Be Amazed

Going through security checks at airports, concerts, and various other formal events can sometimes seem like a total chore, but the bottom line is that these precautions are only there to keep us saf…

It’s no surprise that giving millions of dollars to someone with minimal common sense doesn’t tend to work out too well. But that’s exactly what can happen every now and then, thanks to a little thin…

Near-extinction circumstances were a reality for our ancestors at one point in history. So, let’s rewind the clocks to that time 96.7% of humans died!

It’s always satisfying to see an awful person get punished by karma. But a rarer source of satisfaction is seeing chance occurrences reward amazingly generous and kind people for their efforts. From …

We all have nightmares about being in sudden peril, but would you be equipped to survive if your worst fears became reality? There are loads of handy tips out there to keep you safe, and here are som…

Throughout history, there have been a handful of occasions where the dumbest-sounding ideas turned out to be an absolute stroke of genius. Some of these seemingly stupid plans and strategies ultimate…

Childhood is a period when life is simple and our minds are innocent. It’s not until we grow up and revisit some of our favorite sources of childhood entertainment that we discover that there are som…

Natural selection is Mother Nature’s way of making sure people get smarter, but even after 200,000 years of human evolution, some of us are still making really terrible choices. Let’s take a look at …

You don’t have to be a genius to have a great idea. And, occasionally, some ideas that work amazingly are pretty dumb. Taking the phrase “if it works, it works” to the highest degree, let’s check out…

Sometimes in life, success depends on having that slight edge over the competition. But few people realize gaining that edge is often a simple matter of knowing what to look for, and occasionally, tr…

While the culture of the United States is exported all over the world in films and on TV, it also abides by some laws and practices that many consider unusual. Europeans in particular seem to have a …

From military secrets to strange acts by relatives, here are some of the craziest things people were most definitely not supposed to see. 

Behind every marketing campaign is a team of execs, fact-checkers, art directors, and more. You’d think this would result in well-planned, well-executed strategies every single time. But, of course, …

Patience is a virtue, as the old saying goes, and there are some people who demonstrate patience to an almost God-like level. Great works of art, multinational business, and world-beating athletic ac…

Shoplifting, carjacking, and bank robbery are small-minded matters of casual thieves with no imagination. It takes a truly daring thief to go bigger. Let's investigate the people who went above and b…

They may bring joy to millions, but behind some of the colourful characters we know and love are backstories that’ll haunt your dreams. From the Simpsons’ best-kept secrets to the true villain hidden…

When you purchase something, it’s nice to think you’re getting your money’s worth. But unfortunately, the truth is, many companies are short-changing you in some way. Often, they achieve this by usin…

You don’t need to believe in fate to accept that some spooky happenings are so coincidental that they just can’t be explained. From impeccable timing to totally mind-blowing historic events, here are…

Lots of start-up businesses have failed despite millions of dollars in investments. Let's take a look at some of the most hilariously tragic startup fails ever.

In the digital age, there’s a goldmine of talk-worthy trivia and mind-blowing knowledge just a few clicks away. Few people have the luxury of full-time internet surfing, but that’s where we come in. …