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Despite the name, some of these beachside pests aren’t even insects at all, though they could still hop up during your summer vacation in more ways than one.

This riddle dates back to 1796—can you figure out the answer?

An extra-fluffy tail doesn’t just look cute—it’s your cat’s way of communicating how they feel.

Time Out surveyed 18,500 people around the world to find the greenest cities—here’s who topped the list.

EDDMapS’s database has more than 9 million records of invasive species. See which ones hit close to home.

The home improvement chain knows what you need: a 15-foot scarecrow that talks.

Sometimes the military systems put in place to avert nuclear annihilation worked a little too well.

From a surprise temblor in the Mississippi Valley to colossal ruptures and tsunamis around the Pacific Ring of Fire, these are some of the biggest earthquakes in modern times.

If you want a hike that will test your limits, maybe you should visit (or relocate to) one of these states.

Mental Floss talks to Jennings about his new Kennections book, the wrong ‘Jeopardy!’ answer that haunts him, and what he’s reading now.

Get the full stone fruit galette recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education—complete with storage tips and baking secrets for flakiness.

From landmark reporters to modern media moguls, these women transformed journalism as we know it.