Watch: The Concorde and Supersonic Flight Take Off in 1976
The Concorde shot through skies at 1495 mph—virtually the speed of a bullet—and could get people from San Francisco to Tokyo in six hours.
The Concorde shot through skies at 1495 mph—virtually the speed of a bullet—and could get people from San Francisco to Tokyo in six hours.
There is a list of some top Netflix shows to choose from, but you’re also entitled to pick your own at this potential dream job.
‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ author Maya Angelou has landed a well-earned a spot in Mattel’s most prestigious Barbie collection.
The only thing more therapeutic than watching Bob Ross’s ‘The Joy of Painting’ is assembling a puzzle inspired by it.
It's impossible for Star Wars's "Imperial March" not to sound ominous—even when it's played by a toaster with googly eyes.
Francis Ford Coppola's third installment in 'The Godfather' saga was not a welcome addition to the family.
Like a cat on a perch, the chains on school buses and ambulances seem to dangle with no apparent purpose. Their true mission is actually pretty clever.
If you want to spice up your calendar for