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It's a real fiesta of colors.

Discover the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 each year. Here’s how the history of this annual celebration took shape—and how you can take part.

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Not all regions with a food-inspired name are represented on the map.

You’ve heard of New England, the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. But the United States has several more interesting regions, including the Pierogi Pocket, the Borscht Belt, the Pretzel Belt, and more.

Alexia Kontolemos
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.

Hannah McDonald
”Egg on my face.”

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.’

Bethel Afful








Airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.

UpgradedPoints analyzed how often travelers complained about issues regarding TSA PreCheck, the mishandling of luggage, and more at the most popular airports in the United States.

Sam Hindman
How many have you read?

Whether they’re iconic horror novels or classic kids’ lit, these books still resonate five decades after they first hit shelves.

Lorna Wallace




This cat is clearly not amused.

A certified cat trainer provides expert tips on how to make the experience less stressful for both you and your pet.

Alexia Kontolemos




Here's to a taste of the past.

Not all the classic frozen treats you remember from the ’80s and ’90s are still available today

Mary Beth Skylis
It’s a living.

History is full of jobs that are no longer needed due to technology, cultural advances, and everything in between.

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