Mental Floss
The word ‘yule’ gets thrown around a lot during the Christmas season, but what does it even mean? Well, like so many of the holiday’s traditions, its origins are a bit complex.
Austin Thompson|
These five figures, including Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein, were known for specific food rules and tastes—many of which are hard to believe.
Adam T|
It might not be the most memorable decade, but the 1970s still gave us a handful of great Disney movies.
Natalie Zamora|
Old maps can be very deceiving—intentionally or not. 
Erin McCarthy|
From yule goats bringing good luck to refraining from changing your underwear, these surprising superstitions once took over the holidays.
Paul Anthony Jones|
A study determines the most annoying songs of the year, ranked by an “annoyingness index” of various factors.
Sam Hindman|
How did we get from one ugly Christmas sweater party in Vancouver to … here? It’s quite a yarn.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A recent study determines some of the unhealthiest festive drinks you might be enjoying this winter.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The Aebersold family established The Lumistella Company in 2005.
Jenny Cohen|
How well do you remember these catchy Disney songs?
Chelsea Thatcher|
You’ve been breathing wrong, using the bathroom wrong, and even finding a way to sweat wrong. Luckily, we’re here to help. 
Meredith Danko|
When you were younger, did you get oranges in your Christmas stockings? Did you just continue the tradition without asking why? Well, there are potentially multiple reasons behind this practice.
Alexandria Ingham|
Aren’t able to drop a lot of money right after your wedding? We get it. Here are 10 budget-friendly honeymoon locations that still feel special.
Sam Hindman|
“It is a genial, festive season, and we love to muse upon graves, and dead bodies, and murders, and blood.”
Jake Rossen|
Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities, others are still celebrated to this day.
Lorna Wallace|
Looking back at when the phrase was coined and why social media users are now finding comfort in it.
Sam Hindman|
Rom-coms had a golden age in the 1990s. But are they really as iconic as we remember, or could the lines just as easily be mistaken for lines from a Disney movie?
Meagan Bojarski|
From blue balls to broken hymens, there’s a lot people don’t understand about sex.
Ellen Gutoskey|
These unusual formations are worth a second look.
Lorna Wallace|
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert that’s also undeniably delicious, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll be obsessed with this Christmas Crack recipe well into the new year.
Jenny Cohen|
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