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The home improvement chain knows what you need: a 15-foot scarecrow that talks.

From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.

When John Adams penned a letter to future first lady Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he guessed how future generations of Americans would celebrate Independence Day with remarkable accuracy—but he got the date wrong.

Fourth of July fireworks and parties can be distressing for dogs—and their pet parents. Here are tips that can help.

Christmas

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The red buckets are getting more than loose change.

When Brooke Comer received a Ring notification at 2:30 a.m., she didn’t expect to see her lost dog.

This riddle dates back to the 1860s—can you figure out the answer?

Can wrapping paper be recycled? As you may have guessed, correctly disposing of wrapping paper can be a bit complicated.

Clement Clarke Moore is widely believed to be the author of “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” But the Livingston family of New York begs to differ.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, was destined to be forgotten ... until a clerical error turned it into a holiday tradition.

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?

There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.

Halloween

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The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.

Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.

The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.

Hanukkah

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Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?

Thanksgiving

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While we can’t promise that your journey to grandma’s house this year will be enjoyable, we know of a few travel tips to make it less stressful.

See if your favorite holiday treat is on the list.

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

From canned cranberries to the world's largest helping of mac and cheese, these fun food facts will wow your Thanksgiving guests.

July 4th

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It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.

Weird Holidays

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The shortest month of the year still includes a lot of obscure, offbeat holidays to celebrate.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve may be over, but Thomas Crapper Day is on the horizon.

Pillow fights can lead to some serious trouble. Don’t believe us? Here are some examples of times pillow fights took a turn for the worse.

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