Mental Floss
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|
Don’t get left in the cold on your next camping trip. Build a better campfire with these easy hacks.
Julie Fogerson|
The riddle below dates back to 1902—can you figure it out?
Paul Anthony Jones|
Here’s a hint: It’s not by sweating through their paws.
Hannah Keyser|
Discover the most-searched summer book genres in every U.S. state, from gripping fiction to heartfelt romance.
CaLea Johnson|
If you’ve ever caught yourself sympathizing with ChatGPT, you may have fallen for one of these common misconceptions about AI.
Bethel Afful|
All you need to know about the latest generational phenomenon sparking arguments on TikTok and other social media platforms, from what it is to why Gen Z is doing it.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Some swear by this summertime hack, and it does work. Unfortunately, though, the “bucket of doom” won’t solve all your mosquito woes this summer—here’s why.
Paul Anthony Jones|
This pan-fried salmon recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
CaLea Johnson|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
Birds and bees get all the action—and Samuel Taylor Coleridge was jealous. Here are the possible origins of the euphemistic phrase.
Nick Greene|
Beware of "paper vampires" and "ghost breath"! There‘s a lot that can be lost—and found—in translation.
Emily Petsko|
The medieval hero known as Wade was thought to have encountered elves in his adventures. But they might have been wolves instead.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Wondering what tattoo to get next? Check out which designs are most searched in each state, according to Google data.
CaLea Johnson|
With flooding on the rise across the U.S., understanding what’s in the water is critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones.
CaLea Johnson|
If you have a hard time pronouncing croissant, you‘re not alone.
CaLea Johnson|
Should you buy bananas when they’re green or when they're visibly yellow and ripe? Discover the right time and color stage to purchase bananas, plus how to best store them at home.
Jake Rossen|
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
mentalfloss .com|
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth by putting these classic adaptations on your watch (or rewatch) list.
Faye Keegan|
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