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17 Facts About Conspiracy Theories

From how long a "hoax" like the Apollo 11 moon landing could actually stay a secret to the conspiracy theory involving Queen Elizabeth I, here are the actual facts you need to know about conspiracy theories.

Flipping the pages of a book may trigger ASMR in some people.

22 Fascinating Facts About ASMR

Here's what you need to know about the brain-tingling phenomenon ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.

30 Fascinating Facts About Farts

From the fart jokes penned by famous writers to the horrifying consequences of holding in your flatus to why toots smell worse in the shower, here's what you need to know about farts.

A reconstruction of the skull of Peking man (Homo erectus pekinensis)

16 Priceless Things We've Lost Forever

From natural wonders like Guairá Falls to literary works from Hemingway and Byron to paintings by Picasso and Renoir, here's a list of just a few priceless things that are gone forever.

The headless horseman has predecessors from all around the world.

The Real Origins of 18 Scary Stories

From possessed dolls and Bloody Mary to the Bunny Man and the Jersey Devil, here are the origins of 18 famous scary stories.

Nothing to see here—just a baby in a cage hanging out a window, taking in the air!

24 Puzzling Parenting Tips From the 1800s

A lot has changed between the 19th century and today, but one thing that hasn't is the plethora of available parenting advice—though the following tips would likely make today's parents scratch their chins.

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

14 Experiments Gone Wrong

From psychological studies that would never pass ethical muster in the present day to disastrous new product launches, here are some experiments that went horrifically wrong.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey in 2018.

100 Fascinating Facts About the British Royal Family

The British royal family has a history of intrigue and scandal—and at least one royal shoe breaker-inner.

19 Unsung Scientists Who Didn’t Get Enough Credit

From under-appreciated geologists to the first woman to fly in space, here are just a few scientists who didn't get enough credit for their work.

Holding a bingo game without the correct permit in North Carolina could get you in trouble.

19 Weird Laws You Might Have Broken

Have you handled fish in "suspicious circumstances," or kept your prescription medication in something other than its prescription bottle? Depending on where you are, you might have broken one of many strange laws on the books.

Looking for more to celebrate this year? Try these holidays!

18 Fun Holidays From Around the World to Put On Your Calendar This Year

If you want to spice up your calendar for the upcoming year, look no further than the holidays on this list.

26 Animals Who Ran Afoul of the Law

When it comes to weird animal stories, it’s hard to beat the one about the parrot who got arrested for cursing out an old woman.

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.

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.

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