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17 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Blair Witch Project’

The found footage film, which hit theaters in July 1999, was made for under $25,000—and it has a long legacy.

11 Overlooked Fruits and Veggies to Try on the Grill This Year

Throw some eggplant and watermelon on the grill next to those burgers and brats.

8 of the Most Valuable Hot Wheels Toys

Redline Hot Wheels toys can command a lot more on the secondary market than you might expect.

A lot of people misinterpret these famous quotes.

10 of History’s Most Misinterpreted Quotes

Quotes like “one bad apple,” “money is the root of all evil,” and “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” have been entirely misinterpreted.

What to Buy In July—And What You Should Probably Skip

Whether you’re looking for Prime Day deals or free ice cream, here’s what’s worth buying during the month of July, plus what to avoid.

These Iconic Characters Are About to Enter the Public Domain

Fifteen characters—including a more modern Mickey Mouse—will enter the public domain in the next 15 years.

13 Breakdancing Terms You Should Know

Study up on this breaking terminology so you know what you’re talking about you’re watching the sport at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

A sign for the South Of The Border rest stop located in South Carolina.

11 of the Best Rest Stops in the U.S.

Hitting the road this summer? Consider putting one of these rest stops on your travel itinerary for when you need a break.

Fortunately, it’s illegal to eat saw-whet owls.

8 Birds That People Used to Eat (but Would Be a Federal Crime to Eat Now)

In past centuries, dinner tables were crowded with sparrows, robins, and even owls. Here are a few birds that are now protected from American appetites.

George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood’ and key art from Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon.’

10 Key Differences Between ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Fire & Blood’

In adapting George R.R. Martin’s Targaryen history for the small screen, showrunners have made some major changes, from aging up certain characters to showing others getting frisky.

Barack Obama supporters hold posters with his campaign slogan in 2008.

The Origins of 10 Presidential Campaign Slogans

You probably remember Barack Obama’s “Yes, We Can.” But do you remember Herbert Hoover’s campaign slogan? How about FDR’s?

Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, and Ally Sheedy were all an essential part of the Brat Pack.

25 of the Best Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

These gripping documentaries on Hulu, Max, and Netflix offer a real slice-of-life experience, allowing viewers to delve into worlds unlike their own.

9 Things to Do When Your Pet Goes Missing

Losing an animal is a stressful situation, but it’s important to stay calm, act fast, and prepare a comprehensive plan of action. Here are nine things you should do if your pet ever goes missing.

The 10 Best States for Summer Road Trips in 2024

Travel costs, attractions, and safety make these states worth a summer road trip.

Parades are a big part of the festivities.

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July

One Founding Father thought we were celebrating on the wrong day, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from pulling out all the stops on July 4.

An illustration of Atlantis, the lost underwater city.

9 Real-Life Sunken Cities

Forget Atlantis (which probably doesn’t exist)—we’re taking a trip to nine cities that ended up underwater in the latest episode of The List Show.

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1 Misconception About 50 Professions

Most people only work a handful of different jobs in their lifetime, which means they might get their knowledge of other careers from TV and movies. That opens the door to a lot of misconceptions about a lot of different professions.

25 of the Best TV Shows to Stream on Hulu Right Now

From ‘The Bear’ to ‘What We Do In the Shadows,’ Hulu has become a thriving destination for great original programming, plus terrific series you might have missed elsewhere.

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15 Fascinating Facts About Andrew Wyeth’s ‘Christina’s World’

Understanding the true story behind ‘Christina’s World’ makes the famed 1948 painting by Andrew Wyeth even more intriguing.

The preserved hull of the Tudor warship ‘Mary Rose.’

12 Facts About the ‘Mary Rose,’ Henry VIII’s Legendary Warship

King Henry VIII built the English Royal Navy around his favorite warship, the ‘Mary Rose,’ which sank under mysterious circumstances in 1545.

10 Facts About ‘Parasite’

There’s more to the upstairs-downstairs tragicomedy than the stranger in the basement.

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7 Discontinued Canned Foods That We’ll Probably Never See Again

From Pumpkin Spice SPAM to Chef Boyardee’s Zooroni, these discontinued canned foods are like a trip down memory lane, but chances are, you’ll never get your hands on them again.

These two shared even more in common than you might have thought.

6 Famous Guitarists Who Lost Their Instruments (And Sometimes Got Them Back)

Some, like Paul McCartney’s Höfner 500/1 violin bass, have since been recovered, but the whereabouts of other famous guitars—like Eric Clapton’s “Beano ‘Burst”—remain a mystery.

Paintings like ‘The Scream,’ ‘Starry Night,’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ have been subject to some interesting interpretations.

8 Interesting Interpretations of Famous Artworks

It’s no surprise that paintings like ‘The Scream,’ ‘The Starry Night,’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ have been subject to myriad interpretations over the years—some more bizarre than others.

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