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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.

Prince performs during the Purple Rain tour in 1985.

You Can Stream Prince and the Revolution’s ‘Live 1985’ Concert to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Prince’s legendary concert will be available to watch through Sunday, May 17, and Google is matching all donations.

Universal Pictures, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Common Misconceptions About Famous Books and Authors

In this episode of 'Misconceptions,' we explore the plot holes, incorrect quotes, and other mistaken beliefs that surround beloved books and writers.

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.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in Pennsylvania.

You Can Take a Virtual Tour of Fallingwater and More of Frank Lloyd Wright's Most Famous Buildings

More than a dozen Frank Lloyd Wright properties, including Taliesin and Fallingwater, have volunteered to share virtual tours in the coming weeks.

Paul Robinson, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA

Take a Virtual Tour of One of the Quietest Places on Earth

It's so quiet at Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that you can hear your lungs, stomach, and heart working.

Sourdough bread in a bakery in San Francisco, the city that gave the library its very first sourdough starter back in 1989.

Take a Virtual Tour of Belgium’s Sourdough Library

Go globetrotting for dozens of sourdough starters in this mouthwatering tour of the Puratos Sourdough Library.

See Disneyland as You’ve Never Seen It Before: Completely Empty

Disneyland in California has been closed for over a month due to coronavirus, and this video shows the park's eerie, empty attractions.

A photo of the Pompeii ruins from November 2019.

Explore Two of Pompeii’s Excavated Homes in This Virtual Tour

Before the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 C.E., these homes in Pompeii featured gardens and impressive art collections.

You don't need to wear full business attire to maintain a professional appearance.

10 Ways To Look Professional, and Hide Your Pajamas, In a Video Conference Call

You don't have to wear pants without a stretchy waistband, but you should follow a few tips before joining a Zoom video call when working from home.

YouTube's Physics Girl snuffs out a candle with carbon dioxide.

20 Boredom-Busting Science Experiments You Can Do at Home, Courtesy of YouTube’s Physics Girl

From spinning eggs to DIY slime, these at-home science experiments help you stay busy and learn a few things, too.

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.

Violinist Dagmar Turner played George Gershwin's "Summertime" and other selections during her brain surgery performance.

Watch: Woman Plays Violin During Brain Surgery to Help Doctors Avoid Damaging Her Fine Motor Skills

She flexed her fine motor skills with a mid-surgery violin performance that featured George Gershwin’s “Summertime” and more.

Nelson Mandela at a press conference the day after his prison release in February 1990.

30 Years Later: Watch Nelson Mandela’s 1990 Release from Prison

Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid activist and former South African president, was released from a life sentence on this day in 1990.

Video Captures Fiery Eruption of Mexico's Popocatépetl Volcano

Popocatépetl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, erupted recently, and the dramatic explosion was caught on camera.

Gorgeous Timelapse Shows What a Year in Vermont Looks Like in Two Minutes

Is this video undeniable proof that Vermont is the most underrated of all the New England states? We think so.

Take a Rare Peek Inside the Spire of New York City’s Chrysler Building

The inside of the Chrysler Building’s spire might not look like you expect—but the view is worth it.

Good Boy No More: Police Therapy Dog Steals Toys From a Charity Donation Bin

Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.

Wham!’s Iconic 'Last Christmas' Video Has Been Re-Released in Glorious 4K

Whether you know all the 'Last Christmas' lyrics or avoid the song at all costs, it’s worth seeing George Michael’s hair in 4K glory.

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Keep Houseplants Happy With This Plant Store's Virtual Consultations

If your marimo moss balls are looking mopey or your succulents seem sad, the Sill plant store's experts can help.

by James Carling, Urbancanvas // Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

Watch 10 Celebrities Read Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Raven"

Edgar Allan Poe's classic—and kind of creepy—narrative poem has been inspiring artists for nearly 175 years.

John Green Is Donating $6.5 Million to Sierra Leone's Healthcare System—And You Can Help

One in every 17 Sierra Leonean women dies during pregnancy or childbirth. John Green wants to change that.

50 Common Myths, Busted

1. Vikings never wore horns on their helmets—at least not until an 1876 staging of Wagner's opera 'The Ring of the Nibelung.'

10 Facts About the Beastie Boys's 'Sabotage' Video

With their raucous mix of rock and hip-hop, the Beastie Boys were a band everyone could love. They also made killer music videos, and “Sabotage” is arguably one of the best in the history of the medium.

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