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Whether you’re religious or just a fan of monumental architecture, visiting a cathedral can be an awe-inspiring experience. Here are 11 masterpieces worth the journey.

It seems like virtually everything Stephen King has ever written has made it to the screen. As these seven books prove, that's not quite true.

Medicine has evolved dramatically over the last century, but that doesn’t mean unexplainable medical anomalies have disappeared. We’re covering a few of them in the latest episode of The List Show.

The groundbreaking primatologist changed our understanding of what it means to be human.

Language

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Americans have a tough time figuring out how to correctly pronounce these words, from ‘açai’ to ‘tzatziki’ and beyond.

Here are 10 fun historical alternatives to boring old ‘pregnant.’

Where to find them—and how to say them correctly.

Here’s how to say everything from liquors like cachaça to brands like Moët.

Fall is here, and you’re getting hungry. Feast on this cornucopia of etymologies for seasonal veggies straight from the garden.

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re diving deep into a few of our favorite phrasal gaffes, from death nails and tenderhooks to bold-faced lies and beyond.

Science

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With the end of summer comes the beginning of a new season: flu season. Here’s what you need to know about the flu shot.

Literature

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Discover 13 true crime books to add to your collection, including Truman Capote's classic 'In Cold Blood' and 'My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress.'

Countless authors have used bitter rivalries and petty squabbles as inspiration for some of their greatest works. Here’s proof that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.

Though post-apocalyptic literature is experiencing a recent boom, the genre is anything but new. From a 19th-century tale of catastrophe to a modern-day classic made into a film, these are books you’ll want to add to your reading list.

History

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From Paris's Mistinguett to Las Vegas's Lola Falana and beyond.

Transportation

More From the Transportation Section

Turns out, identifying car problems with sound alone is tough—and ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences.

Find out if your go-to hub tops the list for flight delays.

Merging with high-speed traffic is always risky, but these highways make it even more difficult.

Live Smarter

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From cleaning your gutters to swapping out your bedding and beyond, completing these tasks will set you up for a stress-free holiday season.

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Food

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Want to get your pumpkin spice fix this season? Look no further. These are the recipes everyone is searching for.

Animals

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From a ginormous relative of the garden pillbug to fish with translucent heads, these organisms are adapted to the dark, cold, pressurized environment of the deep sea.

Is your new pet’s name on this list?

Don’t be surprised to see wild wallabies hopping around the UK.

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.

Skunks get a bad rap, but there’s amazing chemistry and behavior behind these adorable animals.

Think your commute is bad? At least you don’t have to walk or swim from one end of the Earth to the other.

You’ll never look at these creatures the same way again.

If you need name inspiration for your own pup, take a cue from pet owners across the country.

Culture

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Tired of your local trails? Plan a hiking trip to one of these incredible ancient sites.

From landmark reporters to modern media moguls, these women transformed journalism as we know it.

Entertainment

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One-episode wonders like ‘Emily’s Reasons Why Not’ and ‘Swamp Thing’ might be blips in TV history, but they’ll always hold a place in our hearts.

Crime

More from the Crime Section

These infamous prisoners unexpectedly validate the adage “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Real crime fighters might not have superpowers, but these tactics are the next best thing.

The phrase “ripped from the headlines” doesn’t just apply to 'Law & Order' episodes. Songwriters throughout the history of popular music have drawn inspiration from real-life tales of murder and mayhem.

Everywhere you turn these days, it seems like there’s a new—and wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime. Which raises the question: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Here’s what the experts have to say.