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11 of the Most Famous People of 1985

Two Michaels, Madonna, and a murderer kept themselves in the headlines throughout '85.

Calling All Golden Retriever Owners: Your Dog Could Be the Next Air Bud

Quiz: Can You Match the Opening Line to the TV Show?

10 Forgotten Bands of Solo Stars

13 Surprising Facts About ‘Apollo 13’

'Apollo 13'—the dramatization of the 1970 space program crisis that kept the world on its seat—was the third highest-grossing film of 1995, and remains one of the most faithful depictions of NASA operations ever put on film.
Jake Rossen|

10 of the Best Body Swap Films

From big-hearted comedies to freaky slashers, these are the movies that most effectively harnessed the possibilities of trading places.
Jon O'Brien|

When Nintendo’s Game Boy Helped Video Games Grow Up

Despite its name, the Game Boy's mission was to lure adults into the world of video games.
Jake Rossen|

TV

15 Most Popular Baby Names From Disney

These names show up in Disney movies and shows, and they also happen to be some of the most popular baby names today.
CaLea Johnson|

7 Wild Facts About ’90s Daytime Talk Shows

From Oprah to Jerry, ‘90s talk shows produced some titans of entertainment.
Ross Benes|

23 Temporarily Banned Episodes of Popular TV Shows

Over the years, a number of TV series have removed specific episodes from their rerun schedules. Some eventually return to the airwaves, while others may be serving a lifetime ban.
Kathleen Elise, Austin Thompson|

5 of the Best Jane Austen Adaptations

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth by putting these classic adaptations on your watch (or rewatch) list.
Faye Keegan|

When ‘Nick Takes Over Your School’ Let Kids Rule

In the '90s, Nickelodeon convinced a handful of schools to cancel class for the day and let kids go (somewhat) wild.
Jake Rossen|

20 Facts You Need to Know About ‘The Bear’

Is ‘The Bear’ a comedy? If you’re asking the Television Academy, the clear answer is, “Yes, Chef!”
Erin McCarthy|

The Most Popular TV Genre in Each State

Find out which states prefer a good laugh and which prefer high-stakes drama.
CaLea Johnson|

Sesame Street Finds a New Home at Netflix

Season 56 of Sesame Street is coming to Netflix with “fresh format changes.”
CaLea Johnson|

Movies

You Can Book a Haunted Stay at the Real ‘Poltergeist’ House

The infamous home from the 1982 horror film ‘Poltergeist’ is available for your next spooky getaway.
CaLea Johnson|

Can You Guess the Lyrics of These Disney Songs?

This fill-in-the-blank quiz will test how well you really know classic animated Disney films, from 1959's 'Sleeping Beauty' to 1998's 'Mulan.'
Ellen Gutoskey|

This $80 Galactus Popcorn Bucket Just Set a World Record

Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.
CaLea Johnson|

Music

Tune Twist Quiz #53

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?

The Surprisingly Harsh Reason Gas Stations Play Classical Music

The Short, Brilliant Life—and Lasting Legacy—of Jeff Buckley

Can You Guess the Lyrics of These ‘Hamilton’ Songs?

Theater

The Reason Why ‘Peggy’ Is Short for ‘Margaret’

Nickname origins can be tricky—but this one is actually pretty straightforward. (And it doesn't involve pegs.)
Ellen Gutoskey|

How to Pronounce 25 Tricky British Last Names and Titles

From ‘Cholmondeley’ to ‘Wriothesley,’ here's how to pronounce Britain's least intuitive last names.
Ellen Gutoskey|

Can You Put the Most Popular Baby Names of 2023 in the Correct Order?

Let’s sort these babies out.
mentalfloss .com|

20 Baby Names at Risk of Going Extinct

Nickname-names like Ellie and Liam are in. Millennial and royal names are out. (Sorry Erin and William.)
Paul Anthony Jones|

Comics

5 Unofficial Rules Native English Speakers Don't Realize They Know

It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.
Arika Okrent|

5 Ways the English Language Breaks Its Own Rules

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
Brett Reynolds|

77 Common Mispronunciations

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)
Alvin Ward|

6 Grammar Rules You Can Break

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.
mentalfloss .com|

Game Shows

The Game Show That Could Have Killed Its Contestants

How far would you go to win $100,000?
Mental Floss UK|

How Do Contestants Collect Prizes on ‘The Price Is Right’?

Are there hidden costs attached to those big prizes? Turns out, all winners on "The Price is Right" are expected to pay up before taking possession of their prizes.
Jake Rossen|

32 Surprising Facts About Jeopardy!

Since 1984, millions of viewers have spent their weeknights having their brain cells challenged by legendary 'Jeopardy!' game show host Alex Trebek.
Stacy Conradt|

Disney

The 10 Most Popular Rides at Walt Disney World, Ranked by Fans and Hashtags

Did your favorite ride make the list?

Mapped: Theme Parks With the Longest (and Shortest) Lines

Can You Match the Disney Princess to Their Home Country?

The Most Popular Pixar Movies By State, Mapped

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