
15 People Recall the Most Awkward Situation They Ever Witnessed – Or Were Part Of
Who doesn’t love a good awkward situation…I mean, as long as it happens to other people, of course! So sit back, read up, and enjoy living vicariously through these intensely awkward moments. #15. I’ll never get that image out of my head. “In college I lived really close to my grandparent’s house so they gave me a key and...
15 People Share Their Best (And Fairly Cheap) Buys
If you’re always on the lookout for a killer deal, then these 12 people have you covered with some seriously cool items you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. #15. RIP. “Movie pass until they realized they’re going to go bankrupt.” #14. Blasting those a$$holes. “No question, it’s the Bug-A-Salt 2.0. It’s a...
15 People Recall Things They Witnessed As Children But Only Realized As Adults What They Really Saw
Things look different through the eyes of children than they do through those of adults – that can be a blessing in disguise when kids are young, but when they grow up, so do their eyes. And these 15 people had a moment of terrible realization when they looked back on childhood events with grown-up wisdom. #15. When I was ten. “When I was...
5 Dangers to Watch out for While Walking Your Dog
If you have a dog , then chances are you adore your dog. Most dog owners would never do anything to knowingly hurt their pooch, and the fact that you make it a point to take your dog on a walk regularly – even when it’s hot, or cold, or wet, or you’re in the middle of a really good Netflix binge – is just one more testament to how...
Did You Ever Wonder Why We Give Standing Ovations?
Questions like this one get stuck in your head and just won’t get out sometimes, right? I know that I can spend hours falling down rabbit holes that start with random questions like, “Why did my grandmother always call herself Scots-Irish instead of just Irish” and, “Did 20 million Russians really die in WWII?”...