https://www.mentalfloss.comhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/toys/rare-happy-meal-toys-worth-fortune?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkvjak2njtTeenie Beanie Babies, Boo Buckets, McNugget Buddies, and more: these McDonald’s Happy Meal toys have become surprisingly valuable collector’s items.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:24:59 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/true-stories-castaways-lived-tell-tale?utm_source=RSSLorna Wallace01kkcc6vgfgmFrom a man who asked to be left on a desert island to a woman who gave birth while a castaway, here are five accounts of castaways who survived.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/food/restaurants/anthony-bourdain-favorite-restaurants?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkhpt4gc4fFrom Beirut to Vietnam, Bourdain loved these five restaurants. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/transportation/planes-airports/unexpected-reasons-tsa-extra-screening?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkvg5166ewYou may be following all the rules, but certain items and behaviors can still get travelers flagged for extra screening at the airport. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/woman-invented-wifi-hollywood-star?utm_source=RSSChelsea Thatcher01kjx5x7py12Hedy Lamarr, the "Mother of Wi-Fi," was also one of the most glamorous actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/match-sitcom-dad-show?utm_source=RSSAlexandria Ingham01kkc3sy1ac6How well do you know your sitcom dads? If we gave you a name, could you name the show that they came from? Let's find out!Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/european-towns-look-like-wes-anderson-movie?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkhygt10jaPastel buildings, symmetrical lines, and vintage charm make these European towns feel like a Wes Anderson film set.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/beatles-songs-name-children?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkhxezn1mcThese Beatles song titles double as surprisingly perfect baby names. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/destinations-that-feel-like-tolkien-novels?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkm5vmsxz0These stunning real-world locations—from New Zealand to the Swiss Alps—look like they were pulled straight from Tolkien’s Middle-earth.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/match-disney-princess-first-song?utm_source=RSSAlexandria Ingham01kkc2z36xzaDisney princesses all have iconic moments, and for many, it's their first songs. How well do you know them?Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/folklore-mythology/common-st-patrick-s-day-myths-debunked?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkhmfhdygaFrom the birthplace of St. Patrick to the color green, several popular myths actually have little to do with the true origins of the holiday.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/pinpoint-modern-countries-shakespeare-plays?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkhtcfnxhcTest your geography and literature knowledge by pinpointing the modern countries where Shakespeare’s famous plays take place.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/mystery/historical-figures-died-bizarre-ways?utm_source=RSSColin Scanlon01kkh9ezcrvvFrom freak accidents to ill-fated meals, these historical figures died in ways no one could have predicted.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkm206qpdzGuitars owned by John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, and David Gilmour have all fetched shocking prices.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/gangs-that-ruled-britain-before-peaky-blinders?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkhczfby6bThe Peaky Blinders certainly weren't the first gang of their kind.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/real-places-studio-ghibli-film?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkf90fjktyFrom misty forests in Japan to a fairy-tale French village, these real places look like they belong in a Studio Ghibli film.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/st-patricks-day-traditions-that-started-in-america?utm_source=RSSJenny Cohen01kkhaeyj2b9Some of your favorite St. Patrick's Day traditions might actually have their roots outside of Ireland.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/most-common-jobs-women-1920s-2020s?utm_source=RSSChelsea Thatcher01kjx5ryjqf2See what has changed and what remains the same for women in the workforce between 1920 and today.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/10-wild-facts-about-guy-fieri?utm_source=RSSJames L Menzies & Eden Gordon01fwp5v75p79There’s more to this Food Network icon than frosted tips and flame shirts.Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/jfk-jr-carolyn-90s-photos?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkhsk2f4kzStep back into the ’90s with these classic photos of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, capturing the style, glamour, and mystique of America’s most famous couple.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:54:33 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/weird-holidays/why-friday-the-13-beliefs-have-lasted-so-long?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkhsx44zd7A folklorist explains why one of the world’s most famous unlucky days still has such a hold on so many of us.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/bafta-winners-missed-by-oscars?utm_source=RSSPaul Anthony Jones01kkh5m3z47qFrom Hugh Grant to Scarlett Johansson, these actors won a BAFTA for a lead role despite not even receiving an Oscar nomination.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/finish-these-famous-quotes?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkhdyp6hadFrom history to Hollywood, can you complete these timeless quotes?Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/games/5-letter-words-starting-with-i?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkfd5kgg7qStruggling with Wordle? Discover essential 5-letter words starting with 'I' to improve your guessing strategy and score higher.