Cosmopolitan was first published in 1886 as a family magazine by Schlicht & Field, a publishing company. Over the years, it underwent numerous transformations and became a women's magazine in the 1960s. The magazine is currently owned by Hearst Communications, a multinational mass media group based in the United States.With a primary base in New York City, Cosmopolitan covers a broad range of topics, primarily targeting young women. It includes articles on women's issues, relationships, sex, health, careers, self-improvement, celebrities, fashion, beauty, and entertainment. Cosmopolitan is published in over 30 languages and distributed in more than 100 countries.**One interesting fact**: Cosmopolitan is well-known for its bold cover stories and advice columns, but it hasn't always been focused on women's interests. Surprisingly, during the early 20th century, Cosmopolitan was actually a literary magazine, publishing short stories and novel excerpts from prominent writers including Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells.