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According to one study, only 11 of 20 American sunscreens tested met EU standards.

Hawaii, Florida, and California are home to some of the most popular—and most crowded—beaches in the U.S.

During WWII, the U.S. government was scared that Japan might take all of Hawaii's money. Here's what they did to stop it.

From the whirr of a film projector to the click-clack of a mechanical typewriter, these sounds will likely leave the youth of today scratching their heads.

The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.

The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.

Thinking of making a move? This list may come in handy.

Every pet owner should learn the signs of overheating and the best ways to prevent it.

The found footage film, which hit theaters in July 1999, was made for under $25,000—and it has a long legacy.

Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.

Throw some eggplant and watermelon on the grill next to those burgers and brats.

It’s succinct enough to fit on a bumper sticker. But what did ‘knowledge is power’ originally mean?

Goats have accents, hippos sweat something that looks like blood, and mosquitoes love feet. In the latest episode of The List Show, host Erin McCarthy dives into 28 animal facts that are sure to make you go "WTF?"

British singer-songwriter James Blunt has never been able to escape his signature song, the 2004 smash “You’re Beautiful,” a misunderstood ballad that masks a much darker meaning.

Redline Hot Wheels toys can command a lot more on the secondary market than you might expect.

Did 17th-century immigrants to the 13 colonies have modern British accents? First, we need to figure out what a “British accent” is.

Quotes like “one bad apple,” “money is the root of all evil,” and “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” have been entirely misinterpreted.

Apple’s iOS 18 update will let people save trails and access them while offline.

Whether you’re looking for Prime Day deals or free ice cream, here’s what’s worth buying during the month of July, plus what to avoid.

The animated rapping cat helped propel “Opposite’s Attract” to No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1990—and he still occasionally pops up in some surprising places.