Mental Floss
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
Tariffs are a means for one country to wrangle better trade terms with another country and to protect domestic manufacturing. Unfortunately, they don’t always deliver.
Tim Brinkhof|
The first ‘Final Destination’ movie turns 25 in March. Here’s are a few things you probably didn’t know about a franchise that has made us afraid of pretty much everything (but especially logging trucks).
April Snellings|
The series’ fifth and final season is expected to hit Netflix in 2024. Here’s what you should know.
Cassondra Feltus|
Here's a crash course on the meaning and origins of boilerplate content.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A stunning collection of original cels and signed memorabilia from popular anime is heading to auction in late March.
CaLea Johnson|
Some garments deserve the hanger treatment, while others belong in a dresser. From winter sweaters to dresses and jeans, discover the best way to store your favorite clothes here.
Chris Wheatley|
From savory chicken pot pie to the nutty pecan pie, find out which dishes people are interested in for Pi Day.
CaLea Johnson|
The author’s tomb was erected in 1912—and its anatomical correctness was a problem.
Jake Rossen|
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
mentalfloss .com|
Misunderstanding room temperature can have some surprisingly serious consequences.
Jake Rossen|
Women were once exempt from serving on juries for fear they might take it too easy on defendants.
Jake Rossen|
Could you pass the civics portion of the U.S. citizenship test? Applicants must answer six of 10 questions correctly—and it’s harder than it sounds.
Jason English|
Some of the world’s oldest roadways are only memories now—but many have been preserved as historic monuments or improved to handle today’s traffic.
Claire Cock-Starkey|
If you’re in a high-risk group, you may want to consider getting a booster for full protection against measles.
CaLea Johnson|
Coming up with a practical way of replicating the earthbound poop experience took many years, many engineers, and a whole lot of ingenuity.
Jake Rossen|
Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.
CaLea Johnson|
The transfer of power passes through a lot of people. Can you put them in order?
mentalfloss .com|
And how you can tell a two-way mirror from a standard one.
Erin McCarthy|
The names of logical fallacies often double as common expressions—but they don't always mean the same thing.
Ellen Gutoskey|
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