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Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.
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.
How many of these items have you inadvertently left behind?
Weed and selfie sticks aren’t the only things that could earn you the boot from the happiest place on Earth.
From starring in ‘The Way We Were’ to founding the Sundance Institute, Robert Redford had a fascinating and legendary career.
Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.
Sometimes deliberately, often unintentionally, countless artifacts have been buried—and then rediscovered—under parking lots.
Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.
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.
These five cemetery journeys are a great way to explore America’s rich and varied history. Tombstone tourists, rejoice.
These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.
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.
The Master of Horror’s list of his top films is surprisingly horror-lite.
The happiest states have a perfect blend of weather, job satisfaction, and community engagement.
A surprising number of everyday foods and household items can clog your pipes, wear down the disposal, or seep into waterways, causing more significant problems.
With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year’s Halloween.
You’ll be happy these folks aren’t your relatives.
If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.
The idiosyncratic director behind films as diverse as ‘Aguirre, the Wrath of God’ and ‘Grizzly Man’ knows how to hypnotize chickens—and has no need for drugs.
The medieval masterpiece—embroidered on a 230-foot piece of linen—depicts bloody battles and a royal betrayal that changed the history of England.