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In this episode of The History of Fun, Mental Floss producer and host Justin Dodd traces the topsy-turvy track of roller coaster history and explores the science behind being thrilled.
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Accuracy was important to the filmmakers behind the 'Black Panther' sequel—so much so that one visual effects artist was tasked with making sure the fish poop looked realistic.
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‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Story,’ and ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ all made the list. So did ‘Die Hard.’
Looking to clear the air before a holiday get-together? This Blueair air purifier can help, and now it's on sale on Amazon.
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd sheds some light on the prison system.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, bagpipes, and some of the world’s finest whiskies all hail from Scotland—but the country’s most lovable export might be the Scottish Fold Cat. (Sorry, Scottish Terriers.)
According to paternalistic hereditary succession, Charles Edward Stuart was directly in line to the throne.
The monument to everything weird is closing up shop after 26 years.
Use these synonyms to reboot your vocabulary.
"Carol of the Bells" was adapted from the Ukrainian composition “Shchedryk,” a New Year’s ballad that doubled as a cry for independence in the aftermath of World War I.
In this Christmas hidden object brainteaser, Hungarian artist Dudolf has concealed a single sheep amid a flock of Santas.
Jesus’s birthday is subject to interpretation, and there are plenty of intriguing theories to explain how we landed on December 25 to celebrate Christmas.
From pizzelle to vanillekipferl, cookies are an important part of holidays no matter where you celebrate.