Why Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants?
Some athletes call it runner’s trots. Others refer to it as the Gingerbread Man. Here's why marathoners sometimes get off to a runny start.
2023-06-29 05:23
What’s the Difference Between Ice Cream and Gelato?
You know it's summer when going to the local ice cream or gelato shop becomes part of your daily routine. But what exactly is the difference between these two frozen treats?
2023-06-29 05:22
16 Old-Timey Insults For Modern Conversations
In this episode of The List Show, episode, we're breaking out some favorite old-timey insults that people should definitely start using again.
2023-06-29 03:29
What Is Trypophobia (And Is It Real)?
Many people report fearing clusters of holes. If you're one of them, this post is for you. But don't say we didn't warn you.
2023-06-29 03:22
The Best (and Worst) Times to Hit the Road This Fourth of July Weekend
More than 50 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend. Here's how to avoid most of them.
2023-06-29 02:21
How to Identify Plants Using Your iPhone Camera
If you have an iPhone, you can identify plants without downloading a third-party app.
2023-06-29 01:55
16 Things You Didn’t Know About the ‘Mona Lisa’
Her tricky smile and timeless allure have inspired academic study and artistic emulation for more than five centuries. But the story of this perplexing portrait of 'Mona Lisa' is even richer than it looks.
2023-06-29 00:51
Some Cool Tips to Cope With a Hot Car
It’s summer and cars have become ovens. But you don’t need to suffer.
2023-06-28 22:19
A Helsinki deputy mayor is under fire after being caught red-handed spray-painting graffiti
The deputy mayor of Finland’s capital is facing possible legal action and calls for him to pay compensation for damages and to resign after he was caught red-handed spray-painting graffiti in a railway tunnel last weekend
2023-06-28 22:18
Linguistic Siblings: 9 Pairs of Words With Surprisingly Shared Etymologies
The connections between words aren’t always as straightforward as the link between run and runner; often, figuring them out requires the subtle unraveling of linguistic evolution, the kind of detective work that makes etymology so fascinating.
2023-06-28 20:21
10 of History’s Most Amazing Survival Stories
Most of us never find ourselves in a battle for our lives. That makes these incredible survival stories all the more memorable.
2023-06-28 04:18
A Rarely-Seen Maurice Sendak Story Will Finally Hit Shelves Next Year
'Ten Little Rabbits: A Counting Story With Mino the Magician' was originally part of a museum fundraiser.
2023-06-28 04:16