Mental Floss
Plastic waste sullies national parks. This app can help clean it up.
Jake Rossen|
From Florida’s five-star resorts to Maine’s luxury marinas, see which states ranked highest for upscale vacations.
CaLea Johnson|
The Hawaiian caterpillar adorns itself in dead bug parts—and its gruesome habits might be key to its survival in spider webs.
CaLea Johnson|
A submarine patrol blimp departed with a two-man crew in the morning. It landed with no one on board.
Jake Rossen|
The riddle below dates back to 1754—can you figure it out?
Paul Anthony Jones|
May Day isn’t just for Maypole-dancing anymore. Here's how May 1 evolved from a pagan holiday to a communist day of remembrance.
Michele Debczak|
By the time 'The Shining' was in theaters, Stanley Kubrick had already decided that for his next project he wanted to make a film that depicted the realities of war.
Roger Cormier|
You aren’t just imagining things—the pockets on men's clothing really are deeper than in women’s clothing. Discover the reasoning behind this odd (but deliberate) design choice here.
Emily Petsko|
See which international cities offer the best conditions for you and your companion.
CaLea Johnson|
These fluffy, scaly, and feathered friends will be missed.
mentalfloss .com|
Did the great poet really build a tomb for a household pest?
Lucas Reilly|
The ceramic pot was left in a garden for years. It was a genuine work of art hiding in plain sight.
Jake Rossen|
Planning your next adventure? These national parks are campers’ top picks for stunning views and unforgettable hikes.
CaLea Johnson|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
For centuries, men assuming the top job in the Roman Catholic Church kept their birth names. That changed with Pope John II.
Paul Park|
Get ready to feel small: The sun is 99.8 percent of the mass of the solar system. Here are more colossal facts about our star.
David W Brown|
Jon Barinholtz (‘American Auto,’ ‘Chicago Party Aunt’) helps Arturo infiltrate the Tower of London in the Elizabethan era, uncovering the tale of John Gerard, a covert priest with an uncanny aptitude for orange juice.
Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro|
Before booking your next trip, explore the cities leading in cleanliness.
CaLea Johnson|
Sinkholes have gulped down suburban homes, Corvettes, the White House lawn, a sizable chunk of Louisiana, and even people. How does the ground just open up like that?
Roma Panganiban|
Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.
CaLea Johnson|
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