Mental Floss
Many Pride flags have been created since Gilbert Baker made the first one in 1978. Here’s a rundown of the origins, evolution, and significance of just some of the LGBTQ+ Pride flags out there.
Meredith Danko|
Those orange bottles are no accident—they were specifically designed to keep both medications and people safe.
Marla Mackoul|
In the 1980s, the U.S. Navy carried out a futile search for the “real” Dorothy.
Lorna Wallace|
From ‘Poor Things’ to ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,’ Hulu has a mix of new releases and classic movies in every genre to keep you entertained all weekend long.
Todd Gilchrist, Jake Rossen, Scott Beggs|
The classic 1970s TV commercial is one of the most famous of all time, but no one ever actually utters its most quoted line.
Marah Eakin|
Sean Astin’s mom threw out his original map from ‘The Goonies,’ and none of the leg lamps used in ‘A Christmas Story’ survived past the 1990s.
Jake Rossen|
New satellite data of ancient rock gardens on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is countering the “ecocide” narrative of the population’s supposed collapse—and offering a clue to a historical mystery.
Nick Keppler|
Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired artwork and contributions to the New York City art scene in the 1980s. Though he died in 1990 at just 31 years old, his artwork and legacy live on.
Suzanne Raga|
Many Amish believe photos are forbidden. So how can they do anything requiring a photo ID?
Jake Rossen|
From ‘Apocalypse Now’ to Terry Gilliam’s ‘Brazil’ and others, discover which director’s cut versions were the most controversial—and the most significant.
Jason Plautz, Scott Beggs|
America's seventh president has been on the $20 bill for less time than you might assume.
Roma Panganiban|
If you’ve seen 2019’s 'Midsommer,' you probably associate the holiday with flower crowns, maypoles, and a dash of human sacrifice.
Lucie Grace|
The Stonewall Riots were a watershed moment for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S., but here are some important facts you might not know about the uprising.
Jake Rossen|
The dog days of summer don’t actually have much to do with dogs. Instead, they relate to Sirius, otherwise known as the Dog Star.
Sam Hindman|
Contrary to what was once assumed, medieval people did not necessarily believe all these odd beasts actually existed.
Jane Alexander|
Some of the highest peaks in the U.S. inspire awe and wonder. Others are more modest.
Anne Taylor|
Michael Sembello’s synth-driven hit song from ‘Flashdance’ is rumored to have been inspired by William Lustig's 1980 slasher classic, ‘Maniac.’ But as it turns out, the true story is even weirder.
April Snellings|
From gripping essay collections to graphic memoirs and more, these banned books by LGBTQ+ authors are still worth diving into.
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner|
A dangling pair of kicks is sending a message. What is it?
Jake Rossen|
These theories about The Bard’s works range from the almost believable to the the utterly outlandish.
Lorna Wallace|
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