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10 Facts About Mark Twain’s ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’

A lewd drawing contained in an early printing could have destroyed the book’s chances—and Twain’s reputation.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #5

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.

Why Is Bubblegum Pink?

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

How many Americans celebrate the three-day weekend.

8 Facts About Labor Day

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.

The Reasons We Love Fall So Much, According to Science

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.

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

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

The Forgotten Sources of 12 Phrases

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.’

The World’s Food and Drink Etiquette, Mapped

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

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

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.

8 of the Most Valuable Madame Alexander Dolls

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

Definition Detective Quiz #3

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

Chimpanzees vs. Bonobos: What’s the Difference?

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.

The 10 Biggest Concerts in History

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

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

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.

What Is “Wet Bulb Temperature”?

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.

8 Helpful Tips for Solving Crossword Puzzles

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Tune Twist Quiz #5

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

A three-day weekend makes bidding farewell to summer a little easier.

Why Is Labor Day Always Celebrated on a Monday?

Like Memorial Day and Presidents Day, Labor Day falls on a Monday each year. To understand how the federal holiday came to be, you need a brief history lesson in labor politics.

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

20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can and Can't Eat

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

The newly-discovered diamond weighs about a pound.

World’s Second-Largest Diamond Uncovered in Botswana

The impressive gemstone comes in at 2492 carats.

Was King George IV the real “Georgie Porgie”?

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

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

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