Mental Floss
Cupid’s connection to love and romance dates back centuries. 
Michele Debczak|
From love cake to candied violets, these old-fashioned Valentine's Day sweets rival any prepackaged box of chocolates.
Hollie Stephens|
See which U.S. states are the most romantic this Valentine’s Day, based on per-capita DoorDash orders of flowers, chocolates, plushies, and balloons.
Nitya Rao|
The price of a dozen of roses varies by your location. Where does your state rank in the list?
Jenny Cohen|
Looking for your next romance read? These six swoon-worthy novels offer 'Bridgerton'-style love stories full of passion and unforgettable characters.
Logan DeLoye|
Psychology suggests instant attraction is less magic and more mental wiring.
Logan DeLoye|
While the days of forcing left-handed children to use their right hands are mostly over, the bias against lefties continues in most languages around the world.
Meagan Bojarski|
From another 'Game of Thrones' prequel to psychological dramas like 'Scarpetta,' these book-to-TV adaptations are gracing our screens in 2026.
Eden Gordon|
The "GPT" in ChatGPT stands for "generative pre-trained transformer"—three words that contain the keys to understanding how generative AI works.
Eden Gordon|
These dishes are off the menu for the Mayor of Flavortown, and he's not ashamed to admit it.
Logan DeLoye|
Breaking down the origins of the name you’ll hear during this year’s Winter Olympics.
Paul Anthony Jones|
With different categories and votes, the Golden Globes and Academy Awards results don’t always match up.
Paul Anthony Jones|
This quiz tests your knowledge of what these countries are best known for.
Chelsea Thatcher|
William Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway was 26 when she married the 18-year-old Bard. New findings reveal they may have had a closer relationship than previously thought.
Eden Gordon|
These strange-sounding rules can determine medals, rankings, and Olympic legacies.
Logan DeLoye|
Breaking down the history of the popular term in figure skating, most notably seen during the Olympics.
Paul Anthony Jones|
“A dream is a wish”… well, we all know how that Disney quote ends. But how well do you know other lines?
Alexandria Ingham|
The enigmatic Emily Brontë left behind just a few clues as to what inspired her to write the epic romance that inspired Emerald Fennell's controversial 'Wuthering Heights' movie.
Eden Gordon|
These tear-jerking Super Bowl commercials turned seconds of screen time into national experiences that made millions of viewers reach for tissues between plays.
Logan DeLoye|
Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, we’re looking back at the Patriots’ history in the championship.
Jenny Cohen|
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