Mental Floss
Is calling something ‘military grade’ legit? Find out the truth behind this marketing strategy and how it's applied to products.
Jake Rossen|
If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories. 
Samantha Arrowsmith|
Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.
Paul Anthony Jones|
From his 1978 classic “Halloween” to his love of video games, there’s a lot to appreciate about John Carpenter, but here are some other cool facts you might not have known about the storied director.
Shayna Murphy|
‘The Sopranos’ featured one of the most divisive series finales of all time—and various fan theories have only made it more complicated.
Kristin Hunt|
Is Homer in a coma? Does Springfield exist outside time and space? These fan theories say yes.
Christian Bond|
Sometimes, devoted fans become convinced there's more to what they're seeing on TV.
Rudie Obias|
Searches related to questionable content will now include context.
Michele Debczak|
Humans love conspiracy theories, and always have—there’s even evidence that ancient Romans had a few. But with the advent of the internet, they seem to be everywhere. And some of them are actually true.
Austin Thompson|
From how long a "hoax" like the Apollo 11 moon landing could actually stay a secret to the conspiracy theory involving Queen Elizabeth I, here are the actual facts you need to know about conspiracy theories.
Stacy Conradt|
Was Queen Elizabeth I a man? No, but don’t you want to hear why some people thought so?
Ellen Gutoskey|
Rumors of aliens and the Illuminati aren't going away anytime soon.
Michele Debczak|
Denver airport, home to disturbing art and a killer horse statue, has installed a gargoyle that interacts with guests—and it isn't helping to dispel conspiracy theories.
Michele Debczak|
The warehouse club is eliminating the indignity of getting stopped at the exit.
Jake Rossen|
Fresh snow might look tasty, but just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is.
Jake Rossen|
The road to the bestseller list started with a self-financed trip to the printing press for these famed authors.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The first edition of the WWE's annual pro wrestling spectacular was almost named The Colossal Tussle. Cooler heads prevailed.
Jake Rossen, Scott Beggs|
The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The limited-edition burger hits McDonald's menus on January 24.
Michele Debczak|
Ambiphone is the DIY white noise machine you didn't know you needed.
Ellen Gutoskey|
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