Mental Floss
Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.
CaLea Johnson|
Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.
Michele Debczak|
It’s important to be as prepared as possible before you and your pup hit the trail.
Alexia Kontolemos|
Fall is here, and you’re getting hungry. Feast on this cornucopia of etymologies for seasonal veggies straight from the garden.
John Kelly|
Merging with high-speed traffic is always risky, but these highways make it even more difficult.
Jake Rossen|
When you stop to think about it, many of our autumnal traditions—like scooping out pumpkin guts, asking strangers for candy, and wandering aimlessly through cornfields—are pretty bizarre.
Stacy Conradt|
With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year’s Halloween.
Michele Debczak|
Get the 411 on six-seven.
CaLea Johnson|
The prying tool's distinctive name may come from its resemblance to a certain bird's beak. (Or not.)
Jake Rossen|
This quiz challenges you to name all the U.S. presidents as fast as possible.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The spots were ranked based on factors like total number of campgrounds, amenities, and local livability.
Paul Anthony Jones|
From cleaning your gutters to swapping out your bedding and beyond, completing these tasks will set you up for a stress-free holiday season.
Lauren Dana|
How many of these items have you inadvertently left behind?
AJ DiCosimo|
These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.
Jessica Young|
Countless authors have used bitter rivalries and petty squabbles as inspiration for some of their greatest works. Here’s proof that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.
Colin Scanlon|
From metal mockumentaries to folksy farces, these are the feature-length comedies best poked fun at the world of song.
Jon O'Brien|
In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re diving deep into a few of our favorite phrasal gaffes, from death nails and tenderhooks to bold-faced lies and beyond.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Though post-apocalyptic literature is experiencing a recent boom, the genre is anything but new. From a 19th-century tale of catastrophe to a modern-day classic made into a film, these are books you’ll want to add to your reading list.
Chris Wheatley|
Tired of sock holes and dull kitchen knives? Some companies are looking out for you.
Jake Rossen|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
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