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Midnight movies go way back, and legendary drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs helps shed light on their evolution over time.

Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs

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.

Bush’s Beans Is Hiring a ‘Chili Commissioner’—Which Comes With a $20,000 Paycheck

The commissioner will also compete in a chili cook-off against Brian Baumgartner (a.k.a. Kevin from ‘The Office').

The Dark and Mysterious Origins of 10 Classic Nursery Rhymes

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.

The gender binary looms large in this sphere.

The Sexist History of Naming Hurricanes After Women Only—And How 1970s Feminists Fought to End It

“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.

Igby Rigney, Annarah Cymone, Adia, Iman Benson, Ruth Codd, Chris Sumpter, and Sauriyan Sapkota in 'The Midnight Club.'

Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ Set a Guinness World Record for Most Jump Scares

‘The Midnight Club’ co-creator Mike Flanagan actively tried to set the record—but not because he loves jump scares.

The burial mask of Egyptian King Tutankhamun.

20 Surprising Facts About King Tutankhamun

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 in Barbie form.

Tina Turner Is Getting the Barbie Treatment

The Queen of Rock and Roll was apparently “very involved in the design process” of her Barbie counterpart.

King Tut’s modern discovery was not without controversy.

9 Controversies Surrounding King Tut

King Tut’s excavation, legacy, and life remain far from settled.

The reverse side of the Anna May Wong quarter.

Pioneering Actress Anna May Wong Is the First Asian American on U.S. Currency

The actress—the first Asian American performer to receive top billing in a Hollywood film—is now pioneering change in a different way.

15 Fascinating Facts About Andrew Carnegie

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.

William Butler Yeats (L) took on Aleister Crowley (R) in a magic fight.

‘The Battle of Blythe Road’: When William Butler Yeats and Aleister Crowley Had a Magic Duel

The acclaimed poet and notorious occultist were at odds, so they decided to resolve it the old-fashioned way: by having a magic duel.

The Rivals Who Cracked the Code of Ancient Egypt’s Hieroglyphs

Following the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, two scholars battled each other to decipher the mysterious Egyptian writing system.

10 Battles That Changed History

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.

Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson have been friends and colleagues since college.

12 Star-Powered College Roommates

Plenty of college students fret about their roommates, but be careful—that person on the lower bunk may someday win the Super Bowl.

Thousands of years of history (ages 3 and up).

A Brief History of Board Games

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.

When life gives you lemons, return to the dealership.

Why Do We Call Defective Cars 'Lemons'?

Having your engine burst into flames after driving off the car lot is a sour experience. But where did the 'lemon' association come from?

These budget beauty finds could be great stocking stuffers this holiday season.

11 of the Best Beauty Gifts Under $30

These budget-friendly beauty gifts are great for makeup and skincare aficionados, and they're all under $30.

Webster's An American Dictionary of the English Language.

10 Facts About Webster’s Dictionary

Noah Webster’s two-volume 'An American Dictionary of the English Language' earned him a place in linguistic history, and a reputation as the foremost lexicographer of American English.

What's the Kennection? #32

Would be tough to use these at the same time.

18 Great Gifts for Co-Workers

The best gifts for co-workers strike the right balance between familiarity and professionalism.

10 Facts About Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary

'Dictionary of the English Language,' published in 1755, remained the foremost dictionary of British English until the early 1900s when the very first installments of the Oxford English Dictionary began to appear.

Tell us which Spice Girls facts you want—the ones you really, really want.

Slam It to the Left With These 10 Fun Facts About the Spice Girls

No one does super-fandom like the Brits, and back in late '90s, it looked as though Beatlemania might finally be outdone by the Spice Girls.

How to Use a Cricket’s Chirps as Nature’s Thermometer

The frequency of cricket chirps rises with the heat, and you can use them to estimate the temperature wherever you are—no thermometer needed.

15 Facts About Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’

Before the artist created ‘The Starry Night,’ he dedicated himself to the surreal and beautiful wonder of ‘Sunflowers.’

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