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Nubz has stolen the collective heart of the internet with his zest for life—and strutting.

You might not realize that the Amish sometimes drive in cars and operate power tools.

Other momentous events have happened on December 25, like Washington crossing the Delaware and the birth of Jimmy Buffett.

Once again, Mental Floss readers proved to be curious about all sorts of niche topics—and our editors and writers were happy to oblige their interests.

You've never heard of most of these movies. There's good reason for that.

You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?

The hardy plant’s ability to stay vibrant through the winter made it a natural choice for pre-Christian winter festivals, but why is holly now associated with Christmas?

These obscure Christmas songs from the early 20th century might become your new favorite carols.

In 1994, Coca-Cola introduced a soda for the grunge era. It left a bitter taste.

George Washington's preferred eggnog recipe calls for four kinds of booze—and none of them in small quantities.

Everyone thought Pleasant Rowland’s idea was terrible. Thankfully, she didn’t listen. Now there’s a new American Girl movie in development, making it the perfect time to read up on what you might not have known about these beloved dolls.

A recent study found a link between artificial sweeteners in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of depression.

Traveling with two sharp sticks can get a little tricky.

From a profane parrot to an exploding corpse to swapped (and dropped) bodies, the funerals on this list went terribly awry.

If you want to get the full tourist experience, waiting in line is unavoidable.

Thirteen bearded wild men descend upon Icelandic homes to reward children who behave and punish those who don’t.

They look gourmet, but with help from a frozen ingredient chefs swear by, these cookies come together fast.

Got a New Year’s resolution to go to the gym more often? Here are a few tips to help you stick to your goals.

The differences between HSAs and FSAs include how they’re set up, how much you can contribute, and who qualifies.

Whether you’re a fan of winter or wish it would go away, here are 25 things to note about the winter solstice, a.k.a. the shortest day of the year.