Mental Floss
The Milky Way is one of the biggest in the observable universe: Even if you traveled at the speed of light, it would take 100,000 years to go from one end of our home galaxy to the other.
David W Brown|
Did you think ‘Ted Lasso’ was over? Think again: A fourth season of the feel-good series was just announced.
Sarah McGrath|
This St. Patrick’s Day, discover the origins of this old Irish idiom and how it all ties back to the Blarney Stone in Ireland.
Marla Mackoul|
‘Radíidin’ means “a time allegedly a holiday but actually so much a burden because of work and preparations that it is a dreaded occasion.” ‘Thehena’ is a word for “Joy despite negative circumstances.”
Arika Okrent|
Ahead of ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ which comes out this fall, discover more fun facts about Rob Reiner’s original film, which turned a fictional heavy metal band into bona fide musical superstars.
Jennifer M Wood|
Curious about St. Patrick‘s Day green food trends? Explore which states are most interested in dyeing their pies, drinks, and desserts for the holiday.
CaLea Johnson|
Johann Sebastian Bach was buried in an unmarked grave in 1750. Nearly two centuries later, a doctor identified the composer’s bones from skeletal evidence of “organist’s disease.”
Lucas Reilly|
A rock slab displayed at Biloela State High School contains some of the most densely packed dinosaur footprints ever discovered in Australia.
CaLea Johnson|
Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe from the rodent-borne viral disease.
Nick Keppler|
In 1998, Konami unveiled ‘Dance Dance Revolution,’ and embarrassing yourself in public became one of the coolest trends around.
Jake Rossen|
Discover the essential steps to properly wash potatoes before cooking.
CaLea Johnson|
Check out these U.S. cities if you‘re looking for the ultimate St. Patrick‘s Day celebration.
CaLea Johnson|
The riddle below dates back to 1875—can you figure it out?
Paul Anthony Jones|
Easter always happens sometime in March or April—but the date is never the same each year.
Jane Alexander|
How did the word for a female dog become a derogatory word for women? We explain.
Lorna Wallace|
Yes, you can have a Facebook page and still join the CIA.
Bethel Afful|
Discover the most searched vacation destinations in the U.S., from tropical beaches to overseas adventures.
CaLea Johnson|
Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.
CaLea Johnson|
If you‘re wondering what FAFO or SMH means, you aren‘t alone.
CaLea Johnson|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
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