Mental Floss
How well do you really know the U.S. Constitution? Discover things you might not have realized about this influential document, like its dictator-friendly loophole.
Lucas Reilly|
Take a look at which pasta sauces are most common in American kitchens.
CaLea Johnson|
Ever wondered why canned soda tastes different from one in a plastic bottle? Learn how container materials impact flavor.
CaLea Johnson|
The film that launched Natalie Portman's career wouldn't have starred the future Oscar winner at all if her parents had gotten their way.
Tara Aquino|
Keep your dog‘s bed fresh and safe with these cleaning steps and tips.
CaLea Johnson|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Find out why Aldi‘s quarter system is a smart way to save money and ensure carts are always available.
CaLea Johnson|
From Skype to Etsy to Woot, the tech world is adept at formulating brand names from unexpected sources.
Rob Lammle|
What has come to be known as International Women’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years.
Javier Reyes|
Oregon‘s Mill Ends Park is no longer the smallest in the world. The title now belongs to a park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan.
CaLea Johnson|
The woolly devil—a recently identified plant species—has researchers intrigued because it belongs to a brand new genus.
CaLea Johnson|
College can be expensive, but these student discounts from popular retailers make life a little easier—and cheaper.
CaLea Johnson|
Here’s a crash course in these infamously impish creatures, from how to tell one from a leprechaun to which clurichaun stories are worth reading.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Aphantasia is a little-understood phenomenon that affects about 4 percent of the population. There are several theories behind what causes it.
CaLea Johnson|
Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?
CaLea Johnson|
Hubcaps might seem purely decorative, but they serve an important purpose for your car.
Chris Wheatley|
The author, who was born 100 years ago on March 25, was really into mayonnaise—and peacocks.
Sharrisse Viltus|
On March 24, 2005, American audiences got their first look at the scrappy team at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Can you hear ‘The Office’ theme song already?
Meredith Danko|
ESA Doctors is hiring a “Chief of Pet Flicks“ to watch animal movies and write about their impact on mental health.
CaLea Johnson|
If you're from a town with a strong union presence, you know that if new commercial construction happens without union labor, protests often follow.
Matt Soniak|
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