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The 10 Most Crowded Beaches in the U.S.

Hawaii, Florida, and California are home to some of the most popular—and most crowded—beaches in the U.S.

Hawaii Overprint Note from the World War II era.

That Time the Government Burned $200 Million of Hawaii’s Cash

During WWII, the U.S. government was scared that Japan might take all of Hawaii's money. Here's what they did to stop it.

Everything about a rotary phone would probably be very confusing to kids today.

13 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard

From the whirr of a film projector to the click-clack of a mechanical typewriter, these sounds will likely leave the youth of today scratching their heads.

Why Do Milk Jugs Have Those Inverted Circles?

The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.

The 25 Colleges Offering the Highest Return on Your Investment

These schools, from pharmacy institutions to Ivy League mainstays, give you the best bang for your buck.

Aaron Burr shoots Alexander Hamilton in the infamous duel.

What Did Aaron Burr Do After Shooting Alexander Hamilton?

The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.

Where you live may determine if you have enough money left over for the bank.

What You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in Each State

Thinking of making a move? This list may come in handy.

Don’t let heatstroke ruin their fun in the sun.

How to Spot—and Prevent—Overheating in Pets This Summer

Every pet owner should learn the signs of overheating and the best ways to prevent it.

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.

What Are Those Lines on a Car’s Rear Windshield?

Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.

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.

Knowledge Is Power: A Brief History of the Philosophical Phrase

It’s succinct enough to fit on a bumper sticker. But what did ‘knowledge is power’ originally mean?

28 WTF Facts About Animals

Goats have accents, hippos sweat something that looks like blood, and mosquitoes love feet. In the latest episode of The List Show, host Erin McCarthy dives into 28 animal facts that are sure to make you go "WTF?"

How James Blunt’s “You're Beautiful” Became the Most Misunderstood—and Hated—Song of the 2000s

British singer-songwriter James Blunt has never been able to escape his signature song, the 2004 smash “You’re Beautiful,” a misunderstood ballad that masks a much darker meaning.

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.

Three human-like figures and a large pig are drawn on a limestone cave wall.

A 51,200-Year-Old Cave Painting Might Be the World’s Oldest Narrative Art

The drawing of three human figures with a pig was discovered in an Indonesian cave—and might be the world’s oldest art that tells a story.

British people probably pronounced their ‘R’s back in the day.

What Did the Original American Colonists Sound Like?

Did 17th-century immigrants to the 13 colonies have modern British accents? First, we need to figure out what a “British accent” is.

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.

New Apple Maps Update Makes It Easier to Navigate National Parks

Apple’s iOS 18 update will let people save trails and access them while offline.

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.

MC Skat Kat and Paula Abdul on tour in 2017.

The Nine Lives of MC Skat Kat, Paula Abdul’s Co-Star in “Opposites Attract”

The animated rapping cat helped propel “Opposite’s Attract” to No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1990—and he still occasionally pops up in some surprising places.

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.

Grasshopper on the left, swarm of locusts on the right

Grasshoppers vs. Locusts: What’s the Difference?

All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts.

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.

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