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No Baking Is Required to Make This 5-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge

Make a decadent chocolate dessert tonight without turning on your oven.

Are Owls Actually All That Wise?

Though they’re excellent hunters, it turns out owls probably aren’t any smarter than a lot of other birds.

There are several ways to celebrate the holiday.

The History of 9 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions

Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day? And why do they eat corned beef and cabbage? Let’s dive into the origins of some popular ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

An interior view of Paris’s morgue in the 19th century.

The Surprising Origin of the Word ‘Morgue’

Uncover the origins of the term ‘morgue’ in 18th-century Paris—and the morgue’s transformation from a place of spectacle to medical institute.

16 Fun Facts About Hedgehogs

Did you know hedgehogs have between 5000 and 7000 quills? This is just one of many intriguing hedgehog facts that animal lovers should know.

1 Fact About All 63 U.S. National Parks

From Acadia to Zion, the U.S. has some pretty majestic national parks. In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re giving you one fun fact about every single one.

The spinning jenny was basically the spinning wheel 2.0.

How the Spinning Jenny Transformed Textiles and Led to Industrial Sabotage

Here's the story of why the spinning jenny was invented and how the spinning mule usurped it.

More than 40 years later, ‘M*A*S*H’ remains on top.

The 10 Most-Watched TV Series Finales Ever

What were the most watched series finales in TV history? The titles just might surprise you.

The difference between bees, wasps, and hornets is subtle.

Bee vs. Wasp vs. Hornet: What’s the Difference?

Discover the differences among these similar insects, including their diet, body size, and behavior.

17 Irish Sayings You Should Know

Discover the vibrant Irish culture through its language and slang. Learn key phrases to use on St. Paddy’s Day and beyond, from ‘craic’ and ‘sláinte’ to ‘céad míle fáilte’ and ‘may the road rise up to meet you.’

Roger Bart and Casey Likes star in 'Back to the Future: The Musical' on Broadway.

Whoa! How ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ Reinvented Its Iconic DeLorean for the Stage

The creative team behind ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ inherited the heavy task of recreating the movie's time-traveling DeLorean for the stage.

A presumably nice Canadian wears their pride.

Are Canadians Really As Nice and Polite As Everyone Thinks?

Canadians are known for their hospitality, but their niceness might be exaggerated.

Coyotes vs. Foxes: What’s the Difference—and How to Tell Them Apart

It may be hard to tell foxes and coyotes apart from far away, but there are several key differences distinguishing them.

Snoop Dogg performing in Sacramento in 2023.

The Fascinating Stories Behind 15 Celebrity Stage Names

From Snoop Dogg to Brie Larson, here's how 15 public figures came up with new names.

A Massachusetts Library System Will Let You Pay Fines With Cat Pictures

A cute or funny cat picture could earn you a blank slate at Worcester Public Libraries.

The British royal family has been dogged by conspiracy theories for more than 1000 years.

10 Bizarre Royal Conspiracy Theories

From secret love children to political assassinations to accusations of vampirism, the British royal family has been the subject of many bizarre conspiracy theories over the course of its history.

This bride is (perhaps unknowingly) following an old Swedish wedding tradition.

8 Unusual Wedding Traditions From History

Showing your tush to the wedding photographer isn’t the strangest or most objectionable tradition people have dreamt up in the past few centuries.

'Mary Poppins' Gets a New UK Film Rating Over Discriminatory Language

The classic 1964 film earned a stronger classification thanks to two uses of a racial slur.

The Vinland Map courted controversy from the moment its discovery was announced.

The Vinland Map: How a Mysterious Forgery Fooled Experts for Decades

Unravel the mystery of the Vinland Map—a controversial document that claimed Vikings arrived in North America before Columbus. Discover the truth now.

Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995).

For Sale: Colin Firth’s Wet Shirt From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Lake Not Included)

You could own the costume that made Mr. Darcy’s lake scene so unforgettable.

A quartet of northern pintail ducks in flight.

10 Delightful Facts About Ducks

Discover fascinating facts about ducks, from their adaptation to cold temperatures to their rude nesting habits.

The historic—and historical—grand opening of New York City's Brooklyn Bridge in May 1883.

Historic vs. Historical: What’s the Difference (And Which Should I Use)?

Learn when to use historic vs. historical in English language. Find out the differences and similarities between the two terms.

Canines have inspired all kinds of words—and they’re not the only animals to have done so.

15 Common Words Inspired by Animals

Animals have always been important to the lives and livelihoods of humans, so it’s no wonder they've left a mark on language.

What’s the Kennection? #103

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

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