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9 Fascinating Facts About Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak's books were shaped by his own childhood: one marked by the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the concentration camp deaths of most of his extended family, and parents consumed by depression and anger.

20 Practical Housewarming Gifts New Homeowners Could Actually Use

When it comes to the best housewarming gifts, what new homeowners really need are the practical basics. Tool kits, painting supplies, leak detectors, and cleaners will make settling into a new house much easier.

8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy

Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.

10 Strategies Firefighters Use to Fight Wildfires

There are several techniques firefighters use to put fires out quickly, completely, and safely.

Calling all Gen Xers and elder millennials: Your old cassettes could be worth a bundle.

10 of the Most Valuable Cassette Tapes From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Back in the 1980s and ‘90s, audio cassettes were everything. Here are some of the most valuable cassette tapes today from those eras, including Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” and more.

Before Matthew Macfadyen was Tom Wambsgans in 'Succession,' he was Mr. Darcy in 'Pride & Prejudice.' And people were not happy.

10 Wonderful Casting Decisions That Made Fans Unnecessarily Angry

Fan enthusiasm can be a wonderful thing—but sometimes it can go a bit too far. Here are 10 of the biggest casting backlashes in modern film history.

Canadian wildfires have covered New York City in a dull amber pall.

4 Ways to Stay Safe When Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality

Canadian wildfires have caused air quality alerts to go into effect across the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.

50 Collective Nouns for Groups of Animals

What's the right way to describe a group of worms? A "bunch" may sound like a lazy descriptor, but it's correct.

Not all Manx cats are tailless like this one.

10 Facts About Manx Cats

Manx cats can have tails of varying lengths, but only “rumpies” or “rumpy risers” are eligible to compete in the championship classes in CFA cat shows.

These books altered history in ways big and small.

46 Books that Changed the World

Here, in no particular order, are just a few of history’s most influential tomes—and how they made humanity look at things in a new light.

25 of the Most Covered Songs in Music History

If there were an award for most covered artists of all time, The Beatles would undoubtedly be a top contender.

Green Energy: 10 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Mask’

Jim Carrey had a year unlike any other actor in 1994, during which he starred in three number one comedies: 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'Dumb and Dumber,' and 'The Mask.'

10 Operatic Facts About Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Nearly a half-century after its release, Queen’s classic “mock opera”—a favorite of Wayne and Garth’s—is still regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

These linguistic illusions will hurt your brain.

5 Linguistic Illusions That Will Make You Go “Wait, What?”

Linguistic illusions—a phenomenon in which your judgment or understanding of a sentence or phrase conflicts with its actual meaning or structure—reveal how we process the world, and remind us that things aren’t always as they seem.

Matthew Macfadyen and Sarah Snook in 'Succession.'

The #@!*~ Most Swear-Filled TV Show Finales of All Time

The Roy family of 'Succession' is pretty foul-mouthed, but are they the filthiest TV characters?

10 Myths About Donating Blood, Debunked

The rules for donating blood have recently changed.

'Weird Tales' was a pioneer in fantasy and horror.

8 Things You Might Not Know About 'Weird Tales' Magazine

The pulp magazine, which turns 100 this year, inspired Stephen King and made a star out of Conan.

The 25 Best Children’s Books of All Time

The best children’s books of all time include works by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maurice Sendak, Louisa May Alcott, and more.

Not a lot of time to clean? Not a problem.

6 Simple Tricks For Cleaning Your House in Half The Time

Mental Floss and Roborock have teamed up to share six easy tips for cleaning your house in no time.

Presented by: Roborock

Tennis star Billie Jean King has had a lasting influence on sports and beyond.

11 Facts About Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King is one of tennis’ most celebrated athletes. But she also championed gender equality efforts and fought for equal pay in sports.

10 Amazing Lighthouses You Can Rent

Whether it's the proximity to the sea or a slice of history that pulls you in, these lighthouses offer something for everyone.

Before you head to the beach, don't forget to apply sunscreen to these key spots.

6 Areas You’re Probably Forgetting When You Use Sunscreen

Even if sunscreen is part of your daily routine, there might be some major areas—like your eyelids—where you’ve been forgetting to apply it.

Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ (black border added).

15 Facts About Leonardo Da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’

Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is one of the most admired, most studied, and most reproduced paintings the world has ever known—and it has inspired some wild theories.

11 Myths About Ticks, Debunked

Before venturing outdoors, read up on the most common myths about ticks.

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