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But shopping for certain foods when they’re in season could be a good way to save.

Feel like you’re spending too much on groceries? You’re not alone. Learn about the average household spending on groceries in the U.S. and how to stretch your budget.

Atmospheric rivers slammed Southern California in February 2024 and caused widespread floods and mudslides.

Explore the role of these weather systems in transporting moisture from the tropics and spreading it worldwide.

Did Bubble Yum gum really contain spider eggs? Learn about the schoolyard urban legend that threatened the success of this popular chewing gum back in the 1970s.

Mountaineers making their way to the summit of Mount Everest.

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy discusses some impressive geographical superlatives, from the planet’s deepest caves to its tallest peaks to its blusteriest winds.

Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey in 'In Living Color.'

In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.

Both cats live in North America. Here's how to tell the difference between the two wild felines.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with five of their children,1846.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha had nine children. Their lives were packed with enough scandal and drama to make 'The Crown' seem positively dull.

Casey Sherman’s latest book, ‘A Murder in Hollywood,’ covers a sensational crime involving actress Lana Turner and the mob. The author discusses the book alongside some of his favorite recent reads.

The Beatles arrive to hundreds of adoring fans.

Not even John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr could imagine the fandom that awaited them when they headed to the U.S. for the first time.

Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder star in 'Blazing Saddles' (1974).

Mel Brooks’s audacious comedy was the first movie to incorporate audible flatulence (though the offending noises were muted when the film aired on television).

Put your eye for picking out gifts to the test.

Can you find the surprise Valentine’s Day gift in under 2 minutes?

You might want to keep some of these slang terms for kids in your back pocket.

Looking for new ways to describe the children in your life? From ankle-biters and saucepan lids to breadsnatchers and drape apes, these are funny slang terms for kids you’ll definitely want to use.

Whom may we thank for this delicious invention?

Discover the fascinating history of pizza, from ancient flatbreads to modern variations.

Uncover the ancient uses and medicinal properties of herbs and spices like pepper, salt, and ginger.

Larry David has been using your favorite ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ catchphrase since long before ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ first aired.

A green sea turtle swims in the waters off Maui.

Did you know that sea turtles can dive up to 3000 feet deep and migrate thousands of miles? Learn more intriguing facts about these incredible creatures.

'The Scream' against a real-life photo of nacreous clouds.

What caused the “flaming clouds of blood and swords” that inspired Edvard Munch to paint 'The Scream'?

From Al Rosen to Ja Rule, these are the most notable leap day babies from history.

Decades after the footprints that popped up in northern California, they were alleged to be a hoax.

When 16-inch-long tracks began popping up on northern California logging sites in 1958, workers dubbed the culprit ‘Big Foot’—but decades later, the whole thing was revealed to be a hoax.

The Super Bowl has a unique numbering system.

The National Football League doesn’t want to confuse you.

Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood history. Discover how this Oscar-winning star got her start—and how her first Academy Award ended up on a bathroom floor.