Mental Floss
When he was president, Theodore Roosevelt could fit eight meetings in an hour—that’s 7.5 minutes for each one. By the time he entered office, Roosevelt had had a fair bit of experience racing against time and coming out ahead: From studying unde
Erin McCarthy|
In 1912, after Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest, he proceeded to deliver a 90-minute campaign speech before allowing someone to take him to the hospital. Was it for patriotism’s sake, or a bull-headed refusal to show weakness? Given his history, p
Editorial Staff|
Pixar fans are searching for Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles across the U.S.
CaLea Johnson|
As the ultimate ’80s adventure comedy for kids, Richard Donner’s 1985 hit scored with audiences and critics alike, but there are probably a few facts about “The Goonies” you didn’t know, like that the treasure map was speckled with real blood.
Sean Hutchinson|
Put your knowledge of mythology to the test.
mentalfloss .com|
The etymology of the ironworking tool comes with a slight twist.
Jake Rossen|
Shark attacks are extremely rare. But they do occasionally happen, and some species are more likely to be behind the kill than others.
Lorna Wallace|
Cars aren’t a piece of fruit, so how did they come to be associated with lemons? Discover how this slang term got adopted in the automotive world and what it really means.
Jake Rossen|
For some local economies, national parks can be cash machines.
Jake Rossen|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Zinc levels show the giant shark ate more creatures than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about its behavior.
CaLea Johnson|
A sausage roll is stealing the spotlight at Madame Tussauds, marking a tasty first for the famous wax museum.
CaLea Johnson|
While the Tooth Fairy herself may be surprisingly modern, the bits of folklore that went into her creation are hundreds of years old.
Lorna Wallace|
Royals from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana have left their mark on the world of fashion.
Colin Scanlon|
Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.
Skylar Baker-Jordan|
See if your state prefers salty or sweet snacks when hitting the road.
CaLea Johnson|
Their etymologies, unearthed.
John Kelly|
Use these tips to remove stubborn ketchup and mustard stains from your clothing.
Michele Debczak|
‘The Goonies’ turns 40 this year—and to make the film, director Steven Spielberg may have drawn inspiration from a real-life shipwreck that occurred off Oregon’s coast. It’s known as the Beeswax Wreck.
AJ DiCosimo|
As AI tools like ChatGPT infiltrate classrooms, educators are reviving blue books to curb cheating and promote authentic student writing.
CaLea Johnson|
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