10 Mysterious Places That No Longer Exist
The Nuna supermountains were as tall as the Himalayas but over three times as long—and are now lost to time.
2023-11-02 09:52
Everyday Things That Are Much Older Than You Might Think
Condoms, 3D movies, the name Tiffany ... All of these things have been around a lot longer than you might think. In this episode of The List Show, we're breaking down our favorite deceptively old things, from synchronized swimming to Juicy Fruit gum.
2023-10-05 03:45
1 Fact About Every Country in the United Nations: Part 1
In this episode of The List Show, we cover one fact about EVERY country in the United Nations—with Part 1 going up to the letter G.
2023-09-21 04:29
17 of History's Coolest Cats
Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.
2023-09-16 05:16
18 Nepo Babies from History
A nepo baby, or nepotism baby, is a famous or notable figure descended from another famous person or affluent family of some kind. In this episode of List Show, host Erin McCarthy lists 18 nepo babies from history, from Charlie Chaplin to Pericles.
2023-09-14 03:15
The Coolest Offbeat Attraction in All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.)
Let’s take a roadtrip through the country, with stops at a self-flushing latrine, a collection of human brains, and much more.
2023-09-02 03:56
19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Change Your Perspective
Did you know that Australia is wider than the Moon? We've collected our favorite facts that will absolutely warp your sense of geography.
2023-08-31 03:46
9 Funerals Gone Wrong
An exploding corpse, a 45-minute car chase, and a horse-related mishap that led to a century-long royal tradition. In this episode of The List Show, host Justin Dodd covers funerals gone wrong.
2023-08-10 03:25
31 Fascinating Facts About Sharks
Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.
2023-07-28 22:21
13 Lies Movies Taught Us
In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy traces some of the most common myths we've gotten from movies.
2023-07-21 00:54
1 Spine-Tingling Urban Legend From Each of the 50 States
From classics like the vanishing hitchhiker to creepy cryptids, ghostly vehicles, deadly curses, and some stuff you’ve probably seen on Facebook.
2023-07-13 03:20
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