THE LIST SHOW

25 Fascinating Facts About Fossils

From giant parrots and penguins to really old poop and The Bone Wars to the difference between body fossils and trace fossils, here are a few fascinating facts about fossils.

If you love to watch the clouds, consider joining the Cloud Appreciation Society.

20 Unusual Clubs That Actually Exist

Did you know there's a club for people who have been ejected out of a plane, and an organization for people who are just ... happy? Read on to find out about those clubs and more.

Venesection on male patient by Cintio d'Amato, 1671

30 Strange Old-Timey Medical Treatments

From curing rabies with raw veal to using a red-hot poker to prevent nosebleeds, these treatments of old will make you especially thankful for science and modern medicine.

She wrote "sneak peak" instead of "sneak peek."

12 Notable English Language Mistakes

‘Irregardless’ is technically a word, and ‘dord’ technically isn’t (though it has shown up in a few old dictionaries).

He's (probably) not hiding in your shower.

The Real-Life Origins of 15 Urban Legends

From Maryland’s Goatman to the "real" corpses in haunted houses, here are the sort-of true stories behind all your favorite urban legends.

The Surprising Stories Behind 12 Classic Pop Songs

Bonnie Tyler was singing about lovestruck vampires long before Twilight’s Bella and Edward came along.

13 Inventors Killed By Their Own Inventions

Get swept away in the tale of how Henry Winstanley was swept away in the lighthouse he designed (and other fascinating yet tragic tales).

Some of Disney's most beloved rides and attractions have gone the way of the Dodo.

21 Defunct Disney Park Rides and Lands

Did you know that Jackie Chan, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cher were once featured in a Disney ride? It sounds fun, but Superstar Limo didn't last long—and neither did these other Disney rides and lands.

26 Fascinating Facts About the Human Body

Did you know that people are the only animals with chins? Here are 26 facts about the human body you might not know.

Franz Reichelt is now remembered as the "flying tailor."

14 Experiments Gone Wrong

In this episode of 'The List Show,' we take a look at experiments throughout history that definitely did not go according to plan.

24 Puzzling Parenting Tips From the 1800s

From baby cages to giving children opium-laced substances, here are some parenting tips from the 1800s you definitely want to avoid.

20 Amazing Things Found at Yard Sales

From an actual copy of the Declaration of Independence to jewelry, some people made millions off the items they bought for a mere dollars at yard sales.

21 Misconceptions About Animals

Did you know wolves aren't actually howling at the moon? Learn why they howl along with the truth about other common misconceptions about animals.

Alternate labels for Millennials include ‘Echo Boomers’ and ‘Gen Y.’

100 Amazing Facts About Millennials

Millennials might just be the most studied generation in history—and also perhaps the most misunderstood. We’re here to help separate fact from fiction.

48 Things You Didn't Know Had Names

So that's what you call it! It turns out that thingy, that doohickey, that stuff, and that space between those two things probably all have names.

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80 Totally Awesome Facts About the '80s

The 1980s were a magical time that gave birth to so many things that have become commonplace in our lives, including personal computers, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' movies, and two-pound cell phones.

The Origins of 62 Last Names

'Smith' is an Old English name that was given to those who worked with metal. It's probably related to a word that meant "to strike." Where does your last name come from?

34 Hoaxes People Actually Believed

From pranks to unsolved mysteries, let's check out some hoaxes—Alien autopsies! Fairy bones! Left-handed Whoppers! And more!—that people actually believed.