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Two Florida cities—Tampa and Miami—rank among the top three rudest cities in the United States.

Skip the lines and spend your next day at the zoo online instead.

Scientists just observed a powerful solar storm that could carry the northern lights over the lower 48 in the near future.

Furniture tip-overs are no laughing matter, but that’s especially true when it comes to dressers. Here’s everything you need to know about how to keep these clothing storage units secured.

Golden lettuce isn’t just pretty—it’s good for you, too.

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re tackling some fun facts—and the occasional harsh truth—about the careers you imagined for yourself as a kid.

In just five steps, you’ll have delicious and nutritious hummus with this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

The groundbreaking artist made history in 1999 with his album ‘Hours’ when he sold it as an internet download before it hit stores: “Mark my words … we are not going back to record companies and through shops.”

Hawthorne’s most famous novel—a mainstay on high school reading lists—has been the subject of some interesting myths and misconceptions.

Historians suggest that while Grover Cleveland was but one person, he was actually two presidents thanks to his nonconsecutive terms.

Aliens in New Jersey. Ghosts in London. Satanic cults. Every Halloween brings a new round of panic thanks to hoaxers.

The debate over gas vs. electric stoves is hotter than ever. But according to some professional chefs and scientists, there’s a clear frontrunner.

If you’ve recently moved or changed your name (or just haven’t voted in a while), you probably need to re-register to vote.

In 1824, Jackson both won the popular vote and got the most votes in the electoral college, but lost the election anyway.

‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater’ may not be the most kid-friendly nursery rhyme, as several interpretations of it involve murder.

Linhares in Brazil has taken a groundbreaking step by granting human rights to part of the ocean.

In the 1980s, media hysteria saw demonic undertones in everything from ‘Mister Ed’ to Pampers diapers.

Stainless steel has a secret ingredient that makes it highly resistant to rust.

Know your latte from your cappuccino before you embarrass yourself.

George R. R. Martin has a lot to say about the rise of AI in the arts.