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The word “clue” has a surprising origin story involving a ball of thread, Ancient Greece, and Theseus’ legendary battle with the Minotaur.

Think you know every single character in the movies from the '90s? We've got a quiz that is going to test you!

Mariaberget waterfront, situated on the northern shore of the island of Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Wharton School ranked 85 countries by quality of life. See which nations offer the best living conditions—and where the U.S. landed.

Dance back to the decade of disco, bell-bottoms, and blockbuster moments with these challenging ’70s trivia questions.

"The Ordeal of the Bier" by Jenő Gyárfás

Cruentation was a long-held belief that a corpse would show specific signs in the presence of its killer.

In order to explain where the word “tantalize” comes from, we have to look back at Tantalus’s story in Greek mythology.

These are America's safest and most dangerous states, according to the latest FBI violent crime statistics.

From outdated technology to past home decor fads, chances are your living room looked like this in the ‘80s.

Mental Floss magazine appears in episodes of 'Friends,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' and yes—the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

You know the episode titles and the theme songs, but how about quotes? Can you name the sitcom? We have a quiz for that!

From one of Clara Bow's earliest films to a lost BBC horror show pulled off the air for being "too scary," these five historic films were believed to be lost forever.

Life on the frontier wasn't just beans and biscuits. Discover six foods families commonly ate during the 'Little House on the Prairie' era.

This familiar name has secured its place in music history, appearing in more song titles than any other across generations.

'Echo and Narcissus' (1903) by John William Waterhouse.

More than 2,000 years ago, the myth of Narcissus gave us a word we still use today. Here’s the story behind “narcissist.”

William the Conqueror fighting in battle

The historical narrative that began with one Italian scholar and lasted for centuries.

Frank N Furter in the pool in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' functioned exactly like modern memes decades before the rise of meme culture.

The "King of Motown" was behind major hits by The Supremes, The Temptations, and the Jackson 5.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' makes the list. Here are the top 10 most highly ranked Marvel moves, per Rotten Tomatoes.

The term 'gaslighting' dates back to a 1938 play. Here's what gaslighting means, what it's not how to recognize the signs, and what to do if you are being gaslit.

Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin, Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute in ’The Office’

Sometimes, the easiest way to remember a sitcom is by the actors. How well can you remember these eight shows just from the names of three actors in them?