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The 2024 Summer Olympics will open in July in Paris (barring war or a pandemic).

Since 1896, when the modern Olympic Games began, the event has been disrupted only six times—and it usually required a war.

Theodore Roosevelt was all about Big Stick Diplomacy.

Roosevelt launched one of his most famous sayings at the Minnesota State Fair in September 1901—just two weeks before he became president.

The gruesome reputations of some repeat killers have led to unforgettable nicknames.

Code-switching goes beyond language—here's what it means and why it happens.

Here are 20 of the best botanical gardens in the world. (Plus, what exactly is a botanical garden?)

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

A century-old law keeps American sunscreen from offering the best UV protection possible.

According to one study, only 11 of 20 American sunscreens tested met EU standards.

Hawaii, Florida, and California are home to some of the most popular—and most crowded—beaches in the U.S.

Hawaii Overprint Note from the World War II era.

During WWII, the U.S. government was scared that Japan might take all of Hawaii's money. Here's what they did to stop it.

Everything about a rotary phone would probably be very confusing to kids today.

From the whirr of a film projector to the click-clack of a mechanical typewriter, these sounds will likely leave the youth of today scratching their heads.

The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.

These schools, from pharmacy institutions to Ivy League mainstays, give you the best bang for your buck.

Aaron Burr shoots Alexander Hamilton in the infamous duel.

The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.

Where you live may determine if you have enough money left over for the bank.

Thinking of making a move? This list may come in handy.

Don’t let heatstroke ruin their fun in the sun.

Every pet owner should learn the signs of overheating and the best ways to prevent it.

The found footage film, which hit theaters in July 1999, was made for under $25,000—and it has a long legacy.

Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.

Throw some eggplant and watermelon on the grill next to those burgers and brats.

It’s succinct enough to fit on a bumper sticker. But what did ‘knowledge is power’ originally mean?

Goats have accents, hippos sweat something that looks like blood, and mosquitoes love feet. In the latest episode of The List Show, host Erin McCarthy dives into 28 animal facts that are sure to make you go "WTF?"

British singer-songwriter James Blunt has never been able to escape his signature song, the 2004 smash “You’re Beautiful,” a misunderstood ballad that masks a much darker meaning.