Mental Floss
Ever wonder why dogs love to dig holes? We asked an expert to explain the behavior—and how to stop it.
Alexia Kontolemos|
If your cat chews your hair, don’t worry—he or she probably isn’t trying to eat you.
Sam Hindman|
You may have no choice but to close a door—much to your cat’s disappointment. Here are some ways you can make this undesirable situation slightly more tolerable. 
Alexia Kontolemos|
Protect your pets from harmful pathogens by washing their toys properly.
CaLea Johnson|
They do it because they love you.
CaLea Johnson|
The answer varies based on your pet‘s coat, activity, and skin type.
CaLea Johnson|
It doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience.
Alexia Kontolemos|
In 1975, Bum Farto had it all. A dead body and a drug deal gone wrong changed everything.
Jake Rossen|
Curtis Chillingworth was the most esteemed judge in Palm Beach County. But someone wanted him dead.
Jake Rossen|
Finding a highly valuable treasure is one thing. Keeping it is another.
Jake Rossen|
In 1946, college student Paula Welden went for a hike on a local path known as the Long Trail. Her fate has become part of Vermont's folklore.
Jake Rossen|
Richie Cunningham’s older brother not only disappeared from the show, he was wiped from the minds of the entire cast.
Jake Rossen|
In 1937, "Doc" Noss found billions in gold in a New Mexico mountain peak. The only thing stopping his family from a windfall? The U.S. Army.
Jake Rossen|
"Bitter Bierce" had a sharp sense of humor. It may have gotten him killed.
Jake Rossen|
The Bronx Zoo wanted a baby platypus. Penelope gave them something better: publicity.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A bloody take on the Conan legend was announced in 2005—and then all but vanished.
Jake Rossen|
How did your state rank?
Paul Anthony Jones|
In 1919, Canadian businessman Ambrose Small cashed a check for 1 million dollars. Hours later, he vanished.
Jake Rossen|
A gifted writer, Follett finished her first novel at age 12. By age 25, she was never seen or heard from again.
Jake Rossen|
When readers failed to warm to a new 'Peanuts' character, Charles Schulz erased her. Permanently.
Jake Rossen|
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