Mental Floss
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|
While you might not know their names, you certainly know their influence. Read our list of female revolutionaries, including Charlotte Corday, Kathleen Neal Cleaver, and more.
Colin Scanlon|
Having pets doesn’t mean sacrificing the well-being of your Christmas tree. There are easy measures you can take to keep your Christmas tree pet-proof.
Zoë Randolph|
You know you dreamed of drawing the Disney Channel logo with the wand.
Chelsea Thatcher|
When you really look at some of the Disney movies out there, the way the plots can be described creates a very different feel. How many of these bad plot summaries can you get right?
Alexandria Ingham|
The English language is bursting with colorful expressions that come from strange and surprising places—and many of them once had literal meanings that the general public has long since forgotten. 
Ellen Gutoskey|
These books are still relevant and worth the read, even 50 years later.
Chelsea Thatcher|
All of these great DCOMs, including ‘Smart House,’ ‘Read It and Weep,’ and more, are available to stream on Disney+.
Sam Hindman|
Check out some of the most stunning places in the country without breaking the bank.
Sam Hindman|
’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.
Sophie Lau|
Don’t forget to leave your milk and cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Now, just when did that tradition start?
Alexandria Ingham|
So much of how we celebrate Christmas comes from the Victorian era, but it might be for the best that some of these traditions were left in the past.
Meagan Bojarski|
Being an astronaut or ice cream truck driver isn’t as glamorous as it seemed when you were young.
Michele Debczak|
Take a trip down dessert history lane with these tasty holiday recipes.
Jenny Cohen|
Following a gluten-free diet is important for many people, but following that diet isn't always that simple. Don't overlook these sneaky sources of gluten this holiday season.
Alexandria Ingham|
You’ve heard of these food items in classic Christmas songs, but do you have any idea what they are?
Michael La Corte|
Such was the success of 'A Christmas Carol' that the four festive stories Dickens published after it—some overlooked classics, others critical flops and missteps—have since largely become eclipsed by their better-known predecessor.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Between movies, merchandise, and the parks, Disney fans were thriving in the 1990s.
Natalie Zamora|
Looking at the origins of this Jeep-owner tradition.
Jenny Cohen|
Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts.
Jake Rossen|
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