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Don't let a dirty baking sheet defeat you.

The Best Way to Clean Baking Sheets, According to a Professional Chef

The tough, stuck-on messes on your baking sheets require aggressive cleaning products.

15 Things You Should Know About Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’

Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo's Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are still being uncovered about this centuries-old statue.

Murphy’s Flaw: When Eddie Murphy Fooled Moviegoers in ‘Best Defense’

In 1984, audiences were excited for a new Murphy movie. What they got was a glorified cameo.

Costco and Walmart Frozen Strawberries Are Subject to Recall—Here’s How to Check If Yours Are Affected

Everything you need to know about the frozen strawberries recalled from Costco, Walmart, and more stores.

These expert-recommended sunscreens can help protect your skin this summer—and year-round.

4 of the Best Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists

Protect your skin all year-round with the best sunscreens recommended by experts.

The Bizarre Mystery of Virginia's 'TV Fairy'

In 2018, a mysterious stranger left roughly 20 vintage television sets at random doorsteps in Virginia. Then they struck again.

8 Awesome Mustaches of World War I

Facial hair as aggressive as the World War I combatants.

A Super Buck Moon Will Coincide With July 4 Fireworks This Summer

This summer's fireworks will have to compete with another spectacle in the night sky—a super buck moon.

12 Fascinating Facts About Juneteenth

Juneteenth has been celebrated since enslaved people in Texas were told about their freedom on June 19, 1865. Here's what you need to know about the holiday.

Fact #1: This is definitely not the world's largest ball of hair. / Getty / 4FR

100 Weird, Miscellaneous Facts

In the latest episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares 100 weird facts. Learn about solo synchronized swimming, Dildo Days, and Pope Francis’ past gigs. We know you’re curious.

'Greasy, Gross' Cannibal Mormon Crickets Invade Nevada, Horrify Residents

Officials are using snowplows to clear the roads of the dead and objectively disgusting bugs.

The Le Big Mac of Tarantino's filmography still holds up.

20 Surprising Facts About ‘Pulp Fiction’

Quentin Tarantino’s 'Pulp Fiction' taught Americans what a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is called in Europe, but here are some more facts you might not know about the 1994 hit.

A hat being thrown after Mark Stone of the Las Vegas Golden Knights scored a hat trick in game five of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Hat Trick’ Come From?

The term 'hat trick' is most associated with hockey, but that's not the sport that started it all.

Whether you're on a hike or at the beach, these items will help you stay safe along the way.

11 Essentials That Will Help You Stay Safe This Summer, According to Experts

Whether you’re on a hike or at the beach, the best summer safety products will cover all the bases, and they're expert-approved.

Cypress trees covered in Spanish moss in Louisiana's Manchac swamp.

The Legend (and Truth) of the Voodoo Priestess Who Haunts a Louisiana Swamp

Julia Brown sang, “One day I'm gonna die, and take the whole town with me.”

There's a Better Way to Use Your Potato Peeler

The blade of your potato peeler swivels for a good reason.

Some pretty terrible curses awaited history's book thieves.

9 Curses for Book Thieves From the Middle Ages and Beyond

In the Middle Ages, stealing a book was more like stealing someone’s car today. Now, we have car alarms; then, they had chains, chests … and curses.

Add more to your TBR pile this Pride Month with these celebrated fiction and nonfiction works.

15 Incredible Books by Stonewall Book Award Winners

The Stonewall Book Award celebrates LGBTQ+ literature and includes standouts from authors like Alison Bechdel, Rivers Solomon, and Michael Cunningham.

How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?

Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.

It’s rare for a baby to be born on a plane.

What Is the Citizenship of a Baby Born on an International Flight?

When a baby is born on an international flight, where the plane is registered and the airspace it’s in can determine the child’s citizenship.

10 Facts About Strawberry Shortcake

For Gen Xers and elder Millennials, there’s nothing like the scent of Strawberry Shortcake and her dessert-themed friends for bringing back fond childhood memories.

Rash Judgment: A 68-Foot-Long Poison Ivy Vine is a Guinness World Record Holder

The finding was confirmed when the property owner broke out in a rash.

8 Granular Facts About Sand

Every summer at the beach, sand becomes an essential ingredient in the recipe for fun. But what the heck is it?

As long as you have a cedar plank, salmon is invited to the barbecue.

Everything You Need to Know to Start Grilling With Cedar Planks

A basic cedar wood plank is one the easiest ways to upgrade your grilling game.

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