Mental Floss
A 6-foot-tall Ceratosaurus fossil is going up for auction at Sotheby’s this July. Find out what makes this dinosaur so rare and valuable.
CaLea Johnson|
If you‘re planning a trip to these 25 U.S. cities, brace for impact.
CaLea Johnson|
Steven Spielberg apologized for sparking an anti-shark feeding frenzy in the ’70s.
Jake Rossen|
Ditch your TV, shut down social media, and go outside to try these summer activities from yesteryear.
the mag|
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|
Air is a free resource—unless you need it for your tires.
Jake Rossen|
From Matisse’s cut-outs to Van Gogh’s self-portraits—and beyond.
Jane Alexander|
Sad but true: Your pet can die in a shockingly short amount of time.
Jake Rossen|
The dreamy and creamy cloud coffee has taken the internet by storm. Learn what‘s in the drink and how to make it.
CaLea Johnson|
Craving next-level pizza in Europe without making a stop in Italy? Check out these places, featuring standout pizzerias from Austria, Spain, the UK, and beyond.
CaLea Johnson|
Skip the drive-thru and try this spiced lamb burger from the Institute of Culinary Education instead.
CaLea Johnson|
The truth about these apex predators is often stranger—and more compelling—than the fiction.
Mark Mancini|
Author and humorist Mark Twain said a lot of witty things, but he’s also frequently misquoted. Can you figure out which quotes are his, and which ones aren’t?
mentalfloss .com|
We know brownie points are something we can earn with spouses or superiors. But where did the term come from?
Jake Rossen|
Fascinating behind-the-scenes- facts about the original film, ‘28 Weeks Later,’ and ‘28 Years Later,’ which hits theaters on June 20, was made.
Sean Hutchinson|
If shoppers have one complaint about Costco, it’s that the employees posted at the exits to take a marker to customers’ receipts seem vaguely insulting. Here’s the real reason behind why it happens.
Jake Rossen|
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Ken Jennings|
Paris’s Shakespeare and Company has hosted some 30,000 “Tumbleweeds” passing through town. Want to be the next one?
Ellen Gutoskey|
Preparedness matters before attending a demonstration. Here’s everything you need to know about how to stay safe during a protest, from what to bring to what your rights are, and more.
Rudie Obias|
Some places grew by leaps and bounds—and the city in the top spot might surprise you.
Paul Anthony Jones|
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