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What do you hope to get in your basket on Easter morning?

Every State’s Favorite Easter Candy, Mapped

According to Google search data, these are the most popular sweets across the U.S. for Easter 2025.

Author Alexandra Ripley (R) poses with 'Scarlett,' her sequel to 'Gone With the Wind.'

‘Gone’ Girl: When ‘Scarlett’ Dared to Continue the Story of ‘Gone With the Wind’

The belated sequel drew scorn from 'Wind' purists, who bellowed that 'Tomorrow is here, and it's just plain awful."

A Rare, Unaltered Print of ‘Star Wars’ From 1977 Is Coming to the Big Screen

The BFI is showing the 1977 space opera—which has undergone countless post-release changes—‘exactly as experienced’ on opening day.

Bottles are easy to recycle, but things get a little more confusing beyond that.

You Probably Aren’t Recycling These 3 Things Correctly—Here’s What To Do Instead

Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may not) be breaking here, plus the best practices to follow instead.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #34

This riddle dates back to the 16th century—can you figure it out?

Just a proud pup and his stash of bones.

Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?

Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they’re accomplishing?

Sea Pigs, Sea Spiders, and More Bizarre Creatures Collected Off Antarctica

Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.

The 15 Best Vietnam War Movies

Some of our finest filmmakers have dramatized the war in a number of ways, from epic battles to deeply human portraits of violence and even the occasional comedy.

Senators can be expelled, but it doesn’t happen often.

Can You Expel a Sitting Senator?

Once you’ve been voted into the Senate, it’s difficult to get you out.

13 Historical Figures You Probably Didn't Learn About

13 Fascinating Historical Figures You Probably Didn’t Learn About in History Class

From pirate queens to groundbreaking stunt pilots to the guy who gave us kitty litter, we’re covering a whole bunch of overlooked historical figures in the latest episode of The List Show.

Border Patrol: When 3 States Fought Over the “Delaware Wedge”

The Delaware Wedge is a 1.068-square-mile triangular chunk of land where Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland meet. For 200 years, that’s all these states could agree on.

The best way to move books: Get someone else to do it.

Human Conveyor Belt Helps Michigan Bookstore Move Its Entire Inventory Down the Block

A ‘book brigade’ helped a small business relocate millions of words.

See the first colossal squid ever caught on camera

Rare Video Shows a Colossal Squid Swimming in the Deep Ocean

A baby colossal squid was filmed deep in the South Atlantic—revealing rare footage of the ocean’s heaviest invertebrate.

Tom Cruise in 'Born on the Fourth of July'

12 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About ‘Born on the Fourth of July’

Tom Cruise earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for Oliver Stone’s star-spangled Vietnam War flick., but the role of Ron Kovic was supposed to be Al Pacino’s.

Definition Detective Quiz #34

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

One of the reliable perks of airline travel.

Why Does Airplane Coffee Taste So Bad?

Why you can't get a good cup of joe at 35,000 feet.

Jane Fonda (left) and Nguyễn Thị Bình (right).

7 Women Who Played Key Roles in the Vietnam War

From Vietcong diplomats to American anti-war activists, these women made their mark on one of the 20th century’s most controversial conflicts.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 12: Destination Cuba

Diallo Riddle (‘Sherman’s Showcase,’ ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’) travels with Arturo to the 1970s, where they unveil an escape of historic proportions by the American revolutionary Assata Shakur.

Nellie Bly, pioneer of investigative journalism,

Remembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and Pioneer of Investigative Journalism

Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century.

Hello.it‘s leash combines renewable energy with dog walking.

This High-Tech Leash Comes With an “Emergency Brake”

Tired of your dog running wild on walks? A smarter leash could help with that.

These cities are ideal for Easter lovers.

The 10 Best Cities for Easter Celebrations in 2025

Birmingham, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo lead the way on this list of the best places to celebrate Easter.

An American Huey helicopter sprays Agent Orange over Vietnam.

Agent Orange: Its Toxic History in the Vietnam War

In a mission code-named Operation Ranch Hand, the U.S. military unleashed millions of gallons of the toxic defoliant during the Vietnam War—and some descendants of Vietnam veterans say they’re still paying the price.

Japanese Town Turns Its Middle-Aged Men Into Pokémon-Inspired Trading Cards

Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.

Does De-Extinction Actually Work?

“It’s like if you took a chimpanzee and edited its genome to be a little taller and hairless, and then said you brought back Neanderthals,” one scientist said.

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