Introducing 'The Curious Reader,' Mental Floss’s Book About All Your Favorite Novels and Novelists
Our new book is bursting with little-known fun facts about some of the best books and authors of all time.
Our new book is bursting with little-known fun facts about some of the best books and authors of all time.
Celebrate 20 years of Mental Floss with our new anniversary collection of products over at our store.
A factoid isn’t just a fun fact—at least, it wasn’t when Norman Mailer allegedly coined the term in 1973.
Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock 'n' Roll,” is the legendary musician who melded country, gospel, and R&B influences to help revolutionize American pop culture.
This treasure trove of random fun facts will make you everyone’s first pick for pub trivia by the end of next year.
Here’s how left-handed pitchers, batters, and other players sometimes have an edge over their right-handed competitors in baseball.
Gear up for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ with entertaining tidbits about the 1998 animated classic and the story that inspired it.
The 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter sparked the American Civil War. From the garrison's 19th-century beginnings to its current use as a National Historical Park, here are 10 fascinating facts about Fort Sumter.
The book—unlike the 1999 film adaptation—never really makes it clear if Stuart Little is a literal mouse.
The Rankin/Bass cult classic 'The Last Unicorn' featured Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and enough terrifying beasts to fuel your nightmares for decades.
Hoping to be the next Ken Jennings? The online J! Archive will help you study hard and hack the game.
Marie Curie made history with her discoveries. Here are some facts you should know about the scientist.
Did you know that Lancaster, Pennsyvlania, was America's capital city for exactly one day: September 27, 1777? Read on for more mind-blowing facts.
Here's a little-known fact: January 4 is National Trivia Day! Let's celebrate with some of our favorite facts, pulled from our Amazing Fact Generator and the @mental_floss Twitter