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/movies/entertainment/ryan-coogler-favorite-movies?utm_source=RSSPaul Anthony Jones01kkeykmn5adThe 'Sinners' director has cited 'A Prophet,' 'Seven Samurai,' and more films as must-sees.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/live-smarter/money/rare-vintage-coins-sold-fortune?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkfbtx23ntBehind each of these seven coins is a unique history and an astronomical price that shattered auction records. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/language/what-are-third-places?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkfbr5xmcy'Third places' are spaces that are separate from home and work. They may be critical for individual and collective well-being.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/animals/cats/common-cat-behaviors-explained?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkfcspf4nnFrom purring to the zoomies, almost all of your cat's quirky behaviors have logical explanations.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/surprising-story-led-zeppelin-name?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkev6a29gvThe '70s rock legends turned a casual joke into rock history with one creative decision. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/name-30-disney-movies-taglines?utm_source=RSSNatalie Zamora01kkc238xhy1How quickly can you identify these movies by just their taglines? Put your Disney expertise to the test with our latest trivia quiz.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/cities/happiest-cities-in-america-2026?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkf8d2q8b1Discover the U.S. cities where happiness thrives. From work-life balance to community spirit, see which places topped WalletHub’s 2026 happiest cities ranking.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:18:08 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/guy-fieri-daily-diet-different-off-camera?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkcxggqfptThe Mayor of Flavortown is known for indulging in burgers, fried foods, and rich local delicacies, but what does he eat when the cameras stop rolling?Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/6-of-the-most-valuable-musical-instruments-in-the-world-01kkcv0re62z?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkcv0re62zAll of these instruments were made by Antonio Stradivari, and are valued above $15 million.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/women-who-changed-medicine?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkc8nchf2gMeet seven trailblazing women who transformed medicine, from the first female doctors to Nobel Prize–winning scientists.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:38:37 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/language/slang/fun-australian-slang-terms?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkchpfp9hzFrom, "chucking a sickie" to "having a yarn," these Aussie slang terms deserve a global audience.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/identify-legendary-female-musicians?utm_source=RSSAlexandria Ingham01kkc205h5m3From Aretha Franklin to Alanis Morissette, there have been some standout female musicians over the years. How fast can you identify them all?Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/every-romeo-and-juliet-adaptation-ranked?utm_source=RSSPaul Anthony Jones01kkc0fwycvhFrom West Side Story to Baz Luhrmann’s classic, we rank every major 'Romeo and Juliet' film adaptation, from the timeless to the surprising.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/awards/where-to-stream-2026-best-picture-nominees?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kkce8qkjzpHere's where to watch all the 2026 Best Picture nominees, from 'Bugonia' to 'Frankenstein.'Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/lines-authors-wrote-march?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kkc6vf3cphThe beauty and unpredictability of March has inspired some of the most memorable lines in literature.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/language/slang/fake-spring-meme-meaning?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kkc1pgagz4The “fake spring” meme is trending online. Here’s the meaning behind the viral weather-inspired joke.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/famous-banned-novels-written-by-women?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kka2kbwr2wFrom 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood to 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins, these books are frequently the subject of bans and controversy.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/misconceptions/bizarre-historical-overlaps?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kka2c7jvm3Nine moments in history that feel like timeline glitches, from surprising overlaps to unbelievable coincidences. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/match-disney-characters-movie?utm_source=RSSNatalie Zamora01kk9t90m53cIf you think you’re a Disney expert, prove your knowledge with this timed quiz about characters.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/technology/phones/facts-anniversary-telephone-call?utm_source=RSSJenny Cohen01kk9xfg4rhkHistory was made 150 years ago today when Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call. Learn facts about the phone’s evolution in honor of the anniversary.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/awards/most-divisive-oscar-wins?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kk9s48np5fFrom 'Crash' winning over 'Brokeback Mountain' to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' winning for Best Film Editing, these wins still torment countless cinephiles.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/luxury-sleeper-trains-rolling-hotels?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kk9mj249maDiscover the world’s top luxury sleeper trains, from Belmond’s Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express to Peru’s Andean Explorer, where plush cabins, gourmet dining, and hotel-like service await.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:01:36 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/beatles-hits-covers?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kk9n8vn1jwThe Beatles recorded dozens of covers early in their career. Here are five famous songs fans often assume were originals.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/english-villages-pride-and-prejudice?utm_source=RSSSam Hindman01kk9embe6k1From the honey-stone streets of the Cotswolds to medieval market towns and coastal escapes, these English villages capture the timeless charm of 'Pride and Prejudice'—minus Mr. Darcy.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:13:32 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/can-you-match-these-female-characters-to-their-authors?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kk2dzvzdwwTest your knowledge of literature and its most famous heroines with this quiz.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/misconceptions/what-paul-revere-really-shouted-midnight-ride?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjzz704qwbThe famous warning from Paul Revere’s midnight ride is mostly a myth. Here's what he actually said on the night the American Revolution began.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/beatles-least-favorite-beatles-songs?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kk054tkxy7Fans adored these tracks, but The Beatles could barely tolerate listening to them, let alone performing them live. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/disney/surprising-facts-about-minnie-mouse?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kk24wypbpnThis fashion icon is much more than just Mickey Mouse's wife.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/best-movies-jane-austen-ranked?utm_source=RSSChelsea Thatcher01kjg6vffegvThese are the movies to watch if you want to know about the author behind classics like 'Pride and Prejudice.'Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/war/women-fought-wars-disguised-as-men?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kk242by9vqThese remarkable women broke every rule of their time, risking their lives disguising themselves as men to fight in some of history’s most violent wars.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/international-womens-day-facts-history?utm_source=RSSJavier Reyes & Natalie Zamora01fwbdsmqay0We’ve celebrated International Women’s Day since 1911. From how it started to this year’s theme, here’s what you need to know about the event, which is held annually on March 8.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/match-disney-movie-release-year?utm_source=RSSAlexandria Ingham01kjt1bf2b2pThere are some Disney movies that you just know the release year for. They were major movie events. Can you match all 10 of these titles?Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/dark-history-of-hysteria?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kjwyy1khg6Uncover the dark history of ‘hysteria,’ a once-common diagnosis that misunderstood women and shaped medical science for centuries.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/language/words/old-words-for-arrogant-people?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kk2g1k36dcFrom "thrasonical" to "contumelious," these words are certainly unique ways to call out arrogant folks.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/historic-taverns-that-feel-like-they-belong-in-a-gothic-novel?utm_source=RSSSam Hindman01kk2am6fazeYou'll find accusations of witchcraft, cave-like rooms, and plenty of "Ye Oldes" on this list of historic, lore-steeped taverns.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/mountain-destinations-that-feel-straight-out-of-fourth-wing?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kk0ahbya0vIt's not hard to imagine dragons flying around these real-world 'Fourth Wing' destinations.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/food/beverages/reason-people-say-no-ice-at-restaurants?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjzp7wzgmmWhy do some people skip ice at restaurants? Concerns about dirty ice machines, tap water, and digestion may explain why more people are ordering drinks without it.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/best-sci-fi-movie-from-every-year-in-the-2010s?utm_source=RSSSuhaib Adeel01kjt8198j45Here are the best sci-fi movies from every year of the 2010s – the ones that made the best use of the genre's concepts and storytelling. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/name-song-opening-lyrics-1980s?utm_source=RSSAlexandria Ingham01kjt0j815k7There were some excellent songs from the 1980s, but just how well do you know them? Can you name them with just the first lyric?Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/disney-oscar-winning-first-verses?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kk20dp3farThink you know Disney’s Oscar-winning songs? Take this quiz and see if you can name the first verses of these beloved classics.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/food/restaurants/best-breakfast-spots-guy-fieri?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kk22v6j076Discover the best breakfast destinations in the U.S., handpicked by Guy Fieri, featuring classic diner dishes and inventive morning indulgences.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:09:09 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/women-who-were-written-out-of-history-books?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kk278ama79From female scientists whose work was credited to men to ancient high priestesses, these women truly changed history—but were also overlooked by it.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:11:43 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/why-hotels-tuck-sheets-in-so-tightly?utm_source=RSSPaul Anthony Jones01kjzdt6hr0kThose tight hotel sheets have their roots in hospitals and military traditions.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/what-inspired-william-shakespeare-romeo-juliet?utm_source=RSSChelsea Thatcher01kjg75h18ztDid you know Shakespeare didn't come up with 'Romeo and Juliet' out of thin air? Find out where he got the idea!Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/short-lived-tv-shows-cult-classics?utm_source=RSSColin Scanlon01kjzg7n1hprToo strange, too gritty, or just too early, these beloved TV shows turned their cancellations into a cultural afterlife. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/harry-styles-songs-kiss-all-the-time-disco-occasionally?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kfnwwckrshGet ready for Harry Styles’ upcoming album by revisiting the top tracks every fan should know.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/90s-disney-trivia?utm_source=RSSNatalie Zamora01kbgj6aqtanBetween movies, merchandise, and the parks, Disney fans were thriving in the 1990s.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:00:03 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/the-disturbing-history-of-mary-mary-quite-contrary-01kjxfq2bjyp?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kjxfq2bjypThe children's nursery rhyme has been connected to the reign of Queen Mary I—also known as "Bloody Mary."Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:03 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/best-music-biopics-according-to-rotten-tomatoes?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kjxa05mhze'A Complete Unknown' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' don't make this list of best music biopics, but some old classics do.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/disney/disney-villains-inspired-by-real-people?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kjxhycp1jeFrom Ursula’s larger-than-life muse to Captain Hook’s swashbuckling roots, explore the real people who inspired Disney’s most iconic villains.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/daylight-saving-time-explained?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjx6yfwfzfDaylight Saving Time shifts the clock by an hour each year. Learn why we observe it, when the clocks change, and how it can affect your sleep and body clock.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/language/where-does-star-crossed-lovers-come-from?utm_source=RSSPaul Anthony Jones01kjtqqctqdeDiscover where the phrase “star-crossed lovers” originated and how Shakespeare’s tragic romance and astrology shaped its meaning.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/wanderlust/places-that-look-like-theyre-out-of-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kjx2814mf5Ever dreamed of going to Velaris? It turns out there's a real-world counterpart.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/finish-famous-disney-songs?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjx7808x34How well do you know Disney's most beloved soundtracks? Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/novels-charlotte-bronte-loved-loathed?utm_source=RSSEmily Cline01kjwyezc3qqCharlotte Brontë had strong literary opinions. Discover six novels she loved and six she criticized, revealing the Jane Eyre author’s surprising reading tastes.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:05 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/ive-smarter/money/vintage-collectables-worth-fortune?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjtpghbq6pThese 9 rare vintage collectibles have soared in value. See which uncommon treasures are worth a surprising fortune today. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/forgotten-female-authors-who-inspired-jane-austen?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kjbzc29nm4Explore four overlooked female novelists who influenced Jane Austen, from Frances Burney’s witty social comedies to Maria Edgeworth’s moral storytelling. Perfect reading for Austen fans.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/best-audrey-hepburn-movies-rotten-tomatoes?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjt6b2zxn2Discover the 8 must-watch Audrey Hepburn movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes scores. From Roman Holiday to Breakfast at Tiffany’s, see which films top the list.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/facts-about-the-bridgerton-cast?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kjgh0bgnwkFrom Jonathan Bailey to Julie Andrews, get to know the actors behind your favorite Regency-era romantics a little better.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:03 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/identify-disney-movies-3-words-dialogue?utm_source=RSSAlexandria Ingham01kjt285qdb7Guessing a Disney movie from a full quote is easy, but what about just three lines? How well can you do with our Disney quiz?Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/best-horror-movies-from-every-year-in-the-2010s?utm_source=RSSSuhaib Adeel01kjt9tbm7rmThese are the best horror movies from every year in the 2010s, with some unforgettable moments and satisfying thrills. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:03 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/awards/incredible-actors-never-nominated-for-an-oscar?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kjtnk4kzmzFrom Marilyn Monroe to Drew Barrymore, these stars have received widespread acclaim—but not from the Academy.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/best-little-women-adaptations-rotten-tomatoes?utm_source=RSSNitya Rao01kjrt1bc3pfFrom 1933 to 2019, here’s how the top adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s novel 'Little Women' rank on Rotten Tomatoes, from lowest-rated to highest.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/guess-20-items-banned-disneyland?utm_source=RSSNatalie Zamora01kjr5sm8ebkSome are obvious, while others might surprise you. Can you name these banned items at Disneyland?Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/female-gothic-writers-who-inspired-modern-horror?utm_source=RSSEden Gordon01kjtgyv9gfaFrom Mary Shelley to Louisa May Alcott, these women writers helped shape the horror genre.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:18:44 +0000enhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/songs-written-by-beatles-lennon-mccartney?utm_source=RSSLogan DeLoye01kjr21s1kztFrom David Bowie to Kanye West, these chart-topping tracks were actually penned by Beatles legends John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000en