Mental Floss
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What do the terms “busser” and “busing a table” have to do with public transportation? Nothing, it turns out.
CaLea Johnson|
Critics might have panned the film—Roger Ebert said it was “made of artificial bits and pieces”—but audiences loved it, and now it’s a beloved cult classic. Ahead of its 30th anniversary in October, here’s what you need to know about ‘Now and Then.’
Meredith Danko|
It may feel nostalgic, but its affects on your health and the local environment are far from comforting.
Sam Hindman|
King has nursed a grudge against Stanley Kubrick’s film for decades. In 1980, he explained to David Letterman why it left him so cold.
Jake Rossen|
From Execution Rocks and Devil’s Den to Skull Mesa and Maggoty Run—plus, how these spots came by their terrifying monikers.
Paul Anthony Jones|
If linguistics is any indicator, it would appear that everybody in the spirit realm speaks Scots English.
Lucas Reilly|
Which Jane Austen books is the internet obsessed with?
CaLea Johnson|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
We explain the science behind the answer.
CaLea Johnson|
From tragic factory fires to toxic food scandals, some safety laws we may take for granted today actually have some pretty unsettling backstories.
Colin Scanlon|
Surprise: Milky Way wasn’t named after our home galaxy. Let’s take a brief stroll down the etymological candy aisle and discover how these confections got named.
Mental Floss UK|
Warning: This map may cause pizza cravings.
CaLea Johnson|
How many people need to see the same UFO for it to be “real”?
Marley Jaeger|
Hush puppies might seem like a simple side dish, but they carry a pretty interesting history.
Sam Hindman|
Add these books to your TBR this spooky season.
Chris Wheatley|
The first pumpkin ales were brewed back in the 17th century as a beer of last resort. Today, they're part of a multimillion-dollar, fall-flavored industry.
Jay Serafino|
Haven‘t picked a costume yet? Get some inspiration from this list.
CaLea Johnson|
Learn the science behind the holes in Swiss cheese.
CaLea Johnson|
Talk about a historic find.
CaLea Johnson|
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