Justin Dodd

Joined: Jun 16, 2021

Justin Dodd is a video producer for MentalFloss.com and host of the YouTube shows Misconceptions and Food History. He’s been a Flosser since 2019. Previously, he covered video games, science, and tech at Inverse.com. When he isn’t debunking common myths about World War II or breaking down the history of mashed potatoes, he can be seen hosting trivia from his bathtub. It’s… a long story. Follow him on Instagram @juddtoday.

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97 Facts About Generation X

4 Big Misconceptions About Spies

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6 Misconceptions About Cults

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14 Fascinating Facts About the History of Magic

Find out how the word legerdemain came to be, why medieval spectators of the cups and balls illusion had to watch their pockets, and more in this list of fun and fantastical facts about the history of magic.

4 Misconceptions About Robots

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100 Things We Learned in 2021

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100 Facts About Earth

How much do you know about the blue marble we call home? From how our planet formed to just how many species there are, here are 100 things you need to know about Earth.

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13 Unbelievable Unfinished Projects

Famous presidential portraits, literary masterpieces, and iconic tourist destinations all make the list of amazing unfinished projects.

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7 Scientific Mysteries

Scientific mysteries continue to stump experts in fields ranging from meteorology to medicine. Here are a few strange things science still hasn't figured out.

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