- Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Wine Brand
Country music legend Dolly Parton just released her new wine brand, Dolly Wines. See which products are available in your region.
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- When Schools Made Kids Care for ‘Egg Babies’ to Thwart Teen Pregnancies
To curb teen pregnancies, schools in the ‘80s forced kids to care for another delicate dependent: an egg.
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- A Purported Rembrandt Found In an Attic Just Sold for $1.4 Million
The portrait of a teen girl has been chilling in a Maine attic for decades.
- 2 days ago 9 Sep 24, 12:03pm -
- The 10 Most Affordable Places to See the Northern Lights
Planning to see the northern lights soon? Take a look at these hotel prices before booking your trip.
- 2 days ago 9 Sep 24, 11:02am -
- Can You Match the Last Words to the Person Who Said Them?
See if these famous last words really are as famous as people think.
- 2 days ago 9 Sep 24, 9:59am -
- 19 Things You Might Not Have Known About Gene Roddenberry
Roddenberry flew planes in World War II, worked as a traffic cop in the LAPD, and wrote for TV under an assumed name before launching ‘Star Trek.’
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- What’s the Kennection? #131
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
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- Don't Miss the Harvest Supermoon Partial Lunar Eclipse This Month
This fall, sky-gazers will be treated to a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse on the same night.
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- The 10 Most Valuable Retro Video Game Consoles
If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.
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- Tarantulas May Have Evolved Hair to Defend Against Army Ants
A new study on tarantulas reveals surprising insights into their relationship with army ants.
- 5 days ago 6 Sep 24, 2:02pm -
- The 20 Most-Googled Text Abbreviations
See which text abbreviations have people turning to Google.
- 6 days ago 5 Sep 24, 3:02pm -
- The Real History of the Folk Song ‘Kumbaya’
From a heartfelt spiritual, to a children’s campfire song, to a powerful protest anthem, to a derisive phrase, “Kumbaya” is certainly a bit of a musical chameleon.
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- The Secrets of 8 Amazing Historic Doors
Historic doors can reveal a lot about their times—like the medieval trend of covering doors in (allegedly) human skin.
- 6 days ago 5 Sep 24, 11:05am -
- Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #6
This riddle dates back to the 17th century—can you figure it out?
- 6 days ago 5 Sep 24, 9:59am -
- Why Do Dogs Stick Their Heads Out of Car Windows—And Is it Safe?
Dogs love a good sensory experience. But letting them stick their head out of a moving car’s window is not a good idea. Here’s why.
- 6 days ago 5 Sep 24, 8:59am -
- 7-Foot Shark Likely Eaten By Great White in First Documented Attack of Its Kind
The new discovery could change the way scientists think about shark predation.
- 7 days ago 4 Sep 24, 4:03pm -
- 14 Commonly Confused Things
In this episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy breaks down some commonly confused pairs.
- 7 days ago 4 Sep 24, 3:02pm -
- The Countries That Swear the Most, Mapped
It’s probably no #*$@ing surprise who came out on top—but some of the rankings might surprise you.
- 7 days ago 4 Sep 24, 2:02pm -
- Make This Tomato Sauce Recipe a Staple in Your Home
Try this tomato sauce recipe from ICE if you’re bored of pre-packaged options.
- 7 days ago 4 Sep 24, 1:01pm -
- Definition Detective Quiz #4
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
- 7 days ago 4 Sep 24, 10:05am -
- The Oldest University in All 50 States
Seven of the eight Ivy League schools make the list.
- 7 days ago 4 Sep 24, 6:57am -
- See How Black Holes Shred Stars in This Groundbreaking Simulation
A scientific breakthrough in astrophysics demonstrates how stars and supermassive black holes interact.
- 7 days ago 3 Sep 24, 5:02pm -
- The Most Consistent Horror Franchises, According to Rotten Tomatoes
In these horror franchises, the follow-ups were just as good (or better) than the original.
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 3:02pm -
- Love Pumpkin Spice? You Could Get Paid to Taste Trader Joe’s Fall Items
Do you have what it takes to be a Pumpkin Spice Pundit?
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 2:02pm -
- The Not-So-Nice Origins of ‘Bookworm’
‘Bookworm,’ which now implies someone is well-read, once meant that you were a total loser.
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 1:01pm -
- 21 Incredible Films Turning 50 in 2024 (And Where to Watch Them)
Whether you’re in the mood for a slasher movie or a kung-fu classic, discover the best movies to watch from 1974 on Tubi, Max, and other streaming platforms.
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 11:02am -
- Tune Twist Quiz #6
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 10:05am -
- Mushrooms vs. Toadstools: What’s the Difference?
The definitions of toadstools and mushrooms are a bit intertwined.
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 9:02am -
- When Scotland Yard Took On Resurrectionists
In this excerpt from Simon Read’s book ‘Scotland Yard,’ detectives try to determine if the men who turned up at a medical college with a fresh corpse are body snatchers—or murderers.
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 8:04am -
- Positively Negative: 5 Surprising Ways We Say “No” Without Really Meaning It
From polite offers to emphatic exclamations, English speakers have cleverly twisted negative expressions to mean something rather different.
- 8 days ago 3 Sep 24, 7:02am -
- Should You Shower at Morning or Night? Here’s What the Experts Say
The answer isn‘t as straightforward as you’d think.
- 8 days ago 2 Sep 24, 5:02pm -
- The 20 Most Fun States in the U.S.
It’s no surprise to see Florida, California, and New York at the top of the list.
- 9 days ago 2 Sep 24, 3:04pm -
- When Howard Hughes Bought a TV Station Because He Had Insomnia
The reclusive billionaire couldn't sleep and didn't have anything to watch. His solution was to buy a TV station.
- 9 days ago 2 Sep 24, 1:07pm -
- Can You Guess Which Movie Roger Ebert Hated?
The Pulitzer-prize winning critic had a sharp tongue. See if you can match his review excerpts to the movie he’s destroying.
- 9 days ago 2 Sep 24, 10:04am -
- Why Is It Called a “Phillips Head” Screwdriver?
Believe it or not, nobody named Phillips actually invented it.
- 9 days ago 2 Sep 24, 9:01am -
- The 10 Highest Grossing Tours of All Time
The list includes some veteran rockers, a couple of pop superstars, and two very powerful women whose influence transcends music.
- 9 days ago 2 Sep 24, 7:04am -
- What’s the Kennection? #130
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
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- Beachgoers, Beware: Venomous Fireworms Have Been Spotted on Texas Shores
Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.
- 12 days ago 30 Aug 24, 2:02pm -
- Should You Use a Lemon to Clean Your Dishwasher?
Some people swear by the cleaning properties of citrus, but will it really get your dishwasher clean?
- 12 days ago 30 Aug 24, 1:02pm -
- 12-Year-Old Boy Stumbles on Ancient Roman Bracelet While Walking His Dog
The rare golden bracelet was probably given to a soldier as a reward for bravery as Roman armies invaded England.
- 12 days ago 30 Aug 24, 12:05pm -
- How Did the Teddy Bear Get Its Name?
The origins of the teddy bear involve President Theodore Roosevelt, a bear hunt, a political cartoon, and the owner of a candy shop in New York.
- 12 days ago 30 Aug 24, 9:03am -
- The Language Each Country Wants to Learn the Most, Mapped
From German to Arabic, these are the top languages that people want to learn in different countries.
- 12 days ago 29 Aug 24, 5:01pm -
- Smells Like Stars Hollow: How Much of ‘Gilmore Girls’ Is Set in the Fall?
‘Gilmore Girls’ is often viewed as a fall show. So we counted how many episodes take place during each season—and autumn didn’t come out on top.
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- Arts and Crafts May Boost Mental Well-Being as Much as Employment, Study Says
Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.
- 13 days ago 29 Aug 24, 2:02pm -
- It Just Got Easier to Dive to Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan
Thanks to a new buoy network, scuba divers and snorkelers can explore some of the historic wrecks—while protecting our maritime heritage—in the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
- 13 days ago 29 Aug 24, 1:05pm -
- Props and Memorabilia From ‘Friends’ Are Headed to Auction for the Show’s 30th Anniversary
Julien’s Auctions and Warner Bros. will be there for you during the Friends Memorabilia auction on September 23.
- 13 days ago 29 Aug 24, 12:02pm -
- Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #5
This 19th-century riddle was created by the British Museum’s librarian—can you figure it out?
- 13 days ago 29 Aug 24, 10:04am -
- Why Is Bubblegum Pink?
We uncover why bubblegum is traditionally pink—and also explore what flavor bubblegum even is.
- 13 days ago 29 Aug 24, 9:01am -
- The Reasons We Love Fall So Much, According to Science
Wondering why you— or your friends—like fall so much? Here’s the science behind our love of the season.
- 13 days ago 28 Aug 24, 5:05pm -
- Snail Mail: Welsh Postcard Sent in 1903 Arrives 121 Years Later
The recipient has been identified, but it’s still a mystery where the postcard has been all this time.
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