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We've compiled 24 books from a range of genres that deserve a spot on your to-read list.

From sci-fi and horror to heartfelt memoirs and enthralling non-fiction, the Mental Floss Summer 2022 Reading List has something for everyone.

mentalfloss .com, Rachelle Saint-Louis




That pesky little exclamation mark can play havoc with news headlines.

Punctuation can be a headache, even when it's just inside a name. Here are eight brand names with problems caused by those important little marks.

Arika Okrent




Area 51: keep out.

Area 51 has been strongly associated with alien sightings and secret government studies for decades. Here are a few facts you might not know about it.

Claudia Dimuro




A beautiful Birman cat.

The Birman looks kind of like the Siamese’s fluffy cousin—even though the two probably aren’t closely related.

Kirstin Fawcett








Cats aren't the curmudgeons you've been led to believe. That still doesn't mean they like bowties.

From the mysteries behind their meows to what all that purring is about, we're breaking down some myths about our feline companions.

Kerry Wolfe
She definitely has eight incisors.

Infants are typically born with 52 teeth, but it’s not an even split between baby teeth and adult teeth.

Ellen Gutoskey