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Top 10 Decade Defining Dance Moves of the 1990s

Watch These Dance Moves That Defined the ’90s

From the Humpty Dance to the Macarena, these moves were mainstays of ’90s dance floors.

Is It Safe to Eat Snow?

Fresh snow might look tasty, but just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is.

These authors took matters into their own hands.

8 Books You Didn’t Know Were Originally Self-Published

The road to the bestseller list started with a self-financed trip to the printing press for these famed authors.

The Internet Archive is the ultimate boredom-buster.

7 Fun Ways to Use the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.

This Big Mac is about to get a whole lot bigger.

McDonald's Is Resurrecting Its Double Big Mac

The limited-edition burger hits McDonald's menus on January 24.

This Website Lets You Create Your Own Ambient Noise Blend

Ambiphone is the DIY white noise machine you didn't know you needed.

A Tuber Tiff: Potatoes May No Longer Be Considered a Vegetable

A spud spat is brewing between tuber advocates and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee over what it means to be a potato.

First MUZZY Commercial - Je Suis La Jeune Fille!

Remembering Muzzy, the Clock-Eating Alien Who Haunted ’90s Kids

If you watched television in the 1990s, you probably saw an ad for a green blob that could teach you French.

SS ‘Eastland’ overturned in the Chicago River.

Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film

Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.

Your dog's adorable brown eyes were no mistake.

Why Do Most Dogs Have Brown Eyes?

The "buy her brown contacts pls" meme is backed up by evolutionary science.

A photo of a woman resembling Patty Hearst, with a weapon in hand, from the robbery of a bank by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

9 Infamous Kidnappings From History

On February 4, 1974, publishing heiress Patty Hearst was taken from her Berkeley, California, apartment—but Hearst is far from the only abduction case to have captured public attention.

Ladies riding in a car—or, if you’re using slang from the 1900s, an ‘automobubble’—circa 1901.

38 Terrific Slang Terms From the Last Century

Wastoid, wedgie, and dumpster fire, oh my! In the latest episode of The List Show, you can learn about the fun origins of some pretty wacky and absolutely real slang terms from the last hundred years.

Bathroom Hand Dryers Might Be Blasting Us With Poo Particles

The wall-mounted dryers could be dirtier than a toilet seat.

The Accidental Origins of the Super Bowl’s Name

This particular corner of Super Bowl history involves tons of bowl games and at least one bouncy ball.

There’s still a lot going on during the shortest month of the year.

29 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate This February

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

James Gandolfini Wasn't the First Choice for 'The Sopranos'

It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role of Tony Soprano, but producers tried.

Search of the Internet Revealed No Evidence of Time Travelers

The researchers analyzed search engines, search data, and social media in hopes of turning up evidence of time travelers.

The Reason Why You Can’t Drink Airplane Bathroom Water

Glugging tap water on a plane is a terrible idea.

7 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

Taking steps like moving your body, booking a trip, and tweaking your routine can keep you feeling balanced during the winter doldrums.

What’s the Kennection? #96

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

11 “Eco-Horror” Movies that Shocked the 1970s

Mother Nature can be scary, as these films full of homicidal bunnies, pissed-off piranhas, and one mutated bear prove.

Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile visits a Chicago school.

Oscar Mayer Is Looking for New Wienermobile Drivers—Here’s How to Apply

Would you relish the opportunity to see the USA through the windshield of a motorized hot dog? Now’s your chance.

Some iPhone users are getting compensation for a years-old controversy.

Apple Is Now Sending Customers Money to Settle Its $500 Million Battery Scandal

In 'Batterygate,' allegations of planned obsolescence led to a cash payout for iPhone users.

Californians and Midwesterners have the best shot at surviving this situation.

The 10 Best States for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse

The zombie apocalypse isn’t as far off as you’d think. Which means it's better to be safe than sorry.

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