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George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham!

10 Surprising Facts About Wham!

With their brightly colored short shorts and ridiculously catchy songs, Wham! were the definitive pop group of the '80s—though they were initially seen as a political act.

What’s the Kennection? #81

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

'Tortitude': Why Tortoiseshell and Calico-Patterned Cats Tend to Be Extra Feisty

Is your 'tortie' a sassy monster? You're not alone.

Can You Spot the Hidden Bat in This Spooky Image?

There's a bat lurking somewhere among the ghosts, black cats, and pumpkins in this Halloween hidden image puzzle.

Amazon’s October Prime Day Is Coming Back—and Here Are All the Best Deals You Can Already Shop

Amazon’s October Prime Day is coming back. Find out everything you need to know about it, plus shop early deals on Apple, iRobot, and more.

How UNICEF Transformed Halloween Trick-or-Treating

UNICEF is as big a part of Halloween as a carved pumpkin. Here's how that relationship began.

Bob Ross - A Walk in the Woods (Season 1 Episode 1)

Bob Ross’s First Made-For-TV Painting Has Surfaced—and It’ll Cost You $10 Million

How much are some happy little trees worth to you? One art dealer believes it's a small fortune.

Bill Clinton’s administration wasn’t happy with Warner Bros. or director Robert Zemeckis.

Why the Movie ‘Contact’ Annoyed Bill Clinton

The 1997 sci-fi film was a solid hit with audiences, but the POTUS had a problem with how he was portrayed in the movie.

All 50 States, Ranked by the Median Age of Their Residents

Some states are considered old in terms of annexation date. Others are old because their residents are.

'Tis the season to restock your COVID test supply.

The Government Is Mailing Out Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Again—Here’s How to Get Them

The USPS will soon be on its way with more government-issued at-home COVID test kits. Here’s how to make sure they stop at your door.

Why Do People Say the Moon is Made of Cheese?

The moon-made-of-cheese rumor may have started with a hungry wolf and a crafty fox.

The cover of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein.’

11 Surprising Facts About Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’

Here are the nuts and bolts about Mary Shelley's 200-year-old tale about what can go wrong when people play God.

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17 Signs That You'd Qualify as a Witch in 1692

Discover whether you are guilty of maleficium and/or would have been accused of practicing witchcraft according to the laws and evidence used during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials.

Who knew drinking soda could be so lucrative?

When Pepsi Tried Giving Away $1 Billion With the Help of a Chimp

The soft drink company teased consumers with a giant contest offer. But could they really pay it out?

Never healthy, and now potentially dangerous. American cheese, everyone!

Kraft Single-Serve Cheese Slices Are Being Recalled Owing to an 'Unpleasant' Mistake

That clingy plastic film on single-serve slices is working a little too well, prompting Kraft to issue a warning.

9 Animals That Have Invaded Florida

Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.

These spooky tales will have you thankful you live in modern times.

6 Creepy Victorian Ghost Stories to Read Right Now

These stories need no contrivances to create places that are lonely and old, a place where bad things are kept hushed up instead of dealt with.

Golda Rosheuvel stars as Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte.'

The Real-Life Story Behind Queen Charlotte

Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.

Why Is Sneakily Leaving Called an “Irish” Goodbye or Exit?

What is an Irish goodbye—and why is it called that?

8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’

Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.

Make no bones about it: These advent calendars will get you pumped for the big day.

10 Great Halloween Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to the Spookiest Time of the Year

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with these top-rated Halloween advent calendars.

Watch 100 Years of American Dinners in Three Minutes

Here’s what a typical American household ate for dinner during the 20th century.

Every country has their obscure fact. / kolderal / Getty

1 Fact About Every Country in the United Nations: Part 1

In this episode of The List Show, we cover one fact about EVERY country in the United Nations—with Part 1 going up to the letter G.

Apples are one way people honor the start of fall.

6 Ways to Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox

The autumnal equinox is September 23, 2023. Here's how people will celebrate the start of fall around the world.