Mental Floss
Nathan Fielder, creator of HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal,’ also owns a successful outdoor apparel brand with terrible customer service.
Jake Rossen|
This ranking breaks down how stress varies across the U.S.—with big differences between regions.
CaLea Johnson|
They hurl thunderbolts, throw wild parties, and mess with the lives of mortals. Can you match each description to the correct god or goddess?
mentalfloss .com|
The earliest Swiss Army knives weren't from Switzerland at all.
Jake Rossen|
Whip up the ultimate feel-good meal with this hearty ham hock split pea soup recipe.
CaLea Johnson|
From famous musicians to literary landmarks to mythological figures—and beyond.
Paul Anthony Jones|
One theory says it comes from an Irish word; another says we have the ancient Romans to thank. But the joke is on those theories, because the real story is more complicated than that.
Kara Kovalchik, Erin McCarthy|
Move over, beef—chicken takes the lead.
CaLea Johnson|
Ever wondered why prom-goers wear corsages and boutonnieres? Learn the fascinating history behind these floral trends and their evolution through time.
CaLea Johnson|
Geraldo Rivera promised to dig deep in Al Capone’s hotel hideout on Chicago’s South Side back in 1986—here’s the oral history of how it all really went down.
Jake Rossen|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Think you're a ‘Princess Bride’ super fan? Discover more fun facts about the 1987 classic, like which actor did a guest lecture at Oxford University in between filming, and so much more.
Hannah Keyser|
Which states work the hardest for morning brew?
CaLea Johnson|
Learn more about Australia's half-wild canine, from their flexible wrists to their genetic origins.
Rebecca OConnell|
Arlington is some of the most hallowed ground in the United States. But despite its great importance, the cemetery has had more than its share of scandals.
Kathy Benjamin|
From gorgeous parks to amazing restaurants, these U.S. cities can offer exciting summer getaways without breaking the bank.
CaLea Johnson|
Natural rubber is white, and so were the earliest car tires. So, why are modern-day tires black? The answer is linked to Crayola and carbon black.
Jake Rossen|
You’ve almost definitely seen 'Jaws,' but these little details and hidden Easter eggs will give you a whole new way to look at the Steven Spielberg classic.
Paul Schrodt|
These are the five deepest shipwrecks ever discovered, including the USS ‘Samuel B. Roberts,’ which went to the depths of the Philippine Trench during the Second World War.
Tim Brinkhof|
A new Netflix docuseries takes a closer look at one of the most puzzling crimes in modern history.
Jake Rossen|
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