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From Lake Kawaguchi in Japan to Lake Baikal in Russia, these lakes are magnificent examples of the Earth's beauty.
Eden Gordon|
If you believe that mice love cheese, rabbits love carrots, and elephants love peanuts...you're wrong. Here are six incorrect beliefs about what animals like to eat.
Ryan Menezes|
From skinny-dipping to petroleum jelly with breakfast, these strange morning habits of U.S. presidents actually happened.
Logan DeLoye|
Google trends show exactly which sweet treat your state can’t stop searching.
Logan DeLoye|
A complete breakdown of the abbreviation, including its role and function within the body.
Logan DeLoye|
Believe it or not, these romantic customs were commonly observed in Elizabethan England during the time when Shakespeare wrote his plays and poetry.
Paul Anthony Jones|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings, mentalfloss .com|
Valentine's Day can trigger feelings of loneliness in anyone. Here's why Valentine's Day can be just as rough for people in relationships as it is for those who aren't.
Eden Gordon|
Whether it’s steamy or funny, romance movies have their place in our hearts during Valentine’s Day. How well do you know these romance movies, though?
Alexandria Ingham|
Shakespeare was not above a dirty joke. Here are eight of his filthiest puns and witticisms.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The term "Wuthering" comes from Old Norse, and explains a lot about Emily Brontë's classic, 'Wuthering Heights.'
Eden Gordon|
Travel through the iconic landmarks and hidden gems that make Route 66 the most legendary highway in America.
Logan DeLoye|
Explore the top five 'Wuthering Heights' adaptations rated on Rotten Tomatoes, from classic Hollywood versions to modern takes on Brontë’s iconic tale.
Nitya Rao|
It turns out that a 'Parks and Recreation' episode is behind Galentine's Day, an increasingly popular alternative to Valentine's Day that focuses on female friendship.
Eden Gordon|
The romance genre owes a major debt to the Middle Ages. That's where we get the word, the genre, and most of its tropes.
Meagan Bojarski|
The latest adaptation takes major liberties, but how bad are they really? We discuss the biggest changes in the 2026 ‘Wuthering Heights’ compared to Emily Brontë’s classic novel.
Natalie Zamora|
The first kiss is important. In a lot of Disney movies, that first kiss happens at the end, but it's not always the case. Can you match the Disney couples to their first kiss?
Alexandria Ingham|
Draco Malfoy of "Harry Potter" has slithered into Lunar New Year celebrations, becoming an unlikely symbol of good luck through wordplay, memes, and festive decorations.
Nitya Rao|
Find out which states lead the nation in education with WalletHub’s latest ranking of America’s most educated states.
Nitya Rao|
How a disembodied hand and a connection to Cathy inspired Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights," the surprise hit single which made her a star at 19.
Eden Gordon|
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