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The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California.

When readers failed to warm to a new 'Peanuts' character, Charles Schulz erased her. Permanently.

There's more scandal involved than you'd think.

A grain of salt a day keeps the misinformation away.

‘Take it with a grain of salt’ all (probably) started with Pliny the Elder, but he was talking about literal poison.

The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.

There are five flags hidden in this image. How long does it take you to spot them all?

There are three red flags and two beige flags hidden in this chaotic packing scene. See how long it takes you to spot them all.

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

In 2002, the two powerful world leaders were invited to settle their differences the old-fashioned way: Combat.

The Backstreet Boys in a late ’90s portrait session.

The Backstreet Boys’ 1999 smash “I Want It That Way,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary in April 2024, is among the definitive songs—if not the definitive song—of the ’90s teen-pop explosion.

Quick, fetch the Rexall’s Americanitis Elixir!

Nearly all of the day’s experts blamed Americanitis on stress caused by the relentless pace of life in the U.S., which was only exacerbated by new technological advancements.

A vintage engraving of London Bridge in the late 19th century.

There are a handful of dark theories about the rhyme’s inspiration—ranging from a Viking invasion to human sacrifice—but we’ll cross that bridge when get to it. First up, let’s break down the known history of the tune.

Discover how the different generation names for Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials came to be.

Charlemagne gazes at his cathedral at Aachen, wondering how he’s going to divvy up his kingdom among 20 kids.

Charlemagne, the 7th-century king of the Franks, had about 20 children who went on to establish Europe’s royal houses and populate most of Europe.

Genetics, seasonal changes, and Earth's magnetic field all play a role.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s is now one of literature’s most valuable author signatures.

From James Joyce to Ernest Hemingway, discover which famous author signature is worth the most.

In Russia, people may 'kidnap' the bride.

In South Korea, newlyweds receive carved wooden ducks. In Russia, brides get kidnapped.

Not all Millennials relate to the stereotypical Millennial narrative.

A generational expert divides Millennials into “me-llennials” and “mega-llennials.” Which group you belong to depends on your career and financial success.

Some of these animals are rugged mountaineers, some have spots instead of stripes, and some of them bark like dogs. And if you want to tell the zebra species apart, look at their rumps.

From Mariah to Britney, this video covers a decade's worth of chart-topping hits.

These innovative playgrounds are captivating for kids and adults alike.

From St. Louis’s City Museum to the Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, discover the most unique playgrounds for kids across the United States.

Indian cabbage white butterfly (left), luna moth (right).

Both develop from caterpillars and both have impressive wings, but if you know what to look for, it's easy to tell moths and butterflies apart.

You can skip a couple vowels here ... but which ones?

Here are 20 of the world's trickiest names, from ‘Sean’ to ‘Saoirse.’ (No, they’re not all Irish.)

We’re covering practical tips (like the scent that will alert you to an impending electrical fire) to decidedly stranger ones (how to get out of a kangaroo attack) in the latest episode of The List Show.

Early versions of the rhyme included the words ‘bloody’ and ‘blooming’—and sometimes didn’t feature a spider at all.

The cover of Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women.’

“Little Women” is one of the world's most beloved novels—but Louisa May Alcott only wrote it to help her father get a publishing contract.

Charlotte Braun, the ‘Peanuts’ Character Who Met a Gruesome End

15 Facts About the IRS to File Away

Why Do We Tell People to Take Something “With a Grain of Salt”?

20 Surprising (and Horrifying) Facts About Pregnancy

Can You Spot the Hidden Flags in This Vacation-Themed Brainteaser?

What’s the Kennection? #110

When George Bush and Saddam Hussein Were Challenged to a Duel

“I Want It That Way”: How Max Martin’s ‘Melodic Math’ Led to This Enduring (and Confusing) Backstreet Boys Hit

Americanitis: The 19th-Century Scourge of Stressed-Out Workaholics

The Dark Theories Behind the “London Bridge Is Falling Down” Nursery Rhyme

How Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials Got Their Names

The Royal Rundown on Charlemagne’s 20 Children

Why Do Birds Fly South for the Winter?

10 Extremely Valuable Author Signatures

Surprising Wedding Traditions From Around the World

The Two Types of Millennials, and the Differences Between Them

15 Wild Facts About Zebras

Hear Every No.1 Hit of the '90s in This 20-Minute Video

10 of the Most Unique Playgrounds in the U.S.

What’s the Difference Between Moths and Butterflies?

The 20 Most Commonly Mispronounced Names in the World

11 Facts That Could Save Your Life

“Itsy Bitsy Spider”: The History of the Classic Nursery Rhyme

11 Fascinating Facts About Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’