5 Words That Mean the Opposite of What You Think
If your house is "inflammable," you probably need a fire extinguisher.
15 Pop Culture Trivia Questions People Always Get Wrong
Who created Mickey Mouse? What's Paul McCartney's middle name? Think long and hard before answering these tricky pop culture trivia...
10 Strange Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True
You've probably heard that all legends have a basis in fact. That may not be true, but these bizarre urban...
9 Secrets to Telling a Great Joke, According to Stand-Up Comedians
Do your jokes fall flat at parties? Step up your game with these tips from comedy pros.
8 Math Lessons You’ll Actually End Up Using in Real Life
You're probably using math way more than you think.
The Luckiest Birthdates for Every Chinese Zodiac Sign
You'll have good fortune if you were born on these days—but even if you weren't, they're still the luckiest days...
6 Simple Words You’re Probably Pronouncing Wrong
No, "gyro" is not pronounced like "gyroscope."
This Is the History Behind These 5 Common Superstitions
Ever wonder why some people avoid black cats and broken mirrors?
6 Crazy Predictions That Actually Came True
These thought leaders made predictions—and ended up with pretty spot-on visions of the future. Coincidence or clairvoyance? You decide.
This Is Why People Are So Afraid of the Number 13
There are a few reasons this number gets such a bad rap.
15 Minutes with TIFF Rising Star Julia Sarah Stone
Julia Sarah Stone, a rising star in Canadian film and television, talks about the joys of storytelling, social media and...
Which 8 Famous Authors Coined These Common English Words?
Yes, "Twitter" and "Yahoo" are both much older than the Internet.
These Are the Latin Words You Use Every Day Without Knowing It
Don’t call Latin a dead language—chances are you speak it all the time.
11 Little-Known Punctuation Marks We Should Be Using
Why risk boring your friends and social-media followers with a mere period at the end of your texts, posts and...
A Heartwarming Romance: This Canadian Couple Found Love on the Transplant List
During his lengthy wait to receive a new heart, Russell MacDougall met cardiac patient Sherene Wright. Together they found friendship,...
Here’s Why the PB&J Ever Became a Thing
While the ingredients have been around for centuries, the idea of the sandwich is not as old as you'd think.
5 Brilliant April Fool’s Day Pranks You Need to Try
See if you can pull off these simple DIY gags this April Fool's Day.
This Volunteer Cook is Making Montreal a Better Place for Those in Need
Growing up in Malaysia, Sabariah Binti Hussein delivered food to villagers in need. Years later and half a world away...
5 of the Most Famous Practical Jokes in History
These five hilarious pranks made headlines around the world! See which ones you can remember.
Why Queen Elizabeth is the World’s Most Famous Introvert
Queen Elizabeth II comes under intense scrutiny, but despite being a classic introvert she handles the attention well.
16 Stephen Hawking Quotes That Might Lead You to the Meaning of Life
Stephen Hawking is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists in modern history, but he also had an incredible...
There’s a Theory That McDonald’s Golden Arches Have a Hidden Sexual Meaning
Would you like Freud with that?
15 Movies That Have Hilarious Titles in Other Countries
When American movies travel abroad, their titles can get a little lost in translation. Check out what your favourite films...
15 Minutes with Harry Leslie Smith
Harry Leslie Smith, now well into his nineties, speaks about his second career as a political activist, protecting universal health...
26 Fascinating Facts About Every Letter in the English Alphabet
Bet you didn’t know THIS when you learned your ABCs.
Donald Sutherland: “No One in Their Right Mind Thought Trump Would Be Elected”
Legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland talks about aging, climate change, Trump and his new film, The Leisure Seeker.
15 Minutes with Workin’ Moms’ Catherine Reitman
Workin’ Moms creator and actor Catherine Reitman on being imperfect, tackling controversial topics and focusing more on dads in Season...
13 Fascinating Facts Behind the Mystery of Pi
Find out why this ancient mathematical constant gets an annual celebration—one that's growing every year!
Why 1972 Was the Longest Year in History
A year is 12 months, 52 weeks, and 365 days. Yet, somehow, 1972 is considered the longest year in history....
