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The hyper-violent arcade smash of 1992 was too bloody even for Congress.

Joseph N. Welch is credited with bringing down the fearmongering Sen. Joseph McCarthy during a congressional hearing in 1954. But his famous plea has since taken on a life of its own.

From “Alien” to “Gone with the Wind,” some classic movies you might not expect actually do manage to pass the Bechdel test.

In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd is investigating some enduring myths about journalism, from its alleged bias to premature reports of its death.

Here's your chance to work for King Charles III's private secretary.

The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.

The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.

Generation Alpha—the children of Millennials and the kid siblings of Generation Z—was born the same year the iPad was released.

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

For the second year in a row, ‘TIME’ has singled out a dozen actors, sports figures, and activists making a difference in the world.

Since making her national TV debut with ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ Oprah has become a global icon. Discover more fascinating facts about her life here.

Mental Floss's writers and editors share their favorite stories from 2022.