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Dumplings are a delicious staple that transcends borders, but how did these doughy delights rise to international fame?
Remember when your high school reading list included ‘Atticus,’ ‘Fiesta,’ and ‘The Last Man in Europe’? You will once you see what these books were renamed before they hit bookshelves.
New technology will soon allow travelers to pat themselves down at airport security checkpoints.
All cars lose value, but some models can lessen the trade-in pain.
Seattle’s iconic Space Needle debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair—and was inspired by America's Space Race with the Soviet Union.
From the McFurby to Boo Buckets, some of the most iconic McDonald’s Happy Meal toys can also fetch a pretty penny these days.
Lofty Pursuit's Wonka-inspired candies taste like corn, ham, and blueberry pie.
Nubz has stolen the collective heart of the internet with his zest for life—and strutting.
You might not realize that the Amish sometimes drive in cars and operate power tools.
The meaning of ‘Bah, humbug!’ is a little more layered than what people normally attribute to Ebenezer Scrooge of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Once again, Mental Floss readers proved to be curious about all sorts of niche topics—and our editors and writers were happy to oblige their interests.
When it comes to hacks for canned cinnamon rolls, this one is as easy as it is effective.
The hardy plant’s ability to stay vibrant through the winter made it a natural choice for pre-Christian winter festivals, but why is holly now associated with Christmas?
These obscure Christmas songs from the early 20th century might become your new favorite carols.
In 1994, Coca-Cola introduced a soda for the grunge era. It left a bitter taste.
George Washington's preferred eggnog recipe calls for four kinds of booze—and none of them in small quantities.
Everyone thought Pleasant Rowland’s idea was terrible. Thankfully, she didn’t listen. Now there’s a new American Girl movie in development, making it the perfect time to read up on what you might not have known about these beloved dolls.
This holiday season, think pink with these incredible Barbie gifts for fans of the toy and Greta Gerwig's recent blockbuster.