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

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

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

The stuff hanging from these trees isn't actually 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

It's not every day you get paid to eat cotton candy.

This dream job includes a week of free hotel stays and pays $15,000 (plus other perks).

Here's how to figure it out once and for all.

All you need for this easy grammar check is a couple of pronouns you already know how to use correctly.

Trosky Castle was built atop volcanic plugs in the Czech Republic.

From Europe's smallest castle to a fortress built into a cliff, these unique castles all break the mold.

MA: New Bedford residents say seagull sculpture is 'too sexy'

The buxom bird is considered too lewd for public display.

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

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

10 Fascinating Facts About Spanish Moss

13 Lies Movies Taught Us

How to Scan Documents Using Your iPhone's Notes App

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

What's the Kennection? #72

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

20 Weird Words for Bodily Ailments

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

‘Eat Lead!’: When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie

10 Fascinating Facts About J. Robert Oppenheimer

America's Favorite Junk Food, Mapped by State

8 Misconceptions About Japan

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

The Reason Your Converse Sneakers Have Extra Holes on the Side

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

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

Why Is TV Called the ‘Boob Tube’?

20 Band Names Inspired by Classic Books and Literature

Your Family Could Get Paid $15,000 to Visit Midwestern State Fairs This Summer

A Simple Trick for Remembering When To Use ‘Who’ vs. ‘Whom’

10 Wondrously Unusual Castles From Around the World

A Busty Seagull Statue Is Ruffling Feathers in Massachusetts