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Dozens of children and young adults who test positive for COVID-19 antibodies are developing a mystery illness that shares symptoms with Kawasaki disease.

Michele Debczak






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Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, and one of the first openly gay politicians elected to office in all of America. He also had a major issue with dog poop.

Mark Mancini




Franz Reichelt is now remembered as the "flying tailor."

In this episode of 'The List Show,' we take a look at experiments throughout history that definitely did not go according to plan.

Kristen Richard












Aldi looms large over the competition.

The economy supermarket giant was founded by two German entrepreneurs—one of whom was once held 17 days for ransom.

Jake Rossen