Mental Floss
You might know the main Disney villains, but can you name these obscure ones?
Chelsea Thatcher|
Always look before you sit.
Erin McCarthy|
Discover five iconic movies turning 25 in 2026 that still capture the hearts of audiences today!
Logan DeLoye|
Have you ever noticed there’s a pin-sized hole in each coffee cup lid? There’s a reason for that.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The Apgar test has rescued countless infants, but people are often surprised to discover Virginia Apgar was a real person.
Valerie DeBenedette|
Two of Roald Dahl’s books are dedicated to his daughter, Olivia, who died from measles complications in 1962.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Before we used the internet, these words meant something else entirely. Read on to learn the original meaning of 10 everyday internet terms.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Those mysterious white lines you often see on the road right before a storm aren't just for show.
Stacey Marcus|
With so many great movies turning 50 in 2026, how many do you know? We have a quiz for you to test your knowledge.
Alexandria Ingham|
Discover the history of the flu and its devastating impact on the world, from the deadliest influenza pandemic to today’s vaccines.
Stacy Conradt|
Remember all the things you’d do to get a better chance of having a snow day? Here are nine of those superstitions.
Jenny Cohen|
What you call a carbonated beverage might say more about your zip code than your taste buds.
Logan DeLoye|
Sir James Young Simpson didn’t think women should have to suffer in labor.
Andy Kopsa|
Unlike other locations, these national parks thrive during the wintertime. Check out these seven, including Joshua Tree and Death Valley.
Mary Beth Skylis|
Have any Breyer Horses lying around your house? Items auctioned at BreyerFest have sold for upwards of $65,000.
Sam Hindman|
Do you know which movies these lesser-known Disney songs are from?
Chelsea Thatcher|
Some of our favorite figures from history, literature, music, pop culture, and more were born in the first month of the year. Do you share a birthday with one of these famous folks?
Miss Cellania|
Here's how the Après-Ski lifestyle started and what it’s evolved into today.
Sam Hindman|
With the release of another new Harlan Coben-inspired Netflix series, we shared four of the best adaptations.
Bryce Olin|
Where the word “woke” came from and how it’s used today.
Sam Hindman|
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