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11 Incredible Stargazing Spots You Can Visit This Summer

Want to really see stars? The key to really enjoying a dazzling night of stargazing is finding a remote place with little to no light pollution. If you’re in pursuit of incredible stargazing, these destinations are worth the journey.... READ ON

The Largest Companies by Market Cap in Each State

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8 Foodie Destinations Where If You Eat It All, It's Free

If you have a hearty appetite for adventure and an even heartier appetite for food, hit the road and lock horns with these eating challenges.... READ ON

The Most Popular Browser in Each Country, 2008-2015

Watch as Internet Explorer's hold on the world slowly shrinks.... READ ON

11 More Hidden Messages in Company Logos

As we've mentioned before, some logos like to sneak in some hidden symbols and meanings. Some might have been staring at you right in the face without you noticing.... READ ON

99 Amazing Facts for People Who Like Amazing Facts

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25 Things You Might Not Know About Boston

Want to show off your wicked Boston smarts? Here's everything you need to know about Beantown.... READ ON

36 Cat Facts for International Cat Day

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North Korea Turns Back Clocks and Establishes New Timezone Out of Spite

"Pyongyang time" takes effect August 15 and is a big "F You" to Japan.... READ ON

11 Hidden Waterfalls and Swimming Holes You Can Visit This Summer

Forget the water parks, ditch the public swimming pools, and bid farewell to your sprinkler.... READ ON

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11 Antique Roller Coasters You Can Still Ride

Roller coaster technology is constantly improving, but if you’re looking for a real thrill, sometimes the older coasters provide the most fun. Here are 11 classics that are still must-visits for thrill seekers.... READ ON

25 Fascinating Facts About Dreams

John Green breaks down some little-known facts about what happens to our brains in la-la land.... READ ON

15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About 'Cheech & Chong: Still Smokin'

The Most Popular Liquor in Each State

From just a glance, you can see most of the country has a deep love for whiskey.... READ ON

Watch Action Park Employee Zip Down the World's Longest Waterslide

25 Things You Should Know About New York City

There's more to the Big Apple than Central Park and Lady Liberty.... READ ON

John Green lifts the veil on some of antiquity's greatest—and most mysterious—civilizations.... READ ON

8 Regional Ice Cream Flavors To Try This Summer

Ice cream is popular everywhere, but not all flavors get around. Here are 8 regional ice cream flavors not often seen outside their home turf.... READ ON

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For Shelter Dogs, an Embrace Can Save Lives

Two hours later, the dogs were adopted.... READ ON

25 Things You Should Know About Philadelphia

It's home to the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, and delicious, delicious cheesesteaks. But there's even more to celebrate about the City of Brotherly Love.... READ ON

Chairs That Look Like the Simpsons

The Simpsons have been reimagined as chairs.... READ ON

The 25 Worst Passwords You Can Use

25 Things You Should Know About Atlanta

Impress the locals during your next visit to the City in a Forest.... READ ON

This Is Your Body Over 24 Hours

Your body is amazing!... READ ON

Get Ready to Rumble! U.S. and Japan Plan to Duke it Out With Robots

A U.S. Robot Company Has Challenged a Japanese Company to Hand-to-Hand Combat... READ ON

24 Unexpected Things You'll Find on Cruise Ships

In this week's episode of mental_floss on YouTube, John Green breaks down the weirdest things you'll find on cruise ships.... READ ON

What Did the Original Colonists Sound Like?

Craig answers a reader-submitted Big Question about accents in the 18th century.... READ ON

88 Amazing Facts Everyone Should Know

Store these away for future trivia nights.... READ ON

25 Things You Should Know About Chicago

Impress the locals on your next visit to the Windy City.... READ ON

25 Things You Should Know About Portland

Sure, you know about the craft beer, the fancy coffee, and all those awesome food carts. Here are some nuggets about the Rose City you might not have known.... READ ON

What Each State Does the Best

Thrillist found something nice to say about everyone.... READ ON

The Best (and Worst) Thing About Each State

Thrillist found something nice (and not so nice) to say about everyone.... READ ON

24 Strange Scientific Studies

in 2010, a researcher trained pigeons to tell the difference between good and bad paintings made by children.... READ ON

The Best-Selling Vehicle in Each State

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The Most Popular Surnames in Each State

The Average Wage of Almost Every Job in America

The Most Common Country of Origin of Legal Immigrants (Besides Mexico)

Today's map shows where the United States' legal immigrants are most likely to hail from (besides Mexico).... READ ON

Anatomy of a Grammar Nerd

Are you an Oxford comma enthusiast? Does the word "irregardless" make you cringe? If so, you might just be a grammar nerd.... READ ON

The Fastest Growing Town in Every State

Is Global Warming Causing Polar Bears to Eat Dolphins?

Dolphins that venture too far north are suddenly on the menu.... READ ON

The Most Disproportionately Popular Cuisine in Each State

Watch American Pharoah Race Secretariat in This Cool Split Screen

The Largest Companies by Revenue in Each State

San Francisco's Steep Streets Are Leveled in This Impressive Video

Boeing Engineers Plan to Add 'Star Wars' Sounds To Their Lasers

"Pew pew": Boeing’s High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator... READ ON

30 Unusual Scholarships for All Your Special Talents

The Most Popular Book Set in Each State

Can you guess your state's book?... READ ON

China's Solution for Academic Cheating? Drones

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