Mental Floss
This riddle dates back to the 1920s—can you figure out the answer?
Paul Anthony Jones|
All over the world, people use the terms 'England,' 'Great Britain,' and the 'United Kingdom’ interchangeably, even though they all mean different things.
James Hunt|
Both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold and icy, but that’s basically where the similarities end. 
Bethel Afful|
The 1990 album—which one critic said confirmed “his total lack of talent and ideas”—explained why Andrew Ridgeley always seemed to take a backseat to George Michael.
Jon O'Brien|
The continent of Africa is about 14 times larger than Greenland, but on many maps they're roughly the same size.
Rob Lammle|
We associate left-handedness with intelligence, out-of-the-box thinking, and artistic talent. But are these flattering generalizations backed up by science?
Kate Horowitz|
Just as much a symbol of the presidency as the White House itself, Air Force One is probably the world’s most recognizable plane.
Anne Taylor|
A Chicago-style thin crust pizza that the new pope was seen eating in August has been rebranded.
CaLea Johnson|
“Penelope Cholmondely raised her azure eyes from the crabbed scenario” is just the beginning.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of literary history.
CaLea Johnson|
The Jackson Hole Airport is Dark Sky certified as well, making it the first airport to earn the recognition.
CaLea Johnson|
‘The Paper’ will air on Peacock this September.
Matt Prigge|
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
mentalfloss .com|
Miracle Whip may remind you of mayo, but it‘s not the same, according to the FDA.
CaLea Johnson|
When Joe Wright was shooting Mr. Darcy’s misty morning proposal for ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ a nearby makeup artist whispered, “I wish that was my life.”
Ellen Gutoskey|
A machine without electronics or software can walk, jump, and swim—showing how simple physics can compete with complex robotic systems.
CaLea Johnson|
These eight states have designated official state dinosaurs, honoring the living, breathing, occasionally flesh-ravaging creatures that once roamed their land.
Roma Panganiban|
Allen Lane wanted to bring paperback books to the masses—and he thought a vending machine was the perfect way to do it.
Chris Higgins|
The Chinese philosopher and sage had a lot of wise things to say. But many of the quotes you've seen online were actually said by someone else. Can you tell them apart?
mentalfloss .com|
From initiatives to preserve American culture to things that change how we get around and communicate.
Meredith Danko|
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