Mental Floss
All that bird poop is doing a lot more damage to your car than you think.
Jake Rossen|
Is your new pet’s name on this list?
CaLea Johnson|
At least one state in the union has designated fried calamari as an official symbol. Can you match these concepts to the state that they honor?
Kat Long|
Cats sometimes act like a bowl of water is something to approach with extreme caution. There’s a reason for it, though.
Jake Rossen|
Discover the most popular coffee photo aesthetics people are searching for, from lattes and books to cappuccinos on the Amalfi Coast.
CaLea Johnson|
Check out the most and least affordable states for dinner, drinks, and a good time.
CaLea Johnson|
Find out which cities are scoring an A+ for their school commutes.
CaLea Johnson|
How outdoorsy is your home state? A recent study analyzed a full year of search trends to find out.
CaLea Johnson|
The medieval masterpiece—embroidered on a 230-foot piece of linen—depicts bloody battles and a royal betrayal that changed the history of England.
Claire Cock-Starkey|
Where to find them—and how to say them correctly.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Don’t be surprised to see wild wallabies hopping around the UK.
mentalfloss .com|
The Master of Horror’s list of his top films is surprisingly horror-lite.
Jake Rossen|
 These infamous prisoners unexpectedly validate the adage “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
Colin Scanlon|
Not all book adaptations are a disappointment.
CaLea Johnson|
Real crime fighters might not have superpowers, but these tactics are the next best thing.
Maggie Koerth-Baker|
The phrase “ripped from the headlines” doesn’t just apply to 'Law & Order' episodes. Songwriters throughout the history of popular music have drawn inspiration from real-life tales of murder and mayhem.
Kenneth Partridge|
Everywhere you turn these days, it seems like there’s a new—and wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime. Which raises the question: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Here’s what the experts have to say.
Erin McCarthy|
Discover 13 true crime books to add to your collection, including Truman Capote's classic 'In Cold Blood' and 'My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress.'
Delilah Gray|
In past centuries, dinner tables were crowded with sparrows, robins, and even owls. Here are a few birds that are now protected from American appetites.
Robert Francis|
If you plan on going on a Toys 'R Us crime spree, you might want to stop using your Rewards card.
Jake Rossen|
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