Mental Floss
Different versions of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” exist around the world, and there seem to be just as many theories about the rhyme’s potential origin—ranging from shepherds counting sheep to priests selecting sacrificial victims.
Lorna Wallace|
Google's new generative AI search results aren't quite there yet. Here's how to disable them.
Jake Rossen|
Loved collecting Transformers as a kid? From Optimus Prime to a Megatron figure that changed into a gun, discover which of these G1 toys from the 1980s is the most valuable today.
Shayna Murphy|
Overpasses are widely seen as safe shelters during a severe weather event. In reality, they're deadly.
Jake Rossen|
The 'Mission: Impossible' actor once considered becoming a Franciscan priest.
Jake Rossen|
Step one: Do NOT pour water on it!
Michele Debczak|
This 80-year-old archival footage shows Operation Neptune—the code name for the landings on the beaches at Normandy.
Michele Debczak|
‘The Jinx,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ ... Max has all that and more.
Ellen Gutoskey, Scott Beggs|
A quick sales attempt is said to be an “elevator pitch.” But does it actually have anything to do with elevators?
Jake Rossen|
You’ve hummed along to them in the car, belted them out in the shower, and performed them on karaoke night. But do you really know what the lyrics to even some of your favorite songs are talking about?
Jennifer M Wood, Ellen Gutoskey|
So, you're dead. Do you still need sunscreen?
Jake Rossen|
George Lucas’s long-simmering space was described as both “puerile” and “the most beautiful movie serial ever made.”
Jennifer M Wood|
Author Leo Tolstoy had a big family with his wife, Sophia. Now, you can get an inside glimpse at what a family reunion is like for his living descendants.
Sophie Penkrat|
Take a look at the origins of Fat Bear Week, an annual celebration of the brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve.
Michele Debczak|
See how your neighborhood is faring.
Nick Keppler|
From Holy Land USA to Chippewa Lake Park, discover some of the eeriest abandoned amusement parks across the United States.
Jennifer Byrne|
Garfield isn’t exactly the best litmus test when it comes to determining whether or not lasagna is safe for cats to eat.
Chason Gordon|
Lewis and Clark were not the first people to see animals like coyotes, elk, and pronghorn, but they did introduce them to Western science.
Mary Beth Skylis|
Squeaky shoes can happen for a number of reasons, including friction and moisture. But whether they fart or squeak, here are a few things you can do about that noisy footwear.
Chason Gordon|
Editors loved Benchley’s shark thriller, which turns 50 in 2024. They had one important note, though: The first draft had too many jokes.
Jake Rossen|
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