Mental Floss
When exactly was the Regency era, anyway? Find out that and more in this episode of Misconceptions.
mentalfloss .com|
Want to be the house everyone loves on Halloween? Hand out these popular candies.
CaLea Johnson|
With the Cable Music Channel, Ted Turner tried to take on MTV and failed—but somehow still managed to win.
Jon O'Brien|
The trends range from “fast fashion” to “baby names, literally” and beyond.
Paul Anthony Jones|
One theory suggests that we call liquor “spirits” because of alcohol’s association with one spirit in particular: the Holy Spirit. But there are other possible origins.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Meet one of the most iconic pre-war cars ever made: the 1930 Speed Six.
CaLea Johnson|
Parker Brothers had no qualms about marketing Ouija boards to teens 30 years ago.
Michele Debczak|
From Harry Houdini’s strange death to a steamship disaster and “Monster Mash,” memorable historical events have happened—fittingly—on Halloween.
Joe Hasler|
Experts say you shouldn't skip cleaning new cookware.
CaLea Johnson|
The move, which is intended to speed up drop-offs, has been criticized as ‘tyranny.’
Jake Rossen|
The Oscar-winning ode to vino did nothing to help Merlot sales. Discover more facts about the 2004 indie film.
Roger Cormier|
Your dog’s motivations for licking you range from adorable to disgusting.
CaLea Johnson|
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.
CaLea Johnson|
Though cats only live once, the idea that the animals have nine lives has been around for a long time.
Anne Taylor|
From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.
Mike Rampton|
To this day, no one knows who "The Thing" might have been.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Western scientists have doubted the existence of everything from the rhinoceros to the gorilla.
mentalfloss .com|
The heavy-duty tool is said to be the work of a man named Moncke. Or was it Moncay?
Jake Rossen|
From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.
Caitlin Schneider|
Three historic cemeteries, designed as refuges of the dead, are bringing their landscapes back to life for native plants and animals.
Kat Long|
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