Mental Floss
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Fourth of July fireworks and parties can be distressing for dogs—and their pet parents. Here are tips that can help.
Nicolas Rivero|
We’ve compiled some handy tips you can follow to help your berries last longer.
Sam Hindman|
Drink like the Sons of Liberty on the Fourth of July with these colonial American beverage recipes, from Fish House Punch to Switchel.
Therese Oneill|
If you thrive in nature, check out the top states for outdoorsy people.
CaLea Johnson|
From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Mary Beth Skylis|
Discover the best beaches in the U.S. to explore this summer for postcard-perfect sunsets, including spots across New England and even Washington State.
Rudie Obias|
Italian ice has a sorbet-like texture, but these frozen desserts really aren’t the same thing. So, where does this summer treat really come from—and more importantly, is it even from Italy in the first place?
Marla Mackoul|
Inside the complicated compromise that created the District of Columbia and the City of Washington—which are kind of the same thing.
Tim Brinkhof|
There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.
Lorraine Boissoneault|
In the '90s, Nickelodeon convinced a handful of schools to cancel class for the day and let kids go (somewhat) wild.
Jake Rossen|
The riddle below dates back to the 1890s—can you figure it out?
Paul Anthony Jones|
Despite what the name suggests, most modern ginger ales lack both real ginger and ale.
Sam Hindman|
Not sure if your avocado is ripe? Learn easy ways to check, tricks to speed up ripening, and the best ways to store it without ruining the taste.
CaLea Johnson|
The original meaning of ‘the full monty’ may involve a hearty breakfast or a three-piece suit.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Gas prices, road safety, and roadside attractions are all reasons to head for certain states (and avoid others).
Jake Rossen|
Explore America’s favorite no-fee national parks and sites, including Great Smoky Mountains, Cuyahoga Valley, and Gateway Arch.
CaLea Johnson|
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
The answer lies in the way our brains and taste buds respond to vanilla.
Tim Brinkhof|
In most cases, only one inventor actually got the spotlight for these creations.
Lorna Wallace|
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