Mental Floss
Ditch the egg whites and whip up a fluffy vegan-friendly meringue instead.
CaLea Johnson|
Military slang grew by leaps and bounds during the Vietnam War. Here are some terms worth knowing.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Learn more about the safety benefits of side-view mirrors while driving, plus why objects are so much closer than they actually seem.
Claudia Dimuro|
Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.
M. Arbeiter|
Scientists claim that sugar rushes aren’t actually as real as you might think, but the origins of this myth go back deep into American history.
Jeanette Beebe|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
One vendor’s dispute against a 19th-century import tariff led the U.S. Supreme Court to classify the tomato as a vegetable. But botanists disagree.
Jake Rossen|
Thanks to sky-high egg prices, what began as a meme has been willed into reality.
Jake Rossen|
Hearing the phrase ‘souls on board’ usually portends bad news. Why do we use it?
Jake Rossen|
A nearly century-old Galápagos tortoise welcomed four babies recently, boosting a critically endangered population.
CaLea Johnson|
A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.
CaLea Johnson|
If you’re wondering how tariffs might affect your grocery bill, use this interactive to trace the origins of your food.
CaLea Johnson|
Police horses, though they may seem outdated, actually serve several important purposes.
Sam Hindman|
Learn more about how common house flies eat (and poop), plus what’s really going on when one of them ends up in your dinner.
Kate Horowitz|
In this 1986 film (a remake of a movie from 1958), director David Cronenberg ensured that you’d never look at Jeff Goldblum—or a housefly—the same way again.
Andrew LaSane|
Wear your best gown to the Pride & Prejudice 20th Anniversary Ball in Pasadena.
CaLea Johnson|
The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.
Jake Rossen|
Discover everything you need to know about cleaning windows, from when and how often you should be doing it to how to get the best streak-free results.
Chris Wheatley|
These are the top U.S. states for artists based on art access, finances, and education.
CaLea Johnson|
Find out how factors like age, hair type, and lifestyle influence your ideal shampoo routine.
CaLea Johnson|
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