Skip to main content
Mental Floss
If this year’s Black Friday is like any other, too many people will crowd into stores and trample over each other to get a deal on some Christmas presents. These types of incidents, where a rush for goods can turn into tragedy, aren’t anything new. One of
Matt Soniak|
Gobble gobble gobble! Whether you’re from the U.S. or abroad, you’re probably going to hear a lot about turkeys in the next few days.
Arallyn Primm|
Thanksgiving is here, which means unwanted questions from your relatives. But don't worry! When the conversation goes bad, just lob one of these facts out there.
Jason English|
Arika Okrent|
Matt Soniak|
According to two studies, the answer is yes: Just like humans are usually right- or left-handed, cats and dogs are typically right pawed or left pawed.
Daven Hiskey|
We’re all familiar with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, but what about Owl Jolson, Ralph Phillips, or the Dover Boys of Pimento University?
Joy Lanzendorfer|
Erik Sass|
Miss Cellania|
Plenty of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks have put together fun—and safe!—ways to interact with some of their finest residents in a very hands-on manner.
Kate Erbland|
When you think of Idaho, you don’t think weird. But you might be surprised to learn there are some pretty odd places in the home of the most famous type of potato.
Rob Lammle|
Nothing is as delightful as GEICO’s customer service, but these amazing examples of flapper slang are pretty terrific.
Editorial Staff|
Chris Higgins|
There are 3000 film festivals every year, but these are at the top of the class.
Editorial Staff|
Once upon a time, newspaper comic strips were as influential in molding American pop culture (and the way we spoke) as television and social media are today.
Kara Kovalchik|
Reader Aly, returning from a trip, asks, “What does the TSA do with all those confiscated items? Mostly, they confiscated my shampoo and I want it back, but I am also curious.”
Matt Soniak|
As Boardwalk Empire concludes its fourth season, Atlantic City consultant Vicki Gold Levi shares her real-life recollections of the city’s glory days.
Jennifer M Wood|
Intrepid camerawoman Frederique Olivier has traveled the world capturing stunning images of wildlife in its natural habitat. For the Discovery Channel's new two-hour special, Penguins: Waddle All the Way, premering tonight at 9 p.m., Olivier faced a very
Erin McCarthy|
These groups eschewed typical protests for something a little more creative.
DeAnna Kerley|
While unoriginal sequels have become commonplace, there are still some films that remain sacred, despite the sometimes decades of persistent rumors that a sequel is in the works.
Jennifer M Wood|
PreviousNext