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Map Shows the Most Popular Truck Types in the U.S.

A new Google Trends analysis reveals the top truck types people are searching for across the U.S.—see which vehicle is your state‘s favorite.

What’s the Kennection? #172

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

It's more innovative than you might think.

15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Hair Dryer Could Do

Hair dryers are good for more than just hair styling. Learn how to use them to remove stickers and clean off gum, plus discover other everyday hacks here.

The Crunchwrap Supreme dominates the map.

Map: The Most Popular Taco Bell Items in Each State

Taco Bell fans are loyal, but not always to the same items. See which menu favorites stand out in each state.

These throwback scents still put us in another time and place.

7 Discontinued Perfumes From the ‘90s and ‘00s That Smelled Amazing

From retired Victoria’s Secret perfumes to fragrances from Calvin Klein and others, these discontinued scents will always be great for a nostalgia trip.

Ketchup and eggs put a smile on some people‘s faces.

Heinz Is Officially Team Breakfast Ketchup, With a New Bottle to Prove It

Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.

‘Bruce’ menaces the ‘Orca II’ on the set of ‘Jaws.’

The Bizarre Tale of the ‘Orca II,’ the Stunt Boat from ‘Jaws’

The replica boat ‘Orca II’ was the unsung star of 1975's ‘Jaws.’ But what happened after filming ended was worse than any shark attack.

These bugs are more likely to take over your summer vacation if you're in these cities.

25 U.S. Cities That’ll Have the Worst Mosquito Problems This Summer

Don’t want to bug out this summer? From Los Angeles to Houston and even Detroit, these are the U.S. cities that experts expect will have the worst problems with mosquitoes in 2025.

The first soccer balls weren't even made out of rubber.

Why Are Soccer Balls Made of Hexagons?

Dive into the history of soccer balls, including how they evolved from their earliest form, when they were made out of pig bladders, into the hexagon design we see today.

10 Questionable Creature Features Spawned By ‘Jaws’

‘Claws’ didn’t draw the same crowds as ‘Jaws’ when it premiered two years later.

The seal of Anthony Comstock’s New York Society for the Suppression of Vice.

The Moral Policeman: Anthony Comstock’s War on Sex in 1800s New York

Anthony Comstock would stop at nothing to rid the world of explicit photos, birth control, and anything else he deemed a threat to morals.

11 Little-Known Words for Specific Family Members

The words we use for family members in English are specific about some things, but vague about others. These words will help fill in the gaps.

Steven Spielberg Wanted ‘Jaws 2’ to Be a Prequel

For a single weekend, the director seriously considered taking over the sequel—and he was going to take a page from history.

Get ready to welcome summer, however you see fit.

15 Facts About the Summer Solstice

In 2025, the summer solstice will fall on Friday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #43

The riddle below dates back to 1904—can you figure it out?

Why Is ‘Jack’ a Nickname for ‘John’?

Here’s the invisible etymology that turned Johns into Jacks.

There are several ways you can try to reduce your dog’s anxiety.

10 Expert Tips for Calming an Anxious Dog

We spoke to several veterinary behavior experts to learn how to keep anxious dogs calm, no matter the scenario.

Resist the urge to smash this eight-legged fren.

The Reason You Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your House, According to an Entomologist

Even if you don’t usually see them, spiders are in your house. And they’re paying rent, sort of.

10 of History's Greatest Flops

What exactly is a flop? To us, it’s something that arrived with great fanfare and big expectations, then ate pavement—hard. We’re covering just a few in the latest episode of The List Show.