Mental Floss

MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

Be careful!

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

Marla Mackoul








A litmus test is an idiom for a challenge. But why?

When a politician, sports team, or anyone else faces a defining challenge, it's referred to as a “litmus test.” What's litmus, and why is it being tested?

Jake Rossen