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From a heartfelt spiritual, to a children’s campfire song, to a powerful protest anthem, to a derisive phrase, “Kumbaya” is certainly a bit of a musical chameleon. 

Historic doors can reveal a lot about their times—like the medieval trend of covering doors in (allegedly) human skin.

This riddle dates back to the 17th century—can you figure it out?

Dogs love a good sensory experience. But letting them stick their head out of a moving car’s window is not a good idea. Here’s why.

In this episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy breaks down some commonly confused pairs.

It’s probably no #*$@ing surprise who came out on top—but some of the rankings might surprise you.

Try this tomato sauce recipe from ICE if you’re bored of pre-packaged options.

Some presidents’ last words have been profound (“This is the last of earth; I am content”) and others have been merely practical (“Help!”).

The fall equinox lands on Sunday, September 22 this year. Here’s what you need to know about the first day of autumn.

A scientific breakthrough in astrophysics demonstrates how stars and supermassive black holes interact.

In these horror franchises, the follow-ups were just as good (or better) than the original.

Do you have what it takes to be a Pumpkin Spice Pundit?