MYTHS

Their little faces judge you when you input PEZ one by one.

How to Load a PEZ Dispenser Correctly, According to PEZ

A viral TikTok recently suggested that you can load your PEZ without unwrapping it. But does it actually work?

10 Uncanny Examples of the Mandela Effect

Do you swear Sinbad starred in a 1990s movie called ‘Shazaam’? You’ve been hit with the Mandela effect.

11 Lesser-Known Fairy Tales

Almost everyone knows the classic fairy tales like 'Cinderella' and 'Sleeping Beauty.' But you probably haven't heard of 'Hans-My-Hedgehog.'

No, the White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots Isn't Chlorine

The white stuff isn’t a sign that your carrots have gone bad—but they might appreciate a little water.

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which Michelangelo absolutely hated painting.

Common Misconceptions About the Renaissance

Did Galileo invent the telescope? No. Was he at least the first one to use it to study the moon? Also no.

'The Beast of Busco' is said to have prowled Lake Fulk for over a century.

Indiana's Fulk Lake, Home to 'The Beast of Busco,' Is Up for Sale

The lake is known to locals for harboring the possibly real, possibly mythological 500-pound snapping turtle known as Oscar.

Despite what you may have been told, eating eggs won’t send your cholesterol levels through the roof.

7 Common Food Myths, Debunked

Here are seven somewhat harmless food myths that have been drilled into our heads for so long that we don’t even realize they’re fake.

Get in, loser, we're going planet-hopping.

11 Strange Stories From the National UFO Reporting Center

From alien encounters in England to elk abductions in Washington State, here are 11 eerie unexplained events.

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Learn Who's Who in Greek Mythology With a Stylish New Guide Book for Modern Audiences

Ever wondered if Hades is the god of death or god of the Underworld? In this new book, podcast host Liv Albert guides you through the who's who of the ancient world.

Bigfoot Hunting Licenses—and a $25,000 Bounty—Could Soon be Up for Grabs in Oklahoma

The new bill introduced by an Oklahoma lawmaker would make it legal to hunt and trap Bigfoot—and offer a $25,000 bounty for the creature's capture.

La Morte di Cesare (The Death of Caesar) by Vincenzo Camuccini, circa 1804-1805

Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire

Did Julius Caesar really say “Et tu, Brute?” Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? What was with the togas? Justin Dodd is answering all these questions in more in this edition of 'Misconceptions.'

The Most Famous Mythical Monster in Every Country

From Bigfoot to Madre de Aguas, these are the monsters that capture people's imaginations around the world.

A 1602 fresco by Domenichino showing Giulia Farnese with a unicorn.

You Can Get a Unicorn Hunting License From Michigan’s Lake Superior State College

Because the best way to find out if unicorns are real is to trek to the nearest forest and look for one yourself.

Christopher Lee in Horror of Dracula (1958).

The 25 Greatest Vampire Movies Ever Made

Filmmakers have been making movies about vampires almost since the inception of motion pictures, and our public fascination with these creatures of the night has not yet dimmed. Here are 25 of the best of them.

Belgian painter Pieter Dirkx's interpretation of the Mongolian death worm.

22 Creepy Cryptids From Around the World

You’ve no doubt heard of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Now it’s time to meet the Mongolian death worm.

The Mothman statue in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

A New Documentary Investigates West Virginia’s Infamous Mothman

Point Pleasant residents first spotted the infamous cryptid in 1966—now, there’s a Mothman statue, a museum, and even a festival for it.

Justin Dodd, ready to debunk mental illness myths.

Common Misconceptions About Depression

Depression isn't "all in your head" in a way that you can simply snap out of it, though it does technically exist in your brain.

He's (probably) not hiding in your shower.

The Real-Life Origins of 15 Urban Legends

From Maryland’s Goatman to the "real" corpses in haunted houses, here are the sort-of true stories behind all your favorite urban legends.

Weekend at Errol Flynn’s: When John Barrymore’s Friends Stole His Corpse From the Morgue for One Last Prank

Drew Barrymore recently corroborated this epic Hollywood legend, but it’s still highly questionable.

Loch Ness Monster statue in Inverness, Scotland

Cryptid Currency: How the Loch Ness Monster Became a Force in Scotland’s Economy

Through cruises, museums, and other tourist attractions, the Loch Ness Monster adds roughly £41 million to Scotland's economy in a typical year.

Does Putting a Penny in the Microwave Really Make It Shrink?

Putting metal in the microwave is never a good idea—especially if you're inspired by a viral social media hoax.

17 Fascinating Facts About Conspiracy Theories

Did author Lewis Carroll actually moonlight as Jack the Ripper? Also, what’s the deal with tinfoil hats? In this edition of The List Show, editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy delves into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories.

Wouldn't you love to go down in history as the person who proved the existence of the Loch Ness Monster?

Is Nessie Out There? Keep Your Eye on This Loch Ness Livestream to Find Out

This round-the-clock livestream could very well be the key to proving if the Loch Ness Monster is real.

A photo of the Pompeii ruins from November 2019.

Explore Two of Pompeii’s Excavated Homes in This Virtual Tour

Before the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 C.E., these homes in Pompeii featured gardens and impressive art collections.

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