The Reason Why People Who Cross Picket Lines Are Called ‘Scabs’
By the late 1700s, laborers adopted the insult to refer to workers who wouldn’t join a strike, a union, or take part in organized labor and undermined their fellow workers.
2023-09-15 00:22
The Wild History of the Tale That Created the Modern Vampire (And No, It's Not ‘Dracula’)
‘The Vampyre’ is largely forgotten today, but it upended centuries of vampiric lore 80 years before Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’—and from its spooky beginnings to its scandalous misattribution, its history was as dramatic as fiction.
2023-09-14 23:24
Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro's next book is a collection of lyrics written for singer Stacey Kent
Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro’s next book will be one for music lovers
2023-09-14 22:16
Queens of Prohibition: The Wild Story of 8 Women Bootleggers, Moonshiners, and Rum Runners
These daring dames ventured into the underworld of contraband liquor.
2023-09-14 06:20
Get Excited for Fall With the 2023 Peak Foliage Map
Can't wait for fall? Start planning the ultimate leaf-peeping expedition now with this interactive map showing peak foliage predictions for 2023.
2023-09-14 04:47
McDonald's Is Phasing Out Their Self-Serve Soda Machines
The burger giant is shutting down the beverage taps.
2023-09-14 03:45
16 Cryptids That Might (Or Might Not) Exist
Almost every country has its own cryptid, from giant bats in Java to enormous water hounds in Ireland.
2023-09-14 03:30
How Much Does Earth Cost?
Earth may be the most precious place we have, but it isn't priceless. We know because one scientist did the math.
2023-09-14 03:22
Olivia Rodrigo announces 2024 arena world tour with The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress
Olivia Rodrigo is going on tour and she’s bringing the next generation of pop talent, as well as a beloved ’90s alt-rock band, with her
2023-09-14 03:19
50 Words That Sound Dirty But Actually Aren’t
To paraphrase Krusty the Clown, comedy isn’t dirty words—it’s words that sound dirty. Here are 50 of them.
2023-09-14 03:17
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
Watch a Time-Lapse Video of the Changing Seasons at Biltmore Gardens
Spring isn't the only time of year the gardens are worth visiting.
2023-09-14 02:28