Mental Floss
The celebrated children’s host aired segments in 1983 that demonstrated the perils of nuclear war in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Jake Rossen|
This recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
CaLea Johnson|
See if you can tell which gust of wind came from which book.
mentalfloss .com|
Can honking at too much traffic actually deplete your car’s horn? The answer might surprise you.
Jake Rossen|
Trying to navigate these roads is likely to give you more than a few gray hairs.
AJ DiCosimo|
When a politician, sports team, or anyone else faces a defining challenge, it's referred to as a “litmus test.” What's litmus, and why is it being tested?
Jake Rossen|
These charming creations will make your home library feel all the more cozy. 
Chason Gordon|
If you collected Dragon Ball Z trading cards in the early 2000s, you could have a small fortune on your hands.
Rudie Obias|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.
Sam Hindman|
The ♂and ♀ symbols initially had nothing to do with representing human sex or gender.
Sam Hindman|
LawnStarter ranked 303 American cities against 20 factors grouped into four categories. How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?
AJ DiCosimo|
Even non-metal fans know the look: the pinky and pointer finger stretch upwards while the thumb holds down the non-participating index and middle fingers. But where did “devil horns” actually come from?
Chason Gordon|
From ‘Oblivious’ to ‘Residence Unaccompanied,’ these terms are synonyms of famous movie titles. How many can you get right?
Ellen Gutoskey|
Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.
Sam Hindman|
Oklahoma is lagging behind compared to the rest of the nation.
CaLea Johnson|
Various fossils are being auctioned off, and they’re expected to fetch a fortune.
CaLea Johnson|
From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.
Editorial Staff|
The CIA's encrypted art sculpture has puzzled cryptographers for decades. The man with the answers is finally ready to clue them in.
Jake Rossen|
Early birds are starting to sing even earlier because of artificial light pollution—but it’s not clear if they’re actually losing sleep.
Nick Keppler|
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