Mental Floss
Design firms turn acres of grain corn into pop culture art you can get lost in.
Jake Rossen|
Which versions of ‘Matilda,’ ‘The Witches,’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ will make the cut?
Jon O'Brien|
Here are the details about the new ‘Magic: The Gathering’ set featuring the famous Ninja Turtles.
CaLea Johnson|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
They’re so-called minimalist modern farmhouses, painted white, with black roofs, window frames, and railings, seemingly adrift from architectural context. Where did the big black-and-white look come from, and why is it so popular?
Tim Brinkhof|
Euphemisms allow us to discuss some grim or controversial topics employing a more palatable turn of phrase. These expressions were coined to disguise everything from capital punishments to diseases, death, slavery, and cannibalism.
Paul Anthony Jones|
More and more people are skipping the mass market goods and opting for thrifted finds this spooky season.
Sam Hindman|
This riddle comes from a book published in 1868—can you figure out the answer?
Paul Anthony Jones|
This island is struggling to manage its massive stray cat population.
CaLea Johnson|
These trails will really get your heart pumping.
Mary Beth Skylis|
Your search results page is about to get a lot less cluttered.
CaLea Johnson|
Find out what everyone is searching for to perfect their spook-tacular looks this Halloween.
CaLea Johnson|
The flying mammals aren’t nearly as scary as these myths suggest.
Sonya Vatomsky|
These songs have what it takes to change the world—and get stuck in people’s heads.
Kenneth Partridge|
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
mentalfloss .com|
These flicks found creative solutions to their budget limitations—and made better and more timeless stories in the process.
Emily Guy Birken|
Before tiles and vinyl reigned supreme, some folks put carpet next to the tub. But why?
CaLea Johnson|
Edgar Wallace wanted to promote his first novel with more than just traditional ads—but his brilliant idea almost became his downfall.
Jane Alexander|
Cats have attracted a lot of different superstitions over the years—some easier to believe than others.
Mental Floss UK|
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