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These books eerily predicted technological advancements of today, including ‘Snow Crash,’ ‘Player Piano,’ and more.
Nicolle Sloane|
The classics that every film buff or book lover should add to their watch lists, including East of Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, and more.
Chris Wheatley|
It doesn’t take a consumer expert to know that any product that might cause anal leakage is facing an uphill battle to success.
Jake Rossen|
These over-the-top movies will leave a lasting impact.
Suhaib Adeel|
Despite getting you into the holiday spirit, it’s easy for Christmas music to turn bothersome. Americans determine the 10 most annoying songs.
Jenny Cohen|
Looking for a quick weekend trip but don’t want to spend too much? This is your list.
Sam Hindman|
Myths about elves predate Christmas and Christianity itself.
Michele Debczak|
A quiz for historians to test out their musical chops!
Chelsea Thatcher|
From leopards hidden in luggage to over a hundred snakes stashed in a man’s pants, there are some absolutely wild stories of people smuggling animals.
Erin McCarthy|
A look at all the new holiday movies you can watch on Netflix before the month ends.
Suhaib Adeel|
We’ve seen the Disney classics countless times, but only true fans will recall how they end. Take our trivia quiz to test your Disney knowledge.
Natalie Zamora|
There are multiple “largest” balls of twine, and all you have to do is travel to the Midwest to find them. We break down the history here.
Sam Hindman|
The feel-good family classic could have easily finished on a less wholesome note.
Sam Hindman|
Discover the fascinating history of hot chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day gourmet variations.
Jeff Wells|
Start planning a trip to one of these locations before they become too touristy.
Sam Hindman|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings, mentalfloss .com|
Pop culture gets a fair bit wrong about higher education.
Stacy Conradt|
Kalle Anka, or Donald Duck, is a big part of Sweden’s culture. Here’s how a 1958 made-for-TV special made its way into tradition.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Doris Miller was stationed on the USS ‘West Virginia’ when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Despite being prohibited from gunnery training due to his race, he ended up saving an untold number of lives.
Jake Rossen|
Our languages vary, but we may not be that different after all. From the word “huh” to how we come up with the names of colors, here are five speech quirks that are nearly universal.
Ryan Menezes|
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