Mental Floss
‘Toll,’ ‘information,’ and other legal terms you use all the time—just not the way lawyers do.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Learn about the mysteries of fireball season, which peaks in the weeks around the vernal equinox.
David W Brown|
Phở is a delicious dish, but it also tells us a lot about the history of Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and how cultures collide.
Michele Debczak|
Everyone knows a buck means a dollar. But not everyone knows why.
Jake Rossen|
‘Hershey’ will depict the life and times of the chocolate king.
Jake Rossen|
Some of your favorite kitchen tools and cookware could get destroyed inside of a dishwasher—and here’s why.
Jake Rossen|
The riddle below dates back to 1893—can you figure it out?
Paul Anthony Jones|
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel was a flop—until it was deployed overseas.
Hannah Keyser|
Even though it’s a classic cowboy trope, you have to wonder: Did cowboys actually say that popular phrase? 
Sam Hindman|
Stand out from all the Noras and the Liams out there by choosing a medieval name like Hainfroy or Queniva.
Arika Okrent|
The economic terms get tossed around a lot these days, but one market is clearly better for investors.
Tim Brinkhof|
Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still life paintings are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so that they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments.
Kristy Puchko|
After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.
CaLea Johnson|
The 6-second start-up anthem joins “My Heart Will Go On” and the ‘Hamilton’ soundtrack as “one of the defining sounds of history.”
Jake Rossen|
See which states prefer luxury spas, all-inclusive resorts, or relaxing cruises.
CaLea Johnson|
Dive into the history of the draft during the Vietnam War, including its origins, how long it lasted, and how some young Boomers successfully managed to dodge it.
Greg Zapata|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
It burns up in the atmosphere like a fecal shooting star.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Here are some word endings that have become productive to varying degrees.
Arika Okrent|
Aimee Carrero (‘The Menu,’ ‘The Consultant’) helps Arturo explore a dark chapter in Hollywood history as they learn about one of Charles Manson's original family members: Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme.
Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro|
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