Mental Floss

ELECTIONS

'Tis the season to head to the polls.

There were some very compelling reasons for picking the first Tuesday in November as Election Day—at least, they were when that date was chosen.

Meredith Danko












Mark your calendars!

There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.

Erin McCarthy










Astronaut Kate Rubins casts her ballot from space.

Kate Rubins cast her ballot from the International Space Station with the help of a county clerk and a nifty technology known as the PDF.

Ellen Gutoskey