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Why Do People Say the Moon is Made of Cheese?

The moon-made-of-cheese rumor may have started with a hungry wolf and a crafty fox.

The cover of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein.’

11 Surprising Facts About Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’

Here are the nuts and bolts about Mary Shelley's 200-year-old tale about what can go wrong when people play God.

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17 Signs That You'd Qualify as a Witch in 1692

Discover whether you are guilty of maleficium and/or would have been accused of practicing witchcraft according to the laws and evidence used during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials.

Who knew drinking soda could be so lucrative?

When Pepsi Tried Giving Away $1 Billion With the Help of a Chimp

The soft drink company teased consumers with a giant contest offer. But could they really pay it out?

Never healthy, and now potentially dangerous. American cheese, everyone!

Kraft Single-Serve Cheese Slices Are Being Recalled Owing to an 'Unpleasant' Mistake

That clingy plastic film on single-serve slices is working a little too well, prompting Kraft to issue a warning.

9 Animals That Have Invaded Florida

Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.

These spooky tales will have you thankful you live in modern times.

6 Creepy Victorian Ghost Stories to Read Right Now

These stories need no contrivances to create places that are lonely and old, a place where bad things are kept hushed up instead of dealt with.

Golda Rosheuvel stars as Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte.'

The Real-Life Story Behind Queen Charlotte

Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.

Why Is Sneakily Leaving Called an “Irish” Goodbye or Exit?

What is an Irish goodbye—and why is it called that?

8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’

Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.

Make no bones about it: These advent calendars will get you pumped for the big day.

10 Great Halloween Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to the Spookiest Time of the Year

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with these top-rated Halloween advent calendars.

Watch 100 Years of American Dinners in Three Minutes

Here’s what a typical American household ate for dinner during the 20th century.

Every country has their obscure fact. / kolderal / Getty

1 Fact About Every Country in the United Nations: Part 1

In this episode of The List Show, we cover one fact about EVERY country in the United Nations—with Part 1 going up to the letter G.

When Ernest Hemingway Walked Away From Two Plane Crashes Just Hours Apart

The novelist endured a crash in East Africa. Then his 'rescue' plane went down, too.

Charles Dickens gifted us with plenty of new words and phrases—including ‘not to put too fine a point on it.’

The Origins of 8 Literary Clichés

Clichés are viewed as a sign of lazy writing, but they didn’t develop that reputation over night.

She probably did a lot of scratching before settling down.

Why Do Dogs Scratch Their Beds Before Lying Down?

Your dog’s instinct to furiously dig at their bed before falling asleep would make a lot more sense in the wild.

20 of the Best Pumpkin Spice Products to Satisfy Your Autumnal Obsession

From flavored coffee to candles that'll make your whole house smell like a freshly baked pie, these pumpkin spice products are perfect for fall.

A Garbage Pail Kid being typically repulsive.

Gross Profits: Original Garbage Pail Kids Art Is Up for Auction

You can now be the proud owner of the first-ever Garbage Pail Kid. And yes, it's a literal kid in a garbage pail.

These are good for more than just game night.

7 of the Most Valuable Board Games From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Discover some of the most valuable board games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “HeroQuest,” “Dream Phone,” and others.

The history of pizza is packed with myths and misconceptions—but it sure is delicious.

A Brief History of Pizza

The history of pizza is a large pie—half Margherita and half lies. Let’s take a bite out of pizza’s past, covering styles from Neapolitan and New York to Sicilian and St. Louis and beyond.

Whatever you do, don't play that Silver Shamrock jingle.

18 Surprising Facts About ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’

The controversial sci-fi horror film wasn’t a hit with critics or fans in 1982, but “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” has morphed into a cult classic over the years.

September’s harvest moon is also the last super moon of 2023.

The Harvest Moon, the Final Super Moon of the Year, is Coming in Late September

The harvest moon is the full moon that falls closest to the fall equinox, and this year, it’s also a super moon.

Is Halloween strictly for kids, or is an age cap warranted?

How Old Is Too Old for Trick or Treating?

Some communities have ordinances banning teens from knocking on doors. But are they justified?

11 Nouns That Only Have a Plural Form

Some nouns only have a plural form, regardless of how we think of them. They are known as ‘pluralia tantum,’ Latin for “plural only.”

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