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As the Netflix Stranger Things series is set to enter its third season next year, the Internet is full of theories and possible explanations for the show. With its huge following, it’s no wonder many viewers take to the web to share their ideas on the inner workings of the Upside Down, the characters’ purposes,

When we’re asked to think about the Mayan civilization, human sacrifice and great architecture steal nearly every thought. There are many other intriguing and unique aspects that are just beginning to color our understanding of this long-gone culture. Ruins give insights into unusual cities and how leaders ruled. Meanwhile, art gives unexpected glimpses into daily

Photos dominate the modern world as they never have before. We’re saturated with professional pictures, selfies, and everything in between. We’re used to plenty of mundane images; any social media profile can provide those. And we’ve all seen the sensational pictures embedded in every meme and news report. Yet it’s the combination of the mundane

When it comes to lawsuits concerning the food industry, someone has to be in the wrong. Often, we’ll find that a company is trying to deceive its customers, but in some cases, the customers themselves can make some pretty outlandish claims. While it’s true that most lawsuits are pretty straightforward, a select few of them

We thought that Listverse could use a bit more positivity and show that not everything has to be doom and gloom. In this list, we take a look at 10 news items meant to lift your spirits and inspire. Of course, if you prefer peculiar to positive, check out the offbeat list here. We have