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Andrew Carnegie.

15 Fascinating Facts About Andrew Carnegie

Long before Musk, Zuck, and Bezos, Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in the world. But unlike his modern-day peers, Carnegie dedicated much of his life to getting rid of as much of his wealth as possible.

Stacy Conradt

The Dancing Plague of 1518

7 Incredible Mass Hysteria Events

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares seven unbelievable events of mass hysteria from history.

Jon Mayer

The Animorphs books—and their iconic covers—were inescapable in the late '90s.

12 Facts About the Animorphs Book Series

From author K.A. Applegate's true identity to the technology behind the covers, here's everything you should know about Animorphs.

Michele Debczak



The board during a taping of the 'Jeopardy!' Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational  Tournament.

40 Final ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions That All Three Contestants Got Wrong

These Final ‘Jeopardy!’ triple stumpers run the gamut from “Medieval Asia” to “Broadway Musicals.”

Ellen Gutoskey


A great white shark prowls the ocean.

11 Surprising Facts About Sharks

Sharks are nothing like the mindless killing machines they appear to be in the movie 'Jaws.'

Melissa Gaskill


It takes more than chlorine to turn your eyes red.

15 Facts You’ll Wish You Had Never Learned

We can’t promise you’ll ever feel the same way about pasta, pools, or your own face.

Ellen Gutoskey


The Philip K. Dick android.

8 Facts About Philip K. Dick

Learn more about the fascinating mind behind 'Blade Runner,' 'Minority Report,' and so many other standouts of the sci-fi genre.

Katie Dancey-Downs
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