Mental Floss
What‘s the scoop on America‘s favorite ice cream flavors du jour? Find out here.
CaLea Johnson|
Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?
Michele Debczak|
It’s not a coincidence that so many porch ceilings are often painted blue in the South, and the history of why is even more fascinating.
Lauren Dana|
Many of the fireworks you’re familiar with also have pretty common names. When in doubt, assume a display is named for a flower or animal.
Stacy Conradt|
Many brands have laid claim to the origin of Rocky Road, but a Kansan cookbook might disprove them all.
Suzanne Raga|
Want to know what your state is reading this summer? Check out this map of the top-searched books and discover your next page-turner.
CaLea Johnson|
Some people made jokes; one person established the Nobel Prize.
Judith Samuel|
Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.
Jake Rossen|
These travel hacks from TikTok can make everything from planning to packing for your next summer vacation trip a lot easier.
Lauren Dana|
This riddle dates back to 1959—can you figure out the answer?
Paul Anthony Jones|
These beloved sodas may seem similar, but they aren’t one and the same.
Sam Hindman|
Check out eight memorable events—from some notable births to coincidental deaths—that all took place on July 4.
Stacy Conradt|
This Lower Manhattan tour dives into the wild world of rats and the city‘s dirtiest secrets.
CaLea Johnson|
We love museums devoted to art, history, and science as much as the next person—but sometimes, our curiosity demands quirkier territory.
Jake Rossen, Meredith Danko, Michele Debczak|
The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.
Jake Rossen|
It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.
Arika Okrent|
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
Brett Reynolds|
You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)
Alvin Ward|
We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.
mentalfloss .com|
With their terrifying cliff drop-offs, extreme climates, and flimsy handholds, these hiking trails have caused more than a few close calls.
Julie Fogerson|
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