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Send your playlist back in time with Christina Aguilera.

Every year since 1958, Billboard Hot 100 has declared the season's top song.

One way to identify the best ‘Jeopardy!’ players of all time is to look at who stayed at the podium the longest.

Make your next beach trip a truly relaxing vacation.

Chances are, you're planning on a few beach trips this summer, but make sure you don't leave the house without these essentials.

While you may be familiar with her creative take on household chores, here are a few things you may not know about Amelia Bedelia.

Memorize these if you're a mnemotechnist, but be careful not to come off as magniloquent, lest you make everyone maungy.

A number of Fabergé eggs owned by the Romanov family (though not this one) disappeared after the Russian Revolution.

From lost pieces of media to irreplaceable works of art to literal pirate booty, these are the amazing and tragic stories behind valuables that seem to be gone forever.

Do you see your name in this image? Probably.

Michael was the undefeated champ of baby boy names for literal decades. But then Jacob came along.

From a diabolical Bible to a mournful Japanese war poem, here are eight texts that have been blamed for madness, misfortune, and death.

As well as having a hand in shaping sci-fi as we know it, H.G. Wells also influenced the spheres of science, politics, and more.

When Miss Piggy ends up in the clink, it's up to the gang to save her.

'The Great Muppet Caper' is a low-key classic, but here are some facts you might not know about this Oscar-nominated flick.

The Grand Canyon is one of Arizona's most recognizable features, but there's a lot more that you should know about the state.

There’s a lot more to Arizona than just cacti, arid climes, and the Grand Canyon.

A Norwegian Forest cat flaunting her near-perfect facial proportions.

The most beautiful cat in the world is the one in your house, of course. And if it’s a Norwegian Forest cat, mathematicians might even agree.

Writer George R.R. Martin of "Game of Thrones" signs autographs during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention.

From A Song of Ice and Fire to Dune, these unfinished book series left readers wanting more.

We've compiled 24 books from a range of genres that deserve a spot on your to-read list.

From sci-fi and horror to heartfelt memoirs and enthralling non-fiction, the Mental Floss Summer 2022 Reading List has something for everyone.

Women were everywhere on the 16th- and 17th-century literary scene, writing and publishing alongside men—but many of their names are still unknown.

That pesky little exclamation mark can play havoc with news headlines.

Punctuation can be a headache, even when it's just inside a name. Here are eight brand names with problems caused by those important little marks.

If you want to fit in with Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the monarchy, know how to act the part.

Area 51 has been strongly associated with alien sightings and secret government studies for decades. Here are a few facts you might not know about it.