Mental Floss
They’re not just for folks attempting the Appalachian Trail. Here’s how trekking poles can improve any hiker’s performance and fitness.
Tim Brinkhof|
You might be glad you don’t remember some of the films that bombed during the turn of the 21st century’s teen movie renaissance.
Jon O'Brien|
Curious about cloud matcha? Learn the simple steps to create this creamy tea at home.
CaLea Johnson|
Tired of biting into mushy corn? Stop boiling it.
Sam Hindman|
In honor of Clueless' 20th birthday (we know—we're totally buggin'!), we're exploring the origins of the movie's most memorable phrases.
Angela Tung|
Do sun shades really help reduce the interior temperatures of cars during the summer months, or is it just part of how companies sell them to shoppers?
Rudie Obias|
Here‘s one quick and easy way to get rid of spotted lanternflies when you don’t feel like stomping on them (and a few other methods, too).
Erin McCarthy|
Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!
Kristy Puchko|
This particular car safety feature isn’t so your passengers can wordlessly convey that they think you’re a reckless driver. Those grab handles actually serve an important purpose.
Ellen Gutoskey|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Grab some trash bags and get to work.
Sam Hindman|
With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.
CaLea Johnson|
Every second counts when it comes to earthquakes, and Android‘s AEA system is changing how people prepare for one of nature’s most unpredictable disasters.
CaLea Johnson|
Tempting though it may be, sipping from a hose is inviting a whole lot of health problems.
Jake Rossen|
Perhaps the best treats to beat the summer heat are those that haven’t been around for awhile.
Gwendolyn Purdom|
The original reason electrical plugs had holes isn’t the reason they still have holes these days. Discover the history behind their evolution here.
Ellen Gutoskey|
From Werner Herzog’s ‘Fitzcarraldo’ to John McTiernan's 2002 remake of ‘Rollerball,’ these legendary cult films nearly drove their directors to the brink.
Chris Wheatley|
A growing trend in automation is reshaping how everyday items reach store shelves in Shenzhen, China.
CaLea Johnson|
Tennessee is obviously a dream for music fans, but other states on the list might surprise you.
CaLea Johnson|
Scientists in the Amazon have discovered a rare and puzzling bond between ocelots and opossums—two species typically seen as predator and prey.
CaLea Johnson|
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