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Seattle’s iconic Space Needle debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair—and was inspired by America's Space Race with the Soviet Union.

Your favorite toys from back in the day could help you rake in some serious dough.

From the McFurby to Boo Buckets, some of the most iconic McDonald’s Happy Meal toys can also fetch a pretty penny these days.

Lofty Pursuit's Wonka-inspired candies taste like corn, ham, and blueberry pie.

Tiny Chicken Learns To Walk By Wearing Boots | The Dodo

Nubz has stolen the collective heart of the internet with his zest for life—and strutting.

An Amish family gathers for a meal around their kitchen table.

You might not realize that the Amish sometimes drive in cars and operate power tools.

What did Scrooge mean when he said “Bah! Humbug!” anyway?

The meaning of ‘Bah, humbug!’ is a little more layered than what people normally attribute to Ebenezer Scrooge of ‘A Christmas Carol.’

December 25, 1066, was a big day for William the Conqueror.

Other momentous events have happened on December 25, like Washington crossing the Delaware and the birth of Jimmy Buffett.

There was something for every type of reader on MentalFloss.com in 2023.

Once again, Mental Floss readers proved to be curious about all sorts of niche topics—and our editors and writers were happy to oblige their interests.

'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' (2023) did not have a sweet run at the box office.

You've never heard of most of these movies. There's good reason for that.

Whether it's tea or a great gift card, these gifts are in the bag.

Discover 10 of the best last-minute gifts to give this holiday season, including MasterClass, Nuuly, Blue Apron, and more.

There's a hamper hidden among the presents—can you spot it?

The record for solving the puzzle is 30 seconds. Can you beat that time?

You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?

When it comes to hacks for canned cinnamon rolls, this one is as easy as it is effective.

It wasn't always associated with the holidays.

The hardy plant’s ability to stay vibrant through the winter made it a natural choice for pre-Christian winter festivals, but why is holly now associated with Christmas?

‘The Carol Singers,’ a 1927 print by D.M. Wheeler.

These obscure Christmas songs from the early 20th century might become your new favorite carols.

In 1994, Coca-Cola introduced a soda for the grunge era. It left a bitter taste.

George Washington's preferred eggnog recipe calls for four kinds of booze—and none of them in small quantities.

Everyone thought Pleasant Rowland’s idea was terrible. Thankfully, she didn’t listen. Now there’s a new American Girl movie in development, making it the perfect time to read up on what you might not have known about these beloved dolls.