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8 Facts About Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd has proven he can take on any part, serious or goofy.

Ralphie, the 'Demon Dog' Up for Adoption, Now Has T-Shirts Available

The behaviorally-challenged pet needs the right home that's jerk-friendly.

They can’t hand this thing out on a Saturday?

Why Is the Super Bowl Always Played On a Sunday Night?

More than17 million people call in ‘sick’ the Monday after the game. So why not play it on a Saturday?

Cordyceps in a human in HBO's 'The Last of Us.'

5 Fast Facts About Cordyceps, the Fungus from HBO's ‘The Last of Us’

In HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us,’ Cordyceps fungus has infected humanity, turning those unlucky enough to become hosts into clicking, screaming, mushroomy monsters. Here’s what you need to know about the real fungus.

Want to Upgrade Your Boxed Mac and Cheese? Try This Simple Trick

Cracking a raw egg into your boxed macaroni and cheese elevates it from convenience food to gourmet lunch.

These little cats aren't short on cuteness, that's for sure.

7 Short Facts About Munchkin Cats

Munchkin cats are often compared to dachshunds because of their unique size. Discover more facts about these adorable felines here.

The Fuzzy Dice Fad That Conquered the Car World

The dice sprung up as part of 1950s car culture. But how did they get furry?

The Newest Rubik’s Cube Is Made From Recycled Plastic

But don’t toss out your original Rubik’s Cube—the manufacturer will recycle it for you, free of charge.

Get familiar with the best markets for first-time home buyers.

These Are the 10 Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers Right Now

If you’re shopping for your first home, consider one of the best housing markets for first-time buyers in 2023.

Great kitchen gadgets don't have to take up a ton of space.

18 Space-Saving Gadgets and Organizers That Are Perfect for Small Kitchens

Reclaim precious counter space with these space-saving kitchen gadgets from Smeg, Cuisinart, and other top brands.

Drone captures rare moment moose sheds antlers in Canadian forest

Drone Captures Rare Footage of a Moose Shedding Its Antlers

Moose shed their antlers each winter, but the event is seldom captured on video.

'Clatterfart' and 'twattle-basket' are way more entertaining than 'chatterbox.'

15 Words for Gossips and Chatterboxes

We all know someone who never seems to stop talking. They’re a yammerer, a babbler, a chatterbox—but they’re also a blatherskite, a clatterfart, and a twattle-basket.

A number of factors go into the price of truffles.

Why Are Truffles So Expensive?

To figure out a little bit about why truffles are so expensive, Mental Floss talked to Vittorio Giordano, the Vice President and Truffle Guru at Urbani Truffles USA.

Actors Who Earned Oscar and Razzie Nominations for the Same Role

The Razzie Awards can be an entertaining antithesis to the Oscars. But sometimes, the nominations are surprisingly similar.

Kazuo Ishiguro at the Hay Festival 2010.

11 Things You Should Know About Kazuo Ishiguro

Kazuo Ishiguro was 27 years old when he published his first novel, 1982’s ‘A Pale View of Hills.’ Since then, he has left an indelible mark on literature through works that the Nobel Prize committee described as “novels of great emotional force.”

Why Eating Chocolate Feels So Good, According to Science

In a word: lubrication.

These gentle giants are famous for a good reason.

7 Impressive Facts About the Flemish Giant Rabbit

Flemish giant rabbits can weigh 15 pounds on average (but often get even larger). Here are other facts you should know about these special creatures.

25 Things You Should Know About Columbus, Ohio

The capital of the Buckeye State blends its quirky personality with an impressive political pedigree.

You’re Probably Forgetting to Clean the Grossest Part of Your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator’s drip pan is hidden out of sight, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it.

11 Times the Doomsday Clock Time Has Been Adjusted—and Why

We're 30 seconds closer to theoretical nuclear annihilation than the last time it was reset in 2020.

15 Facts About 'Where's Waldo?'

Spotting the elusive Waldo is an exercise in patience and frustration, even for the most eagle-eyed fans.

Consult the USPS's handy service standards map to make sure your loved one's birthday card gets there on time.

How to Figure Out When Your Letter Will Arrive

If you stick your rent check in the mail on June 27, will it reach your landlord across town before the end of the month? There’s a handy map to tell you.

2023 American Women Quarter featuring pilot Bessie Coleman.

New Quarters Highlight Pioneering Aviator Bessie Coleman

The first coin in the U.S. Mint's 2023 American Women Quarters Program features Bessie Coleman, the pilot who broke barriers a century ago.

A lorry by any other name would carry as much cargo.

Why Are Trucks Called “Lorries” in the UK?

It wasn’t inspired by a beast of burden named Laurie, if that’s what you assumed.

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