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DOGS

They like screens under certain circumstances.

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

CaLea Johnson








This one seems to love music.

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

CaLea Johnson






Dog whistles can make training easier.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

Jake Rossen










She's probably looking at one of our map or dog pieces.

Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.

Kerry Wolfe