Maps

This island may look mysterious, but it isn’t a phantom island.

Old maps are littered with islands that have vanished. What happened to these strange and unexplainable lost lands? Did they ever exist in the first place?

What‘s your state‘s favorite McDonald‘s menu item?

McDonald‘s fans across the U.S. have spoken: See which items top the charts in each state.

This map caused a stir in the early 2000s.

From a U.S. map with only 38 states to a probable hoax, these maps definitely had geographers buzzing.

“Gaslighting“ is the most commonly searched term in the U.S.

If you’ve ever looked up the definition of “gaslighting,” you’re not alone.

For some soldiers confined in German POW camps during World War II, ‘Monopoly’ was so much more than just a board game.

Baking and food items were most popular.

From heart-shaped waffles to bathtubs, see what your home state is searching for this Valentine’s Day.

Buffalo chicken is still a crowd-pleaser.

From buffalo chicken to artichoke dip, find out which dips are making waves across the U.S. for Super Bowl 2025.

Find out which brands have states fired up this year.

Which food is the top pick in your state?

Buffalo chicken dip is a classic for a reason.

See which cities in the U.S. offer the most romantic proposal experiences.

If you’re planning a proposal in the near future, these cities offer scenic spots for unforgettable moments.

Many coffee drinkers prefer mom-and-pop shops to corporate franchises.

From Knoxville to Lincoln, these independent coffeeshops are brewing up some love.

Earth has played host to an untold number of human-made borders over the years.

What was going on around the globe in 4000 BCE? This map shows you.

Some of these relocation destinations may surprise you.

Where do residents of your home country dream of relocating to?

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

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

Some of the destinations might surprise you.

See if your favorite holiday treat is on the list.

The Mercator Projection, Ptolemy’s ‘Geographia’, the Fra Mauro Map, and even Google Maps have all shaped how we experience the world around us.

The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas—and dug deeper to provide American data state by state.