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The 10 Riskiest Foods, Based on Recall Data

There have been quite a few lettuce recalls over the last several years—but onions are responsible for more illnesses.

It had a little something to do with syphilis.

The Reason People Wore Powdered Wigs

For nearly two centuries, powdered wigs—called perukes—were all the rage. The chic hairpiece would have never become popular, however, if it hadn't been for a venereal disease, a pair of self-conscious kings, and poor hair hygiene.

Behold: Denver Airport's 'Mustang' statue—or as Denverites call it, 'Blucifer.'

14 Denver Slang Terms You Should Know

There are some very specific terms surrounding cow smells, elevation, and a sculpture that killed its own artist.

‘Vur-Sah-Chay’: 20 of the Most Commonly Mispronounced Brand Names

Nutella isn’t ‘Nut-tella,’ and other lies you’ve been told.

How much would 742 Evergreen Terrace cost in 2023? The price might surprise you.

The Real Cost of The Simpsons’ House, McDuck Manor, and Other Cartoon Homes Is Higher Than You Might Think

Here’s what the Simpsons, the Belchers, and the Flintstones paid for their homes.

Three tornadoes on the ground at the same time near Dodge City, Kansas, on May 24, 2016.

12 Powerful Facts About Tornadoes

A 2011 tornado threw a 36-ton railcar 400 feet. Here's what you need to know about these super-powered storms.

Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More

Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.

Barnum Brown changed paleontology and pop culture forever by discovering Tyrannosaurus rex.

How Barnum Brown Discovered ‘T. rex’ and Became History’s Greatest Fossil Hunter

Like his most famous discovery, fossil hunter Barnum Brown was larger than life.

The unmanned Artemis I launching in 2022.

NASA Announces Astronauts for Its 2024 Mission Around the Moon

Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman will make up the crew of Artemis II when it launches in 2024.

Why Are Horseshoes Considered Lucky?

Horseshoes are said to bring in good fortune and keep evil out.

70 Huge Facts About the ‘Titanic’

The 'Titanic' sinking became the most infamous shipwreck in history—but what really happened on that unusually calm night in the North Atlantic?

'Kryptos' at CIA headquarters in Virginia.

8 of History’s Most Mysterious Uncracked Codes

The world of cryptology is full of stumpers. Here are the stories behind eight especially infamous ones.

8 Surprising Facts About Eddie Murphy

In the '80s, the celebrated actor and comedian nearly starred in his own Saturday morning cartoon.

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The Stories Behind 20 Inventions That Changed the World

From blood banks and barcodes to the Super Soaker and the pizza box, here are the fascinating stories behind inventions that changed the world.

Hoverboard from 'Back to the Future: Part II' (1989).

Michael J. Fox's 'Back to the Future: Part II' Hoverboard Can Be Yours—for $80,000

Mattel hasn't invented real hoverboards yet, but soon you can bid on the next best thing.

Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran rocks a mull—er, bi-level haircut.

7 Misconceptions About the ‘80s

Whether you lived through the ‘80s or merely have absorbed some details via 'Stranger Things,' take a look at some of the myths surrounding the "me decade."

Which Portland? This Interactive Map Shows All the Duplicate Place Names in the U.S.

Maryland and New Jersey each have an Ocean City. They’re not the only ones.

Checking into a Hotel Room? Here’s What You Should Be Cleaning Yourself

Your hotel room is probably a lot dirtier than you think. Here are some of the most questionable spots inside your hotel room—plus what to do about it.

Can Plants Die of Old Age?

Houseplants can die of old age, but likely not within your lifetime.

Many people have tried to describe durian's taste and smell over the centuries.

21 Attempts to Describe the Taste of Durian, the World’s Smelliest Fruit

Biting into a durian can be an utterly confusing and contradictory experience. Here are some outsider opinions from the past 400 years.

The Always Pan has taken the cookware industry by storm.

The Always Pan Can Replace up to Eight Pieces of Cookware, and Now It’s Back on Sale

The Always Pan can replace up to eight pieces of cookware, and now during this Our Place sale, you can get it for a huge discount.

The phrase '86' may have originated in restaurants.

Where Did the Term '86' Come From?

There are a few schools of thought. Some have more legs than others—such as those of the restaurant industry—but to this day, there is still no official etymology. Here are a few possibilities.

There's more to these cute little amphibians than meets the eye.

11 Fascinating Axolotl Facts

Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.

Your state has probably seen some unbelievable weather.

Hot and Cold: The All-Time Highest (and Lowest) Recorded Temperatures in Each State

California once hit -45°F degrees.

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