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10 Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica

Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.

It's a 'red' lobster dinner for a reason.

The Reason Why Lobsters Turn Bright Red When You Boil Them

Lobsters don’t come out of the sea looking bright red—that only happens after you boil them. Find out more about why it happens here.

What’s the Kennection? #163

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

The Most Popular Disney Villains, Mapped

From Scar’s sinister charm to Oogie Boogie’s creepy charisma, Google Trends reveals the most-searched Disney villains in each U.S. state.

They had a date with fate—and Hollywood history.

10 Fascinating Facts About ‘Casablanca’

You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.

Office-related buzzwords aren‘t helpful. They‘re just annoying.

Let’s Circle Back: The Most-Hated Office Jargon in 2025

Tired of corporate lingo? You‘re not alone. A new report breaks down which office phrases Americans wish would disappear for good.

Spirit is considered the best U.S. airline, according to WalletHub.

How the Country’s Biggest Airlines Rank in 2025

WalletHub compared 11 U.S. airlines using 14 metrics—from cancellations to in-flight comfort—to reveal the best options for travelers.

The road through the Guyanese jungle leading to the Jonestown compound.

A Brief History of the Jonestown Massacre

Congressman Leo Ryan went to Guyana in 1978 to investigate reports of American cult leader Jim Jones holding hundreds of his followers captive. Ryan didn't make it out of Jonestown alive.

Depending on who you ask, it might be time to toss this part out of weddings, too.

The Unexpectedly Uncomfortable History of the Garter Toss Tradition

Though the origins of the garter toss tradition are strongly debated, there’s one thing most folks can agree with: it might be time for this controversial wedding ritual to get the heave-ho.

HeroRAT Ronin Breaks Guinness World Records® title

Rat Sets Record for Most Land Mines Sniffed Out By His Species

Ronin the rat proves rodents can be heroes too.

One of many protests against the Vietnam War in the late 1960s.

10 Significant Vietnam War Protests

The deeply unpopular war led to the biggest and most consequential protest movement in U.S. history. Here are the key events and reactions.

5 of Fiction’s Most Terrible Moms

You’ll be glad these ladies aren’t your mother.

7 Cases of Alleged Spontaneous Human Combustion

The cause of death in these mysterious cases has, at one time or another, been reported as spontaneous human combustion—but there was often a more realistic explanation.

What do you hope to get in your basket on Easter morning?

Every State’s Favorite Easter Candy, Mapped

According to Google search data, these are the most popular sweets across the U.S. for Easter 2025.

Author Alexandra Ripley (R) poses with 'Scarlett,' her sequel to 'Gone With the Wind.'

‘Gone’ Girl: When ‘Scarlett’ Dared to Continue the Story of ‘Gone With the Wind’

The belated sequel drew scorn from 'Wind' purists, who bellowed that 'Tomorrow is here, and it's just plain awful."

A Rare, Unaltered Print of ‘Star Wars’ From 1977 Is Coming to the Big Screen

The BFI is showing the 1977 space opera—which has undergone countless post-release changes—‘exactly as experienced’ on opening day.

Bottles are easy to recycle, but things get a little more confusing beyond that.

You Probably Aren’t Recycling These 3 Things Correctly—Here’s What To Do Instead

Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may not) be breaking here, plus the best practices to follow instead.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #34

This riddle dates back to the 16th century—can you figure it out?

Just a proud pup and his stash of bones.

Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?

Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they’re accomplishing?

Sea Pigs, Sea Spiders, and More Bizarre Creatures Collected Off Antarctica

Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.

The 15 Best Vietnam War Movies

Some of our finest filmmakers have dramatized the war in a number of ways, from epic battles to deeply human portraits of violence and even the occasional comedy.

Senators can be expelled, but it doesn’t happen often.

Can You Expel a Sitting Senator?

Once you’ve been voted into the Senate, it’s difficult to get you out.

13 Historical Figures You Probably Didn't Learn About

13 Fascinating Historical Figures You Probably Didn’t Learn About in History Class

From pirate queens to groundbreaking stunt pilots to the guy who gave us kitty litter, we’re covering a whole bunch of overlooked historical figures in the latest episode of The List Show.

Border Patrol: When 3 States Fought Over the “Delaware Wedge”

The Delaware Wedge is a 1.068-square-mile triangular chunk of land where Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland meet. For 200 years, that’s all these states could agree on.