Mental Floss
Though widely shared on the internet and other places, these popular quotes weren’t actually spoken by who you might think they were.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Your favorite pet goldfish won’t get flagged—and neither will your holiday leftovers.
Nicole Pyles|
There’s a reason why leaves smell a certain way once they’ve fallen off trees.
Sam Hindman|
A look at which states have some of the worst stressors on pet parents when traveling for Thanksgiving.
Chelsea Thatcher|
The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.
Kerry Wolfe|
You aren’t imagining things; “ducking” is a real trend.
Sam Hindman|
Many old statues from past civilizations have been disfigured in a remarkably similar way.
Jane Alexander|
This particular time in history proved that all that glittered was certainly not gold.
Meredith Danko|
A recent study determines the most financially smart—and the least—states in the U.S. based on several data points.
Jenny Cohen|
Did you know that these movies and shows are based on Stephen King’s works?
Suhaib Adeel|
The holiday season is almost here, and that means you want to find somewhere that makes you feel in the spirit. Here are seven U.S. cities to feel like you're in a Hallmark movie.
Alexandria Ingham|
If you’re crafty and love learning, this all-but-forgotten old-timey hobby may be for you.
Marla Mackoul|
It may be tempting to channel your inner Disney princess and befriend (or at least, attempt to befriend) every animal you come across. But wildlife is always better left alone. 
Kerry Wolfe|
There are some rankings you don’t want to be at the top of. The list of most pest-infested cities is one of them.
Alexandria Ingham|
Americans were interested in finding out definitions for words in political science, psychology, and science, among other topics.
Sam Hindman|
What a director chooses to cut can often be just as impactful as what they choose to keep. 
Colin Scanlon|
The acclaimed author’s works have been adapted plenty of times, but how well do you know them?
Natalie Zamora|
Stop doom scrolling and fill your brain with these fascinating—and utterly random—facts instead.
Jon Mayer|
These songs are not only enjoyable to listen to, but can also teach us about important events in history.
Janelle Sheetz|
The award-winning filmmaker’s love of all things monstrous caused an incident of religious horror in his own life.
Meagan Bojarski|
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