Mental Floss
If you work in a corporate setting, it’s likely you’ve heard these terms tossed around this year.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Entertain your fellow revelers with these fun facts while you wait for the countdown to midnight to begin.
Mark Mancini|
These games, action figures, and other toys were all the rage nearly 25 years ago.
Jenny Cohen|
Chances are you’ve heard some of these terms over the past year—whether you understood what they meant or not.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Some New Year’s Eve celebrations are more memorable than others, for better or for worse.
Ryan Menezes|
Hypochondriacs beware.
Stacy Conradt|
Giant piles of nasty, filthy snow will still line your streets, long after the most recent winter storm. What gives?
Jake Rossen|
See how well you remember quotes from the ‘Harry Potter’ series.
Natalie Zamora|
For many Victorians, parties, dancing, and festive spirits were staples of New Year’s celebrations. Yet there were many other odd, quaint, and charming customs that for the most part are no longer with us.
Keith Johnston|
There have been many great examples throughout vinyl history, with artists recording sound in the groove.
Janelle Sheetz|
History has seen an assortment of colorful kooks, quacks, and snake oil salesmen who tried to convince the public they could smoke, chew, or drug themselves to a thinner physique.
Keith Johnston|
New data shows the states that feel the most alone during the winter holiday stretch.
AJ DiCosimo|
Didn’t manage to get a dinner reservation for New Year’s Eve? Look no further than this delicious recipe for pan-seared filet mignon with red wine and pomegranate pan sauce that you can make from home.
Natalie Zamora|
Be careful out there!
Dennis Mersereau|
End-of-year smooching has roots in the parties of ancient Rome, but Thomas Edison had a part to play, too.
Jake Rossen|
You might know all the recent Disney movies, but how well do you remember these classics?
Natalie Zamora|
Is it bald faced lie, or bold faced lie? Coming down the pike? Or pipe? Coleslaw, or cold slaw?
Ellen Gutoskey|
These photos paint a picture of tragic times throughout history, but against all odds, the subjects overcame adversity and created lives for themselves.
Ryan Menezes|
When it’s time to say goodbye to this year’s Christmas tree, don’t just dump it in the trash. Try one of these eco-friendly methods instead.
D.J. MacLennan|
Looking to plan a trip for 2026? These eight cities are ideal for hikers.
Mary Beth Skylis|
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