Mental Floss
Tiny bugs are causing huge problems in Hungary.
CaLea Johnson|
You’re going to be very hungry after reading this.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Looking for a KFC deal? The chain is giving away free chicken buckets with digital orders at participating locations.
CaLea Johnson|
Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.
CaLea Johnson|
Tired of fan dust falling everywhere? These ceiling fan cleaning hacks—including natural solutions and smart safety tips—will make the problem easier to deal with.
CaLea Johnson|
Alex Garland, Jonathan Nolan, and the creators of Burning Man are just a few of the people influenced by Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 film ‘Stalker’—but the film also has a more unsettling legacy.
AJ DiCosimo|
Let’s see how well you know where these Disney princesses originated.
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Forget what you’ve heard about a dog—here’s the real story behind the origins of the name ‘pickleball.’
Paul Anthony Jones|
Yes, it’s green, but eating it may not make you feel like a health goddess.
Sam Hindman|
From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.
Michele Debczak|
Discover everything you need to know about flower girls, including the history behind why this wedding tradition got started in the first place.
Marla Mackoul|
From the birthplace of the Bard to a seemingly ordinary stone on a London Street, Shakespeare’s influence on history and culture can be found in unexpected places.
Rebecca Pahle|
Want to know where you’re really saving at Costco? These 15 items deliver the most bang for your buck, from snacks to pantry staples.
CaLea Johnson|
This stunning slice of Maine remained relatively unknown—until 19th-century artists spread its beauty far and wide.
Lorna Wallace|
When it comes to removing water stains from your ceiling, there are a few important things to identify, like what’s causing water to seep through in the first place.
Jake Rossen|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Those who make significant contributions to the arts and humanitarian causes can be honored as knights and dames—even non-British citizens.
Roma Panganiban|
The 18th president’s descendant had a storied career in museum curation before turning his attention to an affable vampire.
Jake Rossen|
If you want to have a safe trip, avoid driving on the deadly roads featured on this map of the world.
Michele Debczak|
From the world’s tiniest water lily to the second-largest baleen whale, these animals and plants have beaten the odds (with a big assist from dedicated conservationists).
Mark Mancini|
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