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Boarding passes can provide access to more of your personal information.

Why 'Travel Braggers' Should Think Twice Before Sharing Their Boarding Pass on Social Media

Planning to travel? Better keep some of those details to yourself.

The 5-Second Rule: The Simple Way for Knowing When It’s Too Hot to Walk Your Dog

‘What temperature is too hot to walk a dog?’ doesn’t have a definitive answer, but there is an easy test you can do.

People who were up to no good should have been on the lookout for slops (police) who wanted to put them away for neves (seven years).

7 Fun and Fascinating Pieces of Back Slang

Back slang is kind of like a lexical puzzle that everyone from costermongers and criminals of the Victorian era to today’s Wordle fans can appreciate.

There better not be a dog or cat in that raft.

10 Strange and Surprisingly Specific National Park Rules

National Park rules go beyond the general Leave No Trace guidelines. These surprising cover everything from wildlife to waste.

More than a century later, the murders at the Hinterkaifeck farm remain unsolved.

The Chilling Story of the Hinterkaifeck Killings, Germany’s Most Famous Unsolved Crime

Did someone hide at the Hinterkaifeck farm in the days before its six residents were found murdered?

Somebody Keeps Stealing Props From the Set of the 'Beetlejuice' Sequel

Behind the scenes, the Michael Keaton-led sequel is turning into a heist drama.

The stuff hanging from these trees isn't actually moss.

10 Fascinating Facts About Spanish Moss

Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor moss. But the iconic Southern plant has an interesting history.

Movies have created some pretty pervasive myths and misconceptions.

13 Lies Movies Taught Us

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy traces some of the most common myths we've gotten from movies.

Need to scan a document? Just grab your iPhone.

How to Scan Documents Using Your iPhone's Notes App

You don't need to use a bulky scanner to scan your documents. If you own an iPhone, it's as easy as taking a picture.

Airports are not exactly laptop-friendly.

The Real Reason You Need to Take Your Laptop Out at Airport Security

TSA agents need a closer look at your computer. Here's why.

What's the Kennection? #72

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

MeUndies Just Released New Barbie and ‘Shark Week’-Themed Collections—and You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Drawer

Whether you’re obsessed with Barbie or you just really love sharks, these new limited-edition collections from MeUndies can make your summer even more fun.

20 Weird Words for Bodily Ailments

Need a better word to describe what ails you? Look no further than this list of old, unusual ways to describe your aches, pains, and whatever else is happening in your body.

Scientists who worked on the Chicago Pile-1, a component of the Manhattan Project. Leo Szilard is pictured in the middle row in the trench coat.

“I Will Have Nothing to Do with a Bomb!”: The Scientists Who Opposed the Manhattan Project

Before J. Robert Oppenheimer had a change of heart, some of his fellow scientists opposed the U.S. government’s plan to make and deploy an atomic bomb.

‘Eat Lead!’: When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie

Thanks to the Barbie Liberation Organization, the congenial doll barked military orders and screamed "vengeance is mine!" during a very weird holiday 1993 toy season.

10 Fascinating Facts About J. Robert Oppenheimer

The enigmatic physicist at the center of Christopher Nolan's newest film may have come to regret being known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb.”

America's Favorite Junk Food, Mapped by State

See where Doritos, Sour Patch Kids, and other processed snacks rank on this map of America's favorite junk foods.

8 Misconceptions About Japan

Not all Japanese game shows feature life-threatening challenges, and not all ramen lovers slurp loudly. Let's debunk a few more misconceptions about Japan.

Make This New England-Style Seafood Chowder Any Time of Year

Seafood chowder is one of the few foods that tastes just as good in the summer as it does in the winter.

The Reason Your Converse Sneakers Have Extra Holes on the Side

You may have never noticed the extra holes on the sides of your Chuck Taylor All-Stars, but they serve a clever purpose.

Start the new school year off right with these useful essentials.

10 Back-to-School Products to Add to Your Shopping List

The best back-to-school products can help make your return to the classroom a little easier come fall.

A Little-Known Tick Trick Allows Them to 'Jump' Onto Your Skin

Ticks can't fly, but they can still defy gravity to start sucking your blood.

Why Is TV Called the ‘Boob Tube’?

When TVs became popular in the 20th century, some people started calling it ‘the tube.’ That nickname soon spawned an even catchier one: ‘the boob tube.’

The Doors, The Airborne Toxic Event, Louise Post of Veruca Salt, and Steely Dan.

20 Band Names Inspired by Classic Books and Literature

These 20 bands each took their names from the pages of classic works of literature by the likes of C.S. Lewis, William S. Burroughs, Charles Dickens, and beyond.

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