Mental Floss
The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in two co-hosting cities, and you’re not the only one wondering why that is.
Orrin Konheim|
From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Some amazing albums are turning 50 in 2026, but how well do you know them?
Alexandria Ingham|
These artists had wildly different reasons for walking away from one of the biggest stages in the world.
Eden Gordon|
These strange sports reveal just how different the early Olympic Games were from what we watch today.
Logan DeLoye|
Heathcliff’s origins have puzzled readers for generations. Discover the textual and historical clues Emily Brontë left behind in "Wuthering Heights."
Nitya Rao|
See which snacks football fans are most likely to eat while watching the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks on Super Bowl Sunday.
Logan DeLoye|
The Seattle-based team is heading to the Super Bowl this weekend, so let’s look at the team’s history—specifically, where the name came from.
Jenny Cohen|
These classic rock songs are iconic, but can you identify them?
Chelsea Thatcher|
Add these book adaptations to your watch-list for the year, with one already available to stream!
Michelle Polizzi|
Take a look at the most controversial Super Bowl commercials in history, from provocative brand campaigns to divisive modern ads that captured cultural attention.
Nitya Rao|
Snowboarding’s baggy clothes aren’t just a fashion choice. Explore how skate culture, comfort, and rebellion influenced the sport’s iconic uniform.
Nitya Rao|
There’s a science behind why skiers—and other athletes—are obsessed with hot sauce. Read about it here ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Where did the “Patriots” come from, and why does the team represent an entire region? We have your answers on the New England team name’s history here.
Jenny Cohen|
You know how Disney movies start, but how about how they finish? We have 10 ending scenes for you to figure out.
Alexandria Ingham|
From Alaska to Georgia, many unbelievable discoveries have been made in snow.
Ryan Menezes|
A complete breakdown of every new sport and event set to debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Logan DeLoye|
Scullery maids like Sophie from 'Bridgerton' season four were responsible for taking care of the tasks the rest of the household—even the servants—avoided.
Eden Gordon|
Discover the real historical figures behind five of Shakespeare’s most famous characters, from Hamlet to Cleopatra.
Nitya Rao|
From actors and writers to producers and costume designers, here are 14 of the youngest winners in Academy Awards history.
Sabrina Reed|
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