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A coyote spotted in Alaska.

Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.

Michele Debczak
Whoops!

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re diving deep into a few of our favorite phrasal gaffes, from death nails and tenderhooks to bold-faced lies and beyond.

Ellen Gutoskey


















Nap time.

Think you know your feline facts? Test yourself with this puzzling primer on all things cat. (Bonus points if you can finish before one starts napping on your keyboard.)

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Be careful!

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

Marla Mackoul




Not your typical Pepsi ingredient.

In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?

Jake Rossen