Mental Floss
A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.
CaLea Johnson|
Which states offer the best support for working moms? New England leads the pack.
CaLea Johnson|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
Salmonella, norovirus, and other germs are often found in raw poultry and fresh produce—and can find their way into your digestive system. Here’s what to know about the symptoms and treatments for food poisoning.
Jake Rossen|
Ophira Eisenberg (comedian and host of ‘Parenting is a Joke’ podcast) partners with Arturo as they head back to World War II and recap the biggest escape to ever occur from an American POW camp. (Spoiler Alert: The good guys still come out victorious!)
Researchers in Indonesia have filmed a rare coelacanth nearly 500 feet underwater—marking the first time the fish has been recorded in its native environment.
CaLea Johnson|
The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.
Jennifer M Wood|
A clever team at Canada’s Museum of Natural History built a LEGO mobility aid to help a turtle named Root move around with ease.
CaLea Johnson|
These crested songbirds add a welcome dash of color to yards throughout much of the United States. Let’s get a little better acquainted with our rosy, non-migratory neighbors.
Mark Mancini|
In 1902, 12 men agreed to take low doses of poison in order to test their efficacy as food preservatives. No one died. Basically.
Jake Rossen|
A picture is worth a thousand words—and a half-century of history.
Jennifer M Wood|
Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.
CaLea Johnson|
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|
The cow in ‘Yellow Cow’ (‘Gelbe Kuh’ in German) might be a representation of the artist’s second wife.
Kristy Puchko|
The wide-ranging symptoms and timing of menopause have caused some confusion.
Jennifer Billock|
Tired of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with yet another margarita? Try these popular Mexican drinks that go beyond lime and tequila.
Gillian Finklea|
“Born in the USA,” the title track off Bruce Springsteen’s blockbuster 1984 album, isn’t the patriotic singalong many people thought it was. In fact, the Boss himself called it “a protest song.”
Kenneth Partridge|
After escaping during a 2023 vacation, miniature dachshund Valerie survived in the wilderness alone for over a year.
CaLea Johnson|
Inhaling and ingesting tiny bits of plastic are giving bees memory issues—and can even kill them.
Jake Rossen|
The road to our 50 states is littered with wannabe territories that couldn't wait to be admitted to the union, but never quite got there. Here are 12 states that could have been.
M Asher Cantrell|
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