The sinking of the RMS Titanic remains one of the great tragedies of the 20th century. On its maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City, the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg on April 15th, 1912. It only took several hours for the massive ship to sink below the surface. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard,...
Humans can be quite sadistic. Throughout the centuries humankind has come up with many inventive ways to torture people. Many of these creations came about during medieval times. Incredibly, at one point in time torture was legal. It was seen as an appropriate way to punish people for breaking the law or those who were witches. It then became widely...
The internet is an incredible thing. It allows you to find out information on anything and everything. It doesn't matter if you want to know a movie time, find out who won the football, or discover how old Paul Rudd is, you can find it online. Arguably the most well known search engine to use for this is Google. Created...
For centuries people have been puzzled by optical illusions. What our eyes see often doesn't compute with our brain. This causes us to visualize things that aren't real. Artists and performers have taken these ideas and gone one step further, creating optical illusion pictures. These images are often mind bending and make you think you are seeing something that's not...
Photos capture incredible memories throughout our lives. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and overseas trips are just some of the occasions when people get snap-happy. It's not just our personal lives either, with professional camera operators shooting images of celebrities and famous events throughout the world. They can also catch horrible moments after they have happened. There are many famous photographs showing...
The world is full of famous buildings. For centuries people have been constructing buildings for several reasons. At first, it was shelter to keep the elements out. Then these rudimental shacks slowly transformed into sophisticated homes that we now live in today. As well as homes, buildings became used for a variety of reasons, such as places of worship and...
The Olympic Games is one of the greatest sporting competitions in the world. Every four years the greatest athletes on the planet come together for their country. Their aim is simple: win a gold medal and become a national hero. Over 200 nations are represented at the event, sending their best athletes to compete. The selection of sports continues to...
According to National Geographic, a study found there are some 8.7 million species on the planet. While we haven't even discovered a quarter of these creatures, the ones we have range from domestic pets to some of the weirdest animals ever seen. While everyone knows what a lion or a shark looks like, have you ever seen a sparklemuffin? Or...
Who doesn't love animals? Whether it's your adorable dog or your friend's pet parrot, animals help make everything better. There's something about these lovable creatures that warms the heart. But be warned, not every endearing animal is keen on you giving it a hug. The world is full of cute but deadly animals that you should stay away from. It...
When it comes to household pets, you are either a dog person or a cat person. Dogs are great animals for those who have the time to play with them on a daily basis. While they are loyal and affectionate creatures, they require a lot of love and care. Cats on the other hand are extremely low maintenance. While they...
