Mental Floss
Discover which U.S. states have an elevated risk of losing power this summer, plus how to prepare for a power outage ahead of time.
Mike Rampton|
Deodorant sticks often come with one outer cap and one inner cap, but the purpose of that extra inner cap isn’t really clear.
Jake Rossen|
From Milli Vanilli’s “Girl, You Know It’s True” to Technotronic’s “Pump Up the Jam,” these songs all made it to the Billboard Hot 100—and they all had something to hide.
Jon O'Brien|
August 2, 2024 makes the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin’s birth. Here’s what you should know about the ‘Tell It on the Mountain’ and ‘Giovanni’s Room’ author.
Kritika Agrawal|
You aren’t imagining things: Your weather app and your dashboard don’t often agree.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Beach volleyball's hand signals are a handy way for a blocker to clue their teammate into their next move.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The museum’s benefactor eventually became part of its collection.
Jake Rossen|
Airing in 1977, the show was an honest depiction of teen troubles—so honest that some adults couldn’t handle it.
Jake Rossen|
There's a reason why two caps are better than one.
Jake Rossen|
Whether you’re in the mood for a Hollywood classic or a post-apocalyptic action-adventure epic, Tubi has something for everyone.
Scott Beggs|
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? It may have actually been a different type of palm tree.
Sam Hindman|
The pumpkin spice latte is returning, of course, and some exciting new items will make their debut.
CaLea Johnson|
New England's fall foliage is legendary, and for good reason. But Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have lovely locales for leaf-peeping, too.
Ellen Gutoskey|
It involves two moms, a big spread in ‘National Geographic,’ and of course, a man and his two dogs.
Chason Gordon|
Fencing body cords aren't a safety measure.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Stereotypes about the diverse continent abound.
Bethel Afful|
When dog breeds fall out of fashion, they risk disappearing all together.
Mary Beth Skylis|
The controversial captive couture has its share of fans and detractors.
Jake Rossen|
Learn the science behind the most advanced swimming pools out there.
CaLea Johnson|
The sophisticated cephalopods have highly evolved vision and can use jet propulsion to escape predators, but there are a few key differences between squid and cuttlefish.
Liz Langley|
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