People have always liked putting on masks. For fun, for religious purposes or to get away from themselves at least a little bit. Most cultures have a few holidays or festivities where hiding... Read More

We have all noticed how some movies look suspiciously alike, even though not being directly connected. Some so much so, that people have trouble telling them apart. It's even stranger when... Read More

Since our ancestors first raised their eyes to the night sky we have been fascinated with the stars and the universe. We have used the stars to measure time, to predict the future, to seek... Read More

Russia and most of the other republics of the former Soviet Union have a pretty weird reputation. People believe that a lot of strange things are going on in that part of the world. And frankly,... Read More

With the fast growth of internet coverage and all sorts of music streaming services physical media is slowly falling by the wayside. It's costly and takes up a lot of space so more and more people ... Read More

Sometimes people look like other people, and while that can be really amusing it's not that unusual at all. But in much rarer cases we can easily perceive similarities between certain animals and... Read More

Summer movie season is known for number of its offerings, predominantly action blockbusters but also many others. So in order to help you with planning what you're going to see this summer we... Read More

Characters in Disney animated films we all know and love are drawn in a very characteristic and easily recognizable style. But how would they look if they were real persons instead of animated... Read More

One of the sad facts of life is nothing lasts forever. That particularly goes for our appliances, vehicles and other household items. Things get worn out or they break down. Of course, when they... Read More

We humans are magnificent creatures! So adaptable because we're capable of applying our hard-won experience to new situations. So even if we're seeing something for the first time we will not be... Read More

Superheroes are not just a comic book phenomenon any more. They are everywhere! From TV and the movies to food and shampoos, they are connected to just about anything you can imagine. But no... Read More

A human eye is an amazing organ that is capable of many things. But one of the things that it cannot do is to capture a single moment in a series of events.For that we use our cameras. A lot! We... Read More

There are abandoned remnants of the past all around us. Some of them are ancient and not so easy to find because they are nearly destroyed by the elements or buried under vegetation or soil. But... Read More

We are bombarded by facts every day of our lives, but we don't remember most of them. The things we had to cram in our heads during education just seem to evaporate while random facts picked here... Read More

As we go through the school system we adopt a certain way of thinking about problems and questions. It is hammered into us by countless test, quizzes and exams. But kids see these things with... Read More

Since the dawn of civilization, and possibly before, people have always competed in sports. Trying to find out who's better, faster, stronger or simply to practise useful skills they needed in... Read More

There are properties all around the world which are more than they appear at first glance. Especially ones that cost a lot of money. The more money you have, it seems you're more likely to think... Read More

Sometimes it seems there is nothing new under the sun anymore. Every song, every book or a character that we come across seems to remind us of something else. Sometimes we know what it is and... Read More

We all think of ourselves as pretty unique, both in character and appearance. But what if there are, or there were, people who look just like us? Our doubles or that wonderful German word,... Read More

Morning coffee has become a ritual for many people all across the world. It helps us to get ready for another day, no matter if it is a work day or one of peace and relaxation. Many people drink... Read More

Almost since the beginning of writing people have felt the need to hide what they were saying. Many codes and ciphers were invented over time for that purpose, evolving into complex encryption... Read More

Everywhere around we can constantly see evidence that the Nature is amazing. But there are places in this world where that is especially apparent. Whether by nature alone or complimented by human... Read More

We all have bad days but it's always hard to stay grumpy when we're confronted by a genuine smile. And what can be more genuine than happy animals imitating a human smile? They can't fake a happy... Read More

Even though paper books may seem a little bit outdated today and the electronic media is taking over, there is still something exciting about the sight of a lot of books in the same place.... Read More

We people come in many shapes and sizes. We all have different characters and are all special and unique in our own way. However, there are those among us who are truly unique. Whether by ... Read More

Teo Zirinis is an artist who likes to draw cute and silly things. One day he asked himself what would famous movie monsters spend their time thinking about, if they weren't just big and scary... Read More

A Tunisian-French artist known as eL Seed devised, and with his team painted, an enormous and intricate mural spanning over 50 buildings. The mural is located in a very poor section of Cairo, the... Read More

A lot of people still hold on to their old VHS tapes and that could prove to be a very smart move. There is number of collectors out there willing to pay a lot of money for old and rare titles.... Read More

Lego's successful minifigure line is now being bolstered by the addition of beloved characters from Disney and Pixar animated films. Although such a line has been rumored for some weeks, the... Read More