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10 of the Most Popular Street Foods Around the World

From tacos to phở, Spanish empanadas, and everything in between, discover the most iconic street foods that the world just can’t seem to get enough of, according to TikTok.

Jamie Kennedy, Mariah Carey, and Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

10 Wild and Weird New Year’s Eve TV Moments

A look back at some of the times that the small screen celebrated the year’s end in unpredictable fashion.

Halloween isn't the only holiday with superstitions.

Odd Lang Syne: 7 Creepy New Year’s Superstitions That’ll Keep You Up Past Midnight

Some New Year’s superstitions and traditions are spookier than others, but these are some of those most memorable from around the world.

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20 of the Most Valuable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys

TMNT collectible toys are still a hot commodity on sites like eBay, but retro figures like Undercover Raphael rake in the most bucks.

The famous Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado was home to Ancient Puebloan people for hundreds of years.

15 Ancient Cities You Can Still Visit

Make sure your passport is current, book your flight, and let yourself imagine the lives of the people who called these ancient cities home.

Scotland knows how to ring in the New Year.

9 Festive Facts about Hogmanay, Scotland’s New Year’s Celebration

Celebrating the New Year is a big deal in Scotland.

She's probably looking at one of our map or dog pieces.

Our 15 Most Popular Stories of 2024

Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.

David Schwimmer and Courteney Cox boogie down for the new year on 'Friends.'

18 of the Most Memorable New Year-Themed TV Episodes

Revisit classic New Year-themed episodes of beloved TV shows like ‘Friends,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘30 Rock,’ ‘The X-Files,’ ‘M.A.S.H.,’ and beyond.

5 of the Best Cities for New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Want a New Year’s Eve party like no other? Discover which cities host the best celebrations across the U.S., according to a recent WalletHub report.

Some dishes are worth passing over on the holiday.

8 Foods That Are Considered Bad Luck on New Year’s

If you’re superstitious, consider leaving these unlucky food items off your New Year’s menu.

6 Surprising Facts About Boxing Day

Boxing Day occurs on December 26, and continues to be a big day for shopping.

Popeye will soon be at the mercy of low-budget filmmakers.

10 Works Entering the Public Domain in 2025

The 95-year limit on copyright is about to expire on some classic movies, books, and one cartoon sailor.

An exact replica of a cave painting in Lascaux showing a bison and aurochs facing each other, along with small horses and deer.

12 Astounding Facts about the Lascaux Cave Paintings

The astonishing cave paintings of bison, deer, and extinct animals were discovered by accident in France in 1940. They offer a tantalizing glimpse into prehistory.

You’re probably not pronouncing that word correctly.

15 Words You Think You’re Pronouncing Correctly (But You’re Probably Not)

Sorry to break it to you, but ‘mischievous’ isn’t “miss-CHEE-vee-uss,” and ‘boatswain’ isn’t “BOAT-swain.” We’re breaking it all down in the latest episode of The List Show on YouTube.

You don’t need to change out of your pajamas to expand your horizons.

The 10 Most Popular Subjects for Online Learning

The internet is a valuable educational resource, especially when it comes to these topics.

Say “thank you” now, return the gift later.

6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts

There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.

Where does the word 'poinsettia' come from, anyway?

The Origins of 13 Christmas Words

From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.

Menorahs are a staple of this festive celebration.

11 Illuminating Facts About Hanukkah

Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?

20 Things You Might Not Have Known About ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.

Searching for ideas on what to spend your FSA funds on this year? Consider these.

14 Creative Ways to Spend Your FSA Money Before the Deadline

Unsure how to spend your FSA money? From new glasses to over-the-counter (OTC) medication, here are some health products you can purchase using FSA funds.

12 Foundational Facts About the Liver

Not only is the liver your largest internal organ; it is in charge of hundreds of bodily processes ranging from fighting infection to manufacturing proteins and hormones to helping your blood clot.

Airfares are often cheaper on the holiday itself.

10 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

While we can’t promise that your journey to grandma’s house this year will be enjoyable, we know of a few travel tips to make it less stressful.

It can serve all kinds of purposes you might not have expected.

6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree

When it’s time to say goodbye to this year’s Christmas tree, don’t just dump it in the trash. Try one of these eco-friendly methods instead.

Y2K led to a lot of hypothetical scenarios involving mass panic, failing banks, and eating squirrels.

Advice for an Apocalypse: 10 Tips From Y2K Survival Guides

Buy a water bed—you might need to drink it.

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