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It might not look like much, but this Neolithic door is as old as Stonehenge.

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.

Several politicians have won elections posthumously. And no, fraud was not to blame.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in 'Twilight' (2008).

It’s never a bad time to talk about the baseball scene in ‘Twilight.’

Porbeagle sharks can grow up to 12 feet long and can weigh around 500 pounds.

The new discovery could change the way scientists think about shark predation.

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.

This recipe is a great way to upgrade spaghetti.

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

Abraham Lincoln just after uttering his last words.

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

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

There’s a reason they’re not rectangular.

Believe it or not, the shape of airplane window is a matter of life and death.

Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Seven of the eight Ivy League schools make the list.

Astronomically speaking, fall doesn’t start until late September.

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

Scientists can now better understand how supermassive black holes and stars interact.

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

Freddy Krueger (Robert England) has Kirsten (Tuesday Knight) in his clutches in “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.”

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

Time for that beach blanket to hibernate.

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

‘Bookworm,’ which now implies someone is well-read, once meant that you were a total loser.

Whether you’re in the mood for a slasher movie or a kung-fu classic, discover the best movies to watch from 1974 on Tubi, Max, and other streaming platforms.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Shiitake mushrooms (left) are edible, while fly agaric (right) is extremely toxic, causing serious symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.

The definitions of toadstools and mushrooms are a bit intertwined.

Resurrectionists raiding a cemetery to provide a cadaver for dissection, 1887.

In this excerpt from Simon Read’s book ‘Scotland Yard,’ detectives try to determine if the men who turned up at a medical college with a fresh corpse are body snatchers—or murderers.

These things are pretty weird when you think about them.

From polite offers to emphatic exclamations, English speakers have cleverly twisted negative expressions to mean something rather different.

Showers are great for getting a fresh start to your day or winding down for the night.

The answer isn‘t as straightforward as you’d think.

The Secrets of 8 Amazing Historic Doors

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #6

Why Do Dogs Stick Their Heads Out of Car Windows—And Is it Safe?

6 Politicians Who Got Elected Despite Being Dead

11 Illuminating Facts About the Movie ‘Twilight’

7-Foot Shark Likely Eaten By Great White in First Documented Attack of Its Kind

14 Commonly Confused Things

The Countries That Swear the Most, Mapped

Make This Tomato Sauce Recipe a Staple in Your Home

The Last Words and Final Moments of 39 U.S. Presidents

Definition Detective Quiz #4

Why Are Airplane Windows Round?

The Oldest University in All 50 States

What You Should Know About the 2024 Fall Equinox

See How Black Holes Shred Stars in This Groundbreaking Simulation

The Most Consistent Horror Franchises, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Love Pumpkin Spice? You Could Get Paid to Taste Trader Joe’s Fall Items

The Not-So-Nice Origins of ‘Bookworm’

21 Incredible Films Turning 50 in 2024 (And Where to Watch Them)

Tune Twist Quiz #6

Mushrooms vs. Toadstools: What’s the Difference?

When Scotland Yard Took On Resurrectionists

Positively Negative: 5 Surprising Ways We Say “No” Without Really Meaning It

Should You Shower at Morning or Night? Here’s What the Experts Say