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Mental Floss readers wanted to know all about dogs, dogs, and dogs in 2022.

In 2022, Mental Floss readers had trucks, dogs, food, Wordle, and the royal family on their minds.

There’s a lot you may not know about the Duke of Sussex.

In the midst of the incessant press speculation and gossip, many less well-known things about the Duke of Sussex have become lost in the shuffle.

Charles Dickens wrote more merry tales than just 'A Christmas Carol.'

Such was the success of 'A Christmas Carol' that the four festive stories Dickens published after it—some overlooked classics, others critical flops and missteps—have since largely become eclipsed by their better-known predecessor.

This instant holiday classic has been entertaining comedy lovers for decades.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is the gift that keeps on giving (and you kind of have Stanley Kubrick to thank for its existence).

Have you ever ridden one of Pittsburgh’s inclines?

Pittsburgh residents may seem like they speak a different language. And in a way, they do: Residents call their distinct dialect Pittsburghese. Here are some slang terms to know so you don’t look too much like a tourist.

Olivia Hussey stars in Bob Clark's 'Black Christmas' (1974).

Nearly a decade before he made ‘A Christmas Story,’ Bob Clark turned a horror movie about an unsuspecting group of sorority sisters and a mysterious killer lurking in their attic into a different kind of holiday classic.

What does the 'J' stand for? And when will he get his Oscar?

Getting snowed in with these books wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

Get snowed in with the best books to read in winter, including “Snowblind” by Ragnar Jónasson, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” and other great reads.

(Left to right) Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, and Chris Pratt in 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'.

‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Story,’ and ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ all made the list. So did ‘Die Hard.’

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, bagpipes, and some of the world’s finest whiskies all hail from Scotland—but the country’s most lovable export might be the Scottish Fold Cat. (Sorry, Scottish Terriers.)

According to paternalistic hereditary succession, Charles Edward Stuart was directly in line to the throne.

Keep these smart synonyms in mind for your next conversation.

Use these synonyms to reboot your vocabulary.

From pizzelle to vanillekipferl, cookies are an important part of holidays no matter where you celebrate.

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following the 1986 meltdown.

The area remains a chilling reminder of nuclear disaster, while at the same time drawing thousands of tourists each year.

As ‘A Christmas Story’ has grown in popularity, so has one of its most recognizable props: the leg lamp, that glowing gam otherwise known as “a major award.”

A very sweary Billy Bob Thornton stars in 'Bad Santa' (2003).

Some holiday favorites are fun and festive. Others have an F-bomb count to rival 'Goodfellas.'

Why let 'tis have all the fun? This season, get in the proclitic spirit with these 10 other charming word-beginning contractions.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is one of the most famous films of all time—but it differs quite a bit from the novel on which it was based. From the color of the coveted slippers to a one-eyed Wicked Witch, here are 10 key differences.