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Fascinating Oyster Facts

Love 'em or hate 'em, oysters are amazing creatures.... READ ON

How to Shuck an Oyster

Oyster shucking doesn't have to be intimidating.... READ ON

This is Gelato Sushi

This strange confection is perfect for sushi-lovers with a sweet tooth. ... READ ON

The Time New Zealand Taught Dogs to Drive

Why a New Zealand charity put three dogs behind the wheel... READ ON

What's Inside an Etch A Sketch?

You know you've always wanted to open one up.... READ ON

How Movie Sound Effects Are Made

Foley artists have some surprising tricks for making everyday noises. ... READ ON

How to Plate Like a Pro

A few steps you can take to make your dishes look great.... READ ON

How to Flip Food Like a Pro

Chef James Briscione of the Institute of Culinary Education shows us how to flip foods like a pro. ... READ ON

5 Frightening Facts About Night of the Living Dead

One word that never appears in George Romero's classic zombie movie? 'Zombie.'... READ ON

Cake Frosting 101

Chef Dalia Jurgensen of the Institute of Culinary Education shares the secrets to frosting a picture perfect cake. ... READ ON

How to Use the Whole Pumpkin

Chef James Briscione shows that breaking down and preparing a whole pumpkin isn't as scary as it looks.... READ ON

Mental Floss Tries Weird Candy

We taste-tested weird candy so you don't have to.... READ ON

Paper Cutaway Art by Hazel Glass

These tiny masterpieces offer windows into vibrant abstract worlds.... READ ON

The Story of Figurative Literally

Does the popular use of the word “literally” literally make you sick, or does it just annoy you?... READ ON

Mesmerizing Metal Machines

Martin Smith's metal machines are mesmerizing.... READ ON

What’s the Best Way to Keep a Jack-O-Lantern Fresh?

We tested four pumpkin preservation methods so you don’t have to.... READ ON

Melissa Huang's Adorable Animal Macarons

Melissa Huang is a Canadian baker who is inspired by all things adorable.... READ ON

Hidden Metaphors in Anatomical Terms

Whether it’s from how they function or how they look, the terms of human anatomy can reveal a history of hidden meanings.... READ ON

Tantalizing Terrarium Cakes

Iven Kawi is a baker with a green thumb.... READ ON

The World's Creepiest Coffee Cups

If you love all things spooky, Turkey Merck’s handcrafted mugs might just be your cup of tea.... READ ON

These Creative Machines Transform Public Spaces

These machines use physics and engineering to send balls through swooping tracks.... READ ON

Archaeologists Race to Excavate 19th Century Coffins

In 1859, the cemetery of Philadelphia's First Baptist Church was supposed to be moved. It wasn't.... READ ON

Do You Have What it Takes to Become a Ninja Warrior?

Test your ninja warrior skills at Brooklyn Zoo.... READ ON

Handy Uses For Those Silica Gel Packets

Don’t throw away your packets of silica gel!... READ ON

The Artist Who Draws With Paper

Most artists draw on paper, but artist Yulia Brodskaya draws with paper.... READ ON

What's Inside a Rubik's Cube?

Mental Floss answers an age-old question: What's inside a Rubik's Cube?... READ ON

Sculptures That Defy Expectations

Dan Lam’s sculptures are squishy, drippy, sparkly, spiky masterpieces.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From South Dakota

South Dakota's accomplishments span millions of years. ... READ ON

How to Use Your Knife Safely

Brush up on your knife skills with the Institute of Culinary Education.... READ ON

Unboxing Dr. Seuss Toys (and Facts)!

Mental Floss unboxes Dr. Seuss toys and hits you with sublimely Seussical facts.... READ ON

This Project Will Change the Way You See City Streets

Raubdruckerin is an experimental printmaking project that finds beauty in mundane urban features.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Nevada

The Silver State produces 78 percent of America's gold.... READ ON

Build This Battery Train

Just grab some batteries, magnets, and copper wire, and build your own miniature train.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Arizona

The Grand Canyon State sure is eclectic.... READ ON

Learn Basic Physics With Oobleck

Oobleck is a rebellious substance.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From North Dakota

America's number one producer of honey, sunflowers, and Western novels.... READ ON

A Tour of a New York City Rooftop Farm

Brooklyn Grange grows tens of thousands of pounds of fresh produce, all on New York City rooftops. ... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Kansas

You can thank Kansas for Icees, Pizza Hut, and of course, the band Kansas. ... READ ON

The Peculiar History of the Snail Sex Telegraph

The story of this strange scientific experiment gives new meaning to the term "snail mail." ... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Alaska

Thank Alaska for your favorite salad dressing.... READ ON

This Video Streaming Service Will Bore You to Sleep

Napflix is a free video streaming service designed to help you fall asleep.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Nebraska

From Cliffs Notes to Reuben sandwiches, we all owe the Cornhusker State a great debt.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Wyoming

From the Sundance Kid to jackalopes, Wyoming has made some interesting contributions.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Montana

Big Sky Country has given us some pretty big things.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Oklahoma

Sooners have come up with some great inventions—but we could live without one of them.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Utah

You can thank Utah for your favorite Kentucky fast food chain.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Kentucky

Who knew Kentucky was so glam?... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Maryland

Thank the Free State for Ouija boards, bookmobiles, and dental schools.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From Idaho

Idaho is so much more than potatoes.... READ ON

Things You Didn't Know Came From New Mexico

Is it any wonder that NPH came from the Land of Enchantment? ... READ ON

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