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Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?
Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they’re accomplishing?
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Sea Pigs, Sea Spiders, and More Bizarre Creatures Collected Off Antarctica
Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.
The 15 Best Vietnam War Movies
Some of our finest filmmakers have dramatized the war in a number of ways, from epic battles to deeply human portraits of violence and even the occasional comedy.
Can You Expel a Sitting Senator?
Once you’ve been voted into the Senate, it’s difficult to get you out.
13 Fascinating Historical Figures You Probably Didn’t Learn About in History Class
From pirate queens to groundbreaking stunt pilots to the guy who gave us kitty litter, we’re covering a whole bunch of overlooked historical figures in the latest episode of The List Show.
Border Patrol: When 3 States Fought Over the “Delaware Wedge”
The Delaware Wedge is a 1.068-square-mile triangular chunk of land where Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland meet. For 200 years, that’s all these states could agree on.
Human Conveyor Belt Helps Michigan Bookstore Move Its Entire Inventory Down the Block
A ‘book brigade’ helped a small business relocate millions of words.
Rare Video Shows a Colossal Squid Swimming in the Deep Ocean
A baby colossal squid was filmed deep in the South Atlantic—revealing rare footage of the ocean’s heaviest invertebrate.
12 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About ‘Born on the Fourth of July’
Tom Cruise earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for Oliver Stone’s star-spangled Vietnam War flick., but the role of Ron Kovic was supposed to be Al Pacino’s.
Definition Detective Quiz #34
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Why Does Airplane Coffee Taste So Bad?
Why you can't get a good cup of joe at 35,000 feet.
7 Women Who Played Key Roles in the Vietnam War
From Vietcong diplomats to American anti-war activists, these women made their mark on one of the 20th century’s most controversial conflicts.
Remembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and Pioneer of Investigative Journalism
Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century.
This High-Tech Leash Comes With an “Emergency Brake”
Tired of your dog running wild on walks? A smarter leash could help with that.
The 10 Best Cities for Easter Celebrations in 2025
Birmingham, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo lead the way on this list of the best places to celebrate Easter.
Agent Orange: Its Toxic History in the Vietnam War
In a mission code-named Operation Ranch Hand, the U.S. military unleashed millions of gallons of the toxic defoliant during the Vietnam War—and some descendants of Vietnam veterans say they’re still paying the price.
Japanese Town Turns Its Middle-Aged Men Into Pokémon-Inspired Trading Cards
Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.
Does De-Extinction Actually Work?
“It’s like if you took a chimpanzee and edited its genome to be a little taller and hairless, and then said you brought back Neanderthals,” one scientist said.
11 Dog Breeds That No Longer Exist
Who’s a good dog? They were. They were.
Capybara Cafe in Florida Lets Guests Chill With the Internet’s Favorite Rodents
Capybaras, wallabies, and even a skunk await at Florida’s Capybara Cafe—a quirky new hotspot raising awareness for animal welfare.
Tune Twist Quiz #37
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Why Do People Have Wisdom Teeth?
Once essential for early humans, wisdom teeth are now more of a nuisance than a necessity.
12 Facts About ‘The Things They Carried’
This widely read novel about the Vietnam War is more fact than fiction.
Snake Holes in Your Backyard? Here’s What To Do About It
Learn more about how to identify snake holes, including what signs to look for and which snakes are most likely to be slithering in your backyard.