10 Fascinating Facts About Cleopatra
The queen has achieved legendary status more than two millennia after her death—which, contrary to rumor, may not have been caused by the bite of an asp.
The queen has achieved legendary status more than two millennia after her death—which, contrary to rumor, may not have been caused by the bite of an asp.
Want unsettling but not wet-your-pants scary? This unusual formula for tolerable horror movies may be just what you need.
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, visitors get the benefit of free transportation and cultural experiences in exchange for their presence.
In a study, scientists were able to isolate one key ingredient that makes humans so delicious to the disease-spreading insects.
Now that Olive Garden has revived its Never Ending Pasta Bowl at a premium price, you may be wondering: Is the deal still worth it? Here’s what happened after some diners did the math.
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle, a place she held dear to her heart.
In the 1980s, Detroit pranksters celebrated the night before Halloween by trying to burn the city to ashes.
This holiday season, treat the pet lovers in your life with these gifts for themselves, their cats, their dogs, and beyond.
Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.
The commissioner will also compete in a chili cook-off against Brian Baumgartner (a.k.a. Kevin from ‘The Office').
When it comes to pure terror fuel in prose form, Stephen King has got nothing on Mother Goose. Some have speculated that these nursery rhymes have roots in Viking rampages and plagues.
“I’m sick and tired of hearing that ‘Cheryl was no lady as she devastated such and such a town,’” Roxcy Bolton said. She wasn't alone in her exasperation.
‘The Midnight Club’ co-creator Mike Flanagan actively tried to set the record—but not because he loves jump scares.
If you can only name one Egyptian pharaoh, it’s likely King Tut. Tutankhamun made history as the youngest known monarch to preside over the ancient Egyptian empire—but that wasn’t his only claim to fame.
The Queen of Rock and Roll was apparently “very involved in the design process” of her Barbie counterpart.
King Tut’s excavation, legacy, and life remain far from settled.
The actress—the first Asian American performer to receive top billing in a Hollywood film—is now pioneering change in a different way.
Long before Musk, Zuck, and Bezos, Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in the world. But unlike his modern-day peers, Carnegie dedicated much of his life to getting rid of as much of his wealth as possible.
The acclaimed poet and notorious occultist were at odds, so they decided to resolve it the old-fashioned way: by having a magic duel.
Following the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, two scholars battled each other to decipher the mysterious Egyptian writing system.
From the World War II engagement that helped instigate a medical breakthrough to the devastating attack that indirectly contributed to the Renaissance, these battles altered the course of history.
Plenty of college students fret about their roommates, but be careful—that person on the lower bunk may someday win the Super Bowl.
When is losing together more fun than winning by yourself? In this premiere episode of Mental Floss’s new series, The History of Fun, we look for an answer.
Having your engine burst into flames after driving off the car lot is a sour experience. But where did the 'lemon' association come from?