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This 19th-century riddle was created by the British Museum’s librarian—can you figure it out?

Blowing gray bubbles just wouldn’t feel as fun.

We uncover why bubblegum is traditionally pink—and also explore what flavor bubblegum even is.

How many Americans celebrate the three-day weekend.

Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September—which means Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2, in 2024.

Some of us can't wait to frolic in the leaves.

Wondering why you— or your friends—like fall so much? Here’s the science behind our love of the season.

What British mail was like around the time Ewart's postcard was mailed.

The recipient has been identified, but it’s still a mystery where the postcard has been all this time.

This episode of The List Show is all about why we say what we say—from the poem that gave us ‘albatross around your neck’ to the hands that gave us ‘hands down.’

You’ll want to have these on hand the next time you travel to a new place.

You're not going to stand as tall at 70 as you did at 30. Here's why.

Madame Alexander dolls fetch a high price secondhand.

The most expensive dolls of all time sold for tens of thousands of dollars.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

They basically share a genome, but chimps and bonobos have some not-so-subtle differences.

Madonna’s May 2024 concert at Copacabana Beach was one of the largest in the world.

Rod Stewart, Madonna, and the Rolling Stones had some of the largest concert crowds in history.

Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.

If you’re only measuring air temp, you’re only getting half the picture.

If you’ve ever said “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” you already understand what goes into calculating wet bulb temperature.

Take your crossword puzzle skills to the next level with these tips.

If you want to raise your crossword game to the next level, grab a pencil (not a pen!) and follow these tips for success.

Myspace is Instagram’s latest inspiration.

Just like Myspace before it, Instagram is letting users add 30-second song clips to their profiles.

Martin Laurello performs his signature trick in the 1920s.

Laurello trained himself to turn his head virtually 180 degrees, a parlor trick that led to a 50-year career.

Arguably the grossest things in your kitchen.

Your kitchen sponges are grosser than you could possibly imagine, but here are some of the easiest ways to clean and disinfect them.

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, B-6, and C and makes a tasty snack for your dog.

Strawberries, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are all safe for dogs to eat.

The newly-discovered diamond weighs about a pound.

The impressive gemstone comes in at 2492 carats.

Was King George IV the real “Georgie Porgie”?

“Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie / Kissed the girls and made them cry.”

The “right to disconnect” law can possibly lessen stress in employees.

Australia is making changes to ensure employees are truly “off” from work during off hours.

Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, the site of humankind's earliest ancestors.

The gorge in northern Tanzania has yielded many of the oldest fossils of humankind, shedding new light on our ancient ancestors.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #5

Why Is Bubblegum Pink?

8 Facts About Labor Day

The Reasons We Love Fall So Much, According to Science

Snail Mail: Welsh Postcard Sent in 1903 Arrives 121 Years Later

The Forgotten Sources of 12 Phrases

The World’s Food and Drink Etiquette, Mapped

Short Order: The Reason Why We Shrink in Height As We Get Older

8 of the Most Valuable Madame Alexander Dolls

Definition Detective Quiz #3

Chimpanzees vs. Bonobos: What’s the Difference?

The 10 Biggest Concerts in History

‘Wassup?’: The Origins of the Famous Budweiser Ad

What Is “Wet Bulb Temperature”?

8 Helpful Tips for Solving Crossword Puzzles

Instagram Users Can Now Add Songs to Their Profiles Like It’s 2006

‘The Human Owl’: The Twisted Life of Sideshow Star Martin Laurello

Yes, You Should Be Cleaning Your Kitchen Sponges—Here’s How

Tune Twist Quiz #5

20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can and Can't Eat

World’s Second-Largest Diamond Uncovered in Botswana

‘Georgie Porgie’: The Royal Origins of the British Nursery Rhyme

Australia Passes Law Protecting Workers’ Right to Log Off at the End of the Day

8 Facts about Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind”