Mental Floss
There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.
Lorna Wallace|
Looking for the ideal wedding destination? Here’s where couples will get the most bang for their buck.
CaLea Johnson|
One throwaway comment turned into a long-lasting Super Bowl tradition.
Jay Serafino|
The Scottish government won’t be rounding up people’s pets any time soon.
CaLea Johnson|
Want a bachelor’s degree in cannabis business? You can earn one from Oaksterdam University.
mentalfloss .com|
McDonald‘s Shamrock Shake returns with a charitable twist: Every shake helps Ronald McDonald House Charities.
CaLea Johnson|
Eugene Bullard survived some of the deadliest battles in history and became the world’s first Black fighter pilot—all before the age of 30.
Melanie Hamilton|
Its value as the key that unlocked the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs is world-famous—but the turbulent history surrounding the Rosetta Stone’s discovery and translation is more obscure.
Jeff Wells|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
You will instantly reveal yourself as a landlubber if you refer to a ship as a boat. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Matt Soniak|
He wrote the book partially in response to European writers like Joseph Conrad, who Achebe said depicted Africa “as ‘the other world,’ the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization.”
Erin McCarthy|
Since 1989, USA Today has asked viewers to vote on the best Super Bowl ads. Here’s a look back at the winners.
Bryan Dugan|
When it comes to folding fitted sheets, there's a right, and wrong, way to go about things.
Rudie Obias|
Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.
CaLea Johnson|
People donate artwork, objects, and even money to the institution of their choice. But sometimes, museums and galleries wind up receiving something odd—or something fairly normal, but with strange stipulations attached.
Jane Alexander|
Researchers discovered a parasitic fungus that controls spiders‘ behavior, akin to the zombie ant fungus.
CaLea Johnson|
Here's why medieval artists loved putting horns on Moses.
Ellen Gutoskey|
If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.
CaLea Johnson|
Classics like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ top the list, but there are some other sports movies that you really don’t want to miss.
Rudie Obias|
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|
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