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A reconstruction of Ötzi the Iceman at the South Tyrol Archaeological Museum in Italy.

13 Cool Facts About Ötzi the Iceman

Nicknamed Ötzi the Iceman, the mummified man was around 40–50 years old when he died in the Copper Age. Here are 13 surprising facts about him.

Phone numbers with letters look like gibberish to most people making a phone call today.

Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?

You may have noticed these weird phone numbers while watching reruns of your favorite ’50s-era TV show—and though they look like gibberish to modern phone-users, they were perfectly normal at the time.

How to say “hello” (or something that roughly translates to a greeting) in five conlangs.

5 Fascinating Conlangs You Can Learn

A conlang is a constructed language, where someone has intentionally created its grammar, vocabulary, and phonology. Here are five you can learn.

Turn left for endurance, right for enthusiasm.

Hearty vs. Hardy: What’s the Difference?

You can’t spell ‘hearty’ without ‘heart,’ or ‘hardy’ without ‘hard.’

9 Funerals Gone Wrong

An exploding corpse, a 45-minute car chase, and a horse-related mishap that led to a century-long royal tradition. In this episode of The List Show, host Justin Dodd covers funerals gone wrong.

The legend of Victorio Peak has been a source of obsession for almost a century.

The Enduring Enigma of the Victorio Peak Treasure

In 1937, "Doc" Noss found billions in gold in a New Mexico mountain peak. The only thing stopping his family from a windfall? The U.S. Army.

A 1790 painting of the mutiny on the 'Bounty' by Robert Dodd.

5 of History’s Most Horrible Mutinies

The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.

The Barbie exhibition at Paris Fashion Week in 2016.

The Class of 2041 Is Bound to Have Some Barbies and Kens

Are you thinking about naming your next baby ‘Barbie’? You’re not the only one.

What Is Vocal Fry?

Vocal fry describes a specific sound quality caused by the movement of the vocal folds—and it’s nothing new.

9 Bizarre and Beautiful Fancy Pigeons

For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.

The 10 Most Popular Wedding Songs

First dance songs, wedding reception songs … This list has a little of everything.

The Mega Millions jackpot stands at approximately $1.55 billion in August 2023.

If You Win Mega Millions or Powerball, Should You Take the Cash Payout?

Here's what financial experts say.

'Til Death: In Medieval Times, Marital Problems Could Be Solved With Duels

It was once socially acceptable for an unhappily married wife to stone her husband to death while he hid in a hole.

(L to R) Ali Wong as Amy and Steven Yeun as Danny in ‘Beef.’

The 20 Best Netflix Original Series to Watch Right Now

A decade after 'House of Cards' changed the way viewers and critics looked at streaming content, Netflix is still producing some of the most addictive TV shows around.

“Hank the Tank,” bear blamed for string of Tahoe break-ins, captured along with her cubs

'Hank the Tank' Caught: Burglar Bear's Crime Spree Comes to an End—But With a Twist

The felonious ursine has been linked to 21 break-ins in Lake Tahoe, California.

Why So Many Burger Chains Use Thousand Island Dressing as Their Special Sauce

It's no secret that most fast food "secret sauces" are a riff on Thousand Island dressing.

15 Obscure Words That Are Pure Fire

The world is heating up, and things are often on fire—literally. As we do what we can to squelch the flames, check out some old and obscure words people of the past used when they wanted to talk about all things fire.

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in 'Barbie.'

All 53 Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion at the Box Office

‘Barbie’ is a certifiable box office phenom. How high can it rise?

Pablo Picasso: fond of painting over his own work.

8 Paintings That Were Hiding Something

Just underneath the surface of many paintings, both famous and obscure, is another hidden painting that could have been.

Make Your Year Smarter With Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 Calendar

Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 calendar can provide the daily serving of trivia your brain craves.

These are left-handed products you'll actually use.

Southpaw Approved: 9 of the Best Gadgets for Lefties

Looking for left-handed products that'll make everyday tasks easier? These southpaw-friendly essentials can help make

You Could Earn Over $100,000 as a 'Pizza Influencer'

The Slice app needs a pizza expert to oversee their social media presence. You must love pizza.

How many of these colors did you know about?

39 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.

It's got just a hint of Head and Shoulders.

Waste Not: This Beer Is Made From Recycled Shower Water

Who wants to buy a round of wastewater brews for the gang?

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