Mental Floss

EDUCATION

Perhaps he goes to Reed.

One such place is notable for being both clothing-optional and having its own working nuclear reactor.

There is no universal college experience.

Pop culture gets a fair bit wrong about higher education.

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A 2025 map visualizes the best—and worst—states to raise a family based on the following factors.

Doesn‘t it look delicious.

Tired of boring pumpkin loaves? This one has a cheesecake center.

They‘re perfect.

This cinnamon bun apple braid is the perfect fall mashup of warm, gooey, and absolutely delicious.

Check out the cities where getting to school isn‘t always a hassle.

Find out which cities are scoring an A+ for their school commutes.

Teaching in Hawaii is no paradise.

If you have more apples at home than you know what to do with, this oat crumble recipe is the perfect vehicle.

Fancy and delicious.

Looking for a show-stopping dinner idea? This grilled corn risotto recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is packed with rich, smoky, and sweet flavors.

From locally-sourced cuisine to “uneatable” slop, these campuses are notable for their menus.

According to students, living in these dorm rooms is borderline luxurious.

See if you can guess where class was in session.

That’s esquire to you, buddy.

Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?

School buses don't always come with seatbelts.

Drivers are constantly being reminded to buckle up. The same rule doesn’t seem to apply to busloads of children.

Zzzzzz.

The data is clear: Students need more sleep before hitting the books. So why can’t they get it? Plus, a map of the average school start time by state.

Teachers make a huge difference in the world.

Oklahoma is lagging behind compared to the rest of the nation.

When it comes to adult literacy, not all states are equal.

A major survey is spelling out trouble for the country's literacy rates.

The lemon herb combination isn‘t just for savory dishes.

One ingredient normally reserved for savory dishes makes all the difference in this recipe.

You can use any stone fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines, etc.) for this recipe.

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

It‘s pretty and tasty.

This pan-fried salmon recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

It‘s full of tomatoey goodness.

This easy tomato-braised white bean recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy days.

It looks delectable.

Skip the drive-thru and try this spiced lamb burger from the Institute of Culinary Education instead.

Who knew cauliflower could be crave-worthy?

Think veggies are boring? Think again. This curry-garlic roasted cauliflower recipe will turn any skeptic into a cauliflower fan.

AI is the reason blue books are resurfacing.

As AI tools like ChatGPT infiltrate classrooms, educators are reviving blue books to curb cheating and promote authentic student writing.