Mental Floss
Michael Bolton, Cyndi Lauper, and Tori Amos are all more famous as solo stars these days—but they’re just some of the musicians who also spent time in bigger bands.
Jon O'Brien|
Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.
Jake Rossen|
How well do you remember how history played out at the end of World War II?
Kat Long|
The nuclear anxiety of the 1950s led to two unlikely strategies: ducking under school desks and taking advice from a cartoon turtle.
Jake Rossen|
For some, drinking this wormwood-flavored Chicago liqueur is a badge of honor.
Lauren Dana|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Cracking your car’s rear window can be a highly unpleasant experience—and physics is to blame.
Sam Hindman|
These names show up in Disney movies and shows, and they also happen to be some of the most popular baby names today.
CaLea Johnson|
'Apollo 13'—the dramatization of the 1970 space program crisis that kept the world on its seat—was the third highest-grossing film of 1995, and remains one of the most faithful depictions of NASA operations ever put on film.
Jake Rossen|
After dropping the atomic bomb over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, almost all of the 12 men aboard the ‘Enola Gay’ had something to say about it.
Miss Cellania|
Living that expat life can be pretty pricey, depending on where you decide to settle.
AJ DiCosimo|
If you ask for a “jye-roh” in Greece, prepare to get some funny looks.
Marla Mackoul|
From big-hearted comedies to freaky slashers, these are the movies that most effectively harnessed the possibilities of trading places.
Jon O'Brien|
No one wants to discover a freezer full of spoiled ice cream. Here’s how to tell if the creamy treat is still good—and how to make sure it’s safe to eat for as long as possible.
Marla Mackoul|
Despite its name, the Game Boy's mission was to lure adults into the world of video games.
Jake Rossen|
This riddle dates back to 1921—can you figure out the answer?
Paul Anthony Jones|
The infamous home from the 1982 horror film ‘Poltergeist’ is available for your next spooky getaway.
CaLea Johnson|
Mount Rushmore draws millions of visitors every year. Here are some facts about the controversial monument.
Mark Mancini|
We flipped the script on the Mental Floss contributor, ‘Jeopardy!’ host, and author of ‘The Complete Kennections,’ asking him to figure out what these folks all had in common.
Erin McCarthy|
The newly identified Atlantic manta ray is officially a distinct species.
CaLea Johnson|
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