Mental Floss
Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.
CaLea Johnson|
If you’ve ever talked about “the birds and the bees” or referenced “the best laid plans of mice and men,” then you’ve inadvertently quoted some of the English language’s most famous poets.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Can you figure out what the song is, or which musical it came from?
mentalfloss .com|
Can a Boston dog bahk?
Jake Rossen|
From its humble origins to its use of body doubles to the person who nearly got Jeff Probst’s job as host, here’s what you need to know about ‘Survivor,’ which turns 25 this year.
Jon O'Brien|
When Catholic cardinals meet to pick a new pope in a papal conclave, they have signaled their progress by sending colored smoke up the chapel chimney.
Matt Soniak|
Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic Mercator Projection look outright dull.
Lorna Wallace|
Looking for a summer snack? Here‘s a vegan twist on ceviche with hearts of palm, courtesy of the Institute of Culinary Education.
CaLea Johnson|
Figure out which of these tasty treats have left Earth to become astronaut appetizers or meals.
mentalfloss .com|
Henry de la Poer Beresford, the 3rd Marquis of Waterford, had a little something to do with it. Or did he?
Paul Anthony Jones|
HBO Max’s hit adaptation of the video game is back for its second season. Here‘s what you need to know, from who could have played Ellie and Joel to how the show brought the infected to life to what to expect in season 2. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Meredith Danko|
Discover the best time to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, according to these dental health experts.
Madeline Raynor|
Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.
Ethan Trex|
Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.
Stacy Conradt|
Lobsters don’t come out of the sea looking bright red—that only happens after you boil them. Find out more about why it happens here.
Ellen Gutoskey|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
From Scar’s sinister charm to Oogie Boogie’s creepy charisma, Google Trends reveals the most-searched Disney villains in each U.S. state.
CaLea Johnson|
You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.
Rebecca Pahle|
Tired of corporate lingo? You‘re not alone. A new report breaks down which office phrases Americans wish would disappear for good.
CaLea Johnson|
WalletHub compared 11 U.S. airlines using 14 metrics—from cancellations to in-flight comfort—to reveal the best options for travelers.
CaLea Johnson|
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