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The Fascinating Stories Behind 11 Beloved Regional Soft Drinks

While some brands have branched out from their humble beginnings, others have maintained a more localized appeal.

15 Fascinating Facts About ‘Pet Sounds’

The story of how Pet Sounds was made has been told and retold (and parodied) plenty of times since its release in 1966, but there are still many fascinating little stories about the album that may have gone under the radar.

12 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

Its cantilevered tiers hang over a 30-foot waterfall—Frank Lloyd Wright’s ingenious way of melding the human-made structure with its natural surroundings. Here are 12 facts about its history and legacy.

15 Times That Animals or Inanimate Objects Went to Court

For centuries, an inanimate object or animal could be held responsible—and punished!—for committing a crime.

Your Bedroom Is the Dustiest Room in Your House—Here Are 6 Ways To Deal With It

Bedrooms are notoriously dusty, but you can get rid of buildup and enjoy a cleaner space with these six useful tips.

The Top 10 Trending Culinary Destinations for Summer 2025

If you want to get ahead of the crowds, check out Airbnb’s top travel spots for food lovers in 2025.

Villa Baviera was originally a Germany colony known as Colonia Dignidad.

10 Failed Utopias

Inspiring to imagine but nightmarish to live in, these failed communes have become cautionary tales in hubris and ego.

How some people spend their summer vacation.

The 12 Best Destinations for Shark Spotting

Want to come face-to-fin with a great white? Book a trip to one of these 12 shark-spotting hotspots.

Linz, Austria, isn‘t a popular travel destination, but it should be.

The Top 20 Under-the-Radar Travel Destinations in Europe

Escape the crowds this summer by exploring Europe’s hidden gems—from the artsy city of Linz, Austria, to the medieval time capsule of Carcassonne, France.

Fabbriche di Careggine, a sunken town in Italy, emerges from under Lago di Vagli reservoir.

10 Real-Life Sunken Cities

Forget Atlantis (which probably doesn’t exist)—we’re taking a trip to 10 real cities that ended up underwater.

47 Amazing Facts About All 45 American Presidents

Read on to discover which American president wanted to be a concert violinist, which carried a dictionary around in his pocket, who burned his official White House portrait, and why Joe Biden's dog made history.

5 Defunct Calendars

Cultures throughout history have come up with their own unique ways to track the days, months, and seasons.

26 Things You Might Not Have Known About ‘Hamilton’

The groundbreaking Broadway show turns 10 this year, so here are a few things you might not have known about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s take on the life and times of the $10 founding father.

Hold on to Your Straw Hat: ‘One Piece’ Is Getting the LEGO Treatment

LEGO’s “One Piece” collection features a chibi Luffy figure, the Baratie Floating Restaurant, and more.

Waikiki Beach is gorgeous, but some visitors aren’t satisfied.

The 20 Most Complained-About Beaches Worldwide

Looking for a peaceful beach getaway? Find out which ones to avoid this summer.

The 10 U.S. Cities With the Most Diverse Food Scenes

Hungry for international flavors? See which U.S. cities earned top marks in restaurant diversity, according to The Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.

13 Fun Slang Terms We Got From ‘Jaws’

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ isn’t just an enduring summer classic—it also includes plenty of fun slang terms that’ll make you feel like its Shark Week all year long.

22 Things You Might Not Know About the Stanley Cup

Who is this Lord Stanley anyway? Find out more about the history and strange mishaps surrounding the NHL’s Stanley Cup.

8 Stolen—Then Recovered—Pieces of Art

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy is covering works of art that went missing but were thankfully recovered—in the case of a couple of paintings, twice.

A mural titled ‘The Security of the People’ by Seymour Fogel, illustrating the values and programs put forth by the New Deal.

10 New Deal Programs We Now Take For Granted

Nearly 100 years after the Great Depression, Americans are still benefiting from New Deal programs—and their protections and entitlements have become such a part of the social fabric that we often take them for granted. Here are just a few.

The 20 Best Spots to Watch the Sunset in the U.S.

From Yellowstone‘s Calcite Springs and Hawaii‘s Kilauea, these are the best places to be at dusk.

Jayne Mansfield on the set of ‘The Girl Can’t Help It.’

19 Fascinating Facts About Jayne Mansfield

The bottle-blonde bombshell studied five languages, played the violin and the piano, and reportedly had an IQ in the 160s. Here’s what else you need to know about actress Jayne Mansfield.

These guide dogs were the difference between life and death.

10 Very Good Service Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

From guiding their owners to safety during 9/11 to dialing 911 during medical emergencies, these pups took their lifesaving duties to a whole other level.

A night at the museum is closer than you may think.

9 Museums Where You Can Spend the Night

If you ever dreamed of being Ben Stiller in “Night at the Museum”, we’ve got the next best thing.

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