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Little brown bats like this one are at risk from white nose syndrome.

A Bright Side for Bats: Scientists Make Progress Against White Nose Syndrome

The deadly fungus has decimated bat populations across North America. But recently, scientists have found reasons to hope their efforts to save bats are working.

The Surprising Origins of 5 Spooky Sayings

From ‘skeletons in the closet’ to ‘graveyard shift,’ here’s how five eerie idioms came to be.

The first horror film was already using a castle as the setting.

Watch the World’s First Horror Movie From 1896

'Le Manoir du Diable' has some pretty sweet special effects for the 19th century.

This green frog could be contemplating a big change.

7 Animals That Can Change Their Sex

In the animal kingdom, it’s not that unusual to start out as one sex and end up as another.

Can You Find the Ghost Hiding Among the Skeletons?

Get ready for spooky season with this Halloween-themed brainteaser.

Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell Funny?

Not everyone experiences funny-smelling urine after eating asparagus, but it's common enough that it poses one very big question: why does it happen in the first place?

Some cities are better for coffee drinkers than others.

The 20 Best U.S. Cities for Coffee Lovers, Ranked

Coffee enthusiasts might consider relocating to one of these caffeine meccas.

Microsoft's Windows 98 comes off the packaging line.

Watch Computer Pros Get Excited About Windows 98 in 1998

A decade before fans started lining up outside Apple stores for the release of each new iPhone model, computer users were eager to get their hands on Windows 98.

Notre-Dame has been the site of a mystery.

Mysterious ‘Horseman’ Found in a Lead Coffin Beneath Notre-Dame May Have Just Been Identified

The 2019 fire at the cathedral brought a mystery to the surface: a lead coffin containing an unknown skeleton.

People in these cities might rub you the wrong way.

The 10 Rudest (and Most Polite) Cities in the U.S.

Two Florida cities—Tampa and Miami—rank among the top three rudest cities in the United States.

French playing cards use ‘R’ and ‘D’ instead of ‘K’ and ‘Q.’

You Can Help Set a World Record for Most People Playing Solitaire in 24 Hours

This Guinness World Record requires no skill—just an internet connection.

Zoolife lets you view animals live through your computer screen.

This Website Lets You View Animal Webcams From Over a Dozen Zoos

Skip the lines and spend your next day at the zoo online instead.

A coronal mass ejection shoots out from the sun.

“Severe” Solar Storm Might Bring Northern Lights to the Deep South

Scientists just observed a powerful solar storm that could carry the northern lights over the lower 48 in the near future.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #8

This riddle from the book ‘Wit Newly Revived’ dates back to the 18th century—can you figure it out?

Why Do Cats Knock Things Over?

According to experts, this behavior has a few explanations, but being a bully probably isn’t one of them. We also offer a few solutions for how to stop cats from knocking things over.

September is prime apple picking season.

6 Ways to Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox

The autumnal equinox is September 22, 2024. Here's how people will celebrate the start of fall around the world.

Your Dresser Is a Serious Tipping Hazard—Here’s How to Fix It

Furniture tip-overs are no laughing matter, but that’s especially true when it comes to dressers. Here’s everything you need to know about how to keep these clothing storage units secured.

New ”Golden Lettuce” Was Engineered to Boost Nutrition

Golden lettuce isn’t just pretty—it’s good for you, too.

Being an astronaut isn’t as glamorous as you were led to believe.

10 Surprising Facts About Your Childhood Dream Jobs

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re tackling some fun facts—and the occasional harsh truth—about the careers you imagined for yourself as a kid.

There’s no need to buy premade hummus when you can make it at home.

This Roasted Garlic Hummus Is the Perfect Protein-Packed Snack

In just five steps, you’ll have delicious and nutritious hummus with this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

How David Bowie Helped Pave the Way For the Download Age

The groundbreaking artist made history in 1999 with his album ‘Hours’ when he sold it as an internet download before it hit stores: “Mark my words … we are not going back to record companies and through shops.”

10 Fascinating Facts About Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’

Hawthorne’s most famous novel—a mainstay on high school reading lists—has been the subject of some interesting myths and misconceptions.

Definition Detective Quiz #6

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

Why Does Grover Cleveland Count as Two Presidents?

Historians suggest that while Grover Cleveland was but one person, he was actually two presidents thanks to his nonconsecutive terms.

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