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The season of colorful foliage, frosty mornings, and pumpkin-spice everything is upon us.
Teddy Ruxpin, a battery-operated talking bear created by a Disney engineer, became one of the biggest toys of the ’80s. But there would be no talking his way out of bankruptcy proceedings.
From Amity Island to Bedford Falls, these fictional places serve as settings for some of the best films of all time.
We need burial space equivalent to the size of Philadelphia to accommodate our dead. We don't have it. What now?
Johnson defined ‘oats’ as “a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people”—but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the slights, barbs, and quips in his dictionary.
Obsessed with pumpkin spice? The newest version adds a matcha spin.
From ruined castles in Europe to a pebbled beach in Thailand, these supposedly hexed global destinations carry warnings for all who dare to visit them.
From metal mockumentaries to folksy farces, these are the feature-length comedies best poked fun at the world of song.
No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.
One hundred years ago, John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first clear TV image: the unsettling grin of Stooky Bill. Discover how he (and his dummy) made TV history.
This riddle dates back to the 17th century—can you figure out the answer?
Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.
In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re diving deep into a few of our favorite phrasal gaffes, from death nails and tenderhooks to bold-faced lies and beyond.
It's a healthy way to recharge after a long day of sitting.
Modified stones were discovered during a recent tournament, rocking the sport to its core.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Sloths can take as long as one minute to move just 12 inches. It seems like a chill existence, until you consider what a glacial pace means for their pooping habits.
How many of these items have you inadvertently left behind?