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The astonishing cave paintings of bison, deer, and extinct animals were discovered by accident in France in 1940. They offer a tantalizing glimpse into prehistory.
Claire Cock-Starkey|
Sorry to break it to you, but ‘mischievous’ isn’t “miss-CHEE-vee-uss,” and ‘boatswain’ isn’t “BOAT-swain.” We’re breaking it all down in the latest episode of The List Show on YouTube.
mentalfloss .com|
‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, was destined to be forgotten ... until a clerical error turned it into a holiday tradition.
Jay Serafino|
The internet is a valuable educational resource, especially when it comes to these topics.
CaLea Johnson|
If you’ve ever been jinxed into owing someone a soda, you should know why.
Mary Beth Skylis|
Meet the insect with an exoskeleton so dark it absorbs almost all light.
CaLea Johnson|
There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.
Mark Mancini|
The song embraced a darker, more humorous side of the holiday. Plus, the singer knew how to hustle.
Kenneth Partridge|
The bloodsucking hitchhikers have good reason to scoff at insecticides—they’re freakishly resistant to them.
Jake Rossen|
From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Some of the destinations might surprise you.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?
Suzanne Raga|
Ahead of Robert Eggers’s adaptation of ‘Nosferatu,’ here’s a breakdown of the differences and similarities between the two iconic bloodsuckers.
Lorna Wallace|
Surprise your guests with this chocolate and peppermint treat.
CaLea Johnson|
The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.
Kristy Puchko|
Unsure how to spend your FSA money? From new glasses to over-the-counter (OTC) medication, here are some health products you can purchase using FSA funds.
Kristin Wong|
Not only is the liver your largest internal organ; it is in charge of hundreds of bodily processes ranging from fighting infection to manufacturing proteins and hormones to helping your blood clot.
Jordan Rosenfeld|
Getting laid off has long been associated with getting a fancy pink invitation to the unemployment line. Why?
Jake Rossen|
While we can’t promise that your journey to grandma’s house this year will be enjoyable, we know of a few travel tips to make it less stressful.
Emily Petsko|
Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime“ is both a song people love to hate and a song people love to love. Musicologist Nate Sloan has some ideas as to why the song is so polarizing.
Kenneth Partridge|
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