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11 Workout Tips from Ancient Civilizations

Whether you were hoping to drop a few pounds or build that summer six-pack, the ancient world was loaded with helpful pointers about getting in shape.

Spot the Hidden Gift in This Birthday-Themed Brainteaser

This illustrated brainteaser is hiding a birthday gift—see how long it takes you to spot it.

Nudist Events Company Hosts a Naked Pub Meet-Up in England

Nothing On Events hosted its inaugural event at a pub in March, and it plans to organize similar nudist gatherings in the coming months.

11 Time Capsules Waiting to Be Opened

These time capsules are set to be unsealed tens, hundreds, and thousands of years in the future.

What's the Kennection? #4

All five answers to these questions have something in common. Can you figure it out? Join 'Jeopardy!' champ/co-host Ken Jennings for a new Kennections quiz!

Announcing the Winner of Mental Floss’s Literal March Madness

Forget basketball. We’ve rounded up 32 of the angriest, most irritable beings in the universe.

Kitchen gadgets can be fun to use—these quirky ones prove it.

16 Quirky Kitchen Products to Make Eating at Home a Little More Exciting

Eating at home every day can get dull after a while, but not with a Baby Yoda tiki mug or Splatypus jar spatula on your kitchen table.

Cover of 'Nectar of the Gods' by Liv Albert and Thea Engst and illustrated by Sara Richard.

Drink Like Dionysus With This New Cocktail Book Filled With Recipes Inspired by Greek Mythology

Liv Albert, host of the podcast 'Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!,' has written a new cocktail book based on Greek mythology called 'Nectar of the Gods.'

Bill Nye rocks a bow tie from his line with Nick Graham at New York Fashion Week in 2016.

How Many Bow Ties Does Bill Nye Own?

Bill Nye donned his first bow tie long before he became the Science Guy.

What's the Kennection? #2

Join 'Jeopardy!' champion/co-host Ken Jennings for an all-new Kennections quiz. All five answers have something in common. Can you figure it out?

(From left to right) Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, and Tom Holland at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'

Watch the Cast of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Fall, Flub Lines, and Goof Off in This Hilarious Blooper Reel

Tom Holland’s little brother’s scene didn’t make the final cut, but this blooper reel features funny footage from one flubbed take.

Yes, Wordle Has a Hard Mode—Here’s How It Works

You might be playing Wordle with hard-mode rules without even knowing it. Here’s how it differs from the regular version.

Mullet aficionado Aaron Styles at the 2020 Mulletfest in Kurri Kurri, Australia.

One Brave Soul Will Get Paid $12,000 to Grow and Sport a Mullet for One Year—Could It Be You?

As far as haircuts go, the mullet is arguably more maligned than any other. But would you get one for $12,000?

What's the Kennection? #1

Join 'Jeopardy!' champion/co-host Ken Jennings for an all-new Kennections quiz. All five answers have something in common. Can you figure it out?

You Can Buy One Square Inch of Hell—a Tiny Town in Michigan

For $9.99, you can buy 1 square inch of Hell, Michigan (pop. 72).

Find Out How Quickly 10 Different Billionaires Earn Your Annual Salary

Elon Musk probably amasses what you earn in a year faster than it takes you to send a single email.

Can You Spot All 10 Landmarks in This London-Themed Brain Teaser?

See if you can find the Tower of London, Big Ben, and more famous London landmarks hiding in this puzzle.

20 Strategic Opening Words to Use in Wordle

If your Wordle game is feeling stale, these math-backed opening words could give the momentum you need.

Can You Spot the Daffodils in This Spring Brainteaser?

If you can't wait to see spring flowers growing in your backyard, you can look for them in the colorful brainteaser.

The World's Tallest Outdoor Elevator Takes Riders Through the Mountains That Inspired 'Avatar'

The world's tallest outdoor elevator takes riders through China's Zhangjiajie National Forest, which inspired the floating mountains in 'Avatar.'

"It’s probably the thing I do best." —Kevin Malone

Kevin Malone's Famous Chili Recipe From The Office Is Hiding In Peacock's User Agreement

Hidden in Peacock's terms of use is a detailed recipe for Kevin's famous chili—which he famously spilled in a cold open in season five of 'The Office.'

What Is Fat Tuesday?

If you plan to celebrate Fat Tuesday on March 1 with a doughnut or slice of King Cake, learn about the origins of the tradition.

Take a Sneak Peek Inside "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute

At the Franklin Institute’s Harry Potter exhibition, you can pot Mandrakes, brew potions, visit the Forbidden Forest, and much more.

Don't Forget to Celebrate 2/22/22 This 'Twosday'

The last week of February is packed with palindromes, the most anticipated of which is 2/22/22, or "Twosday."

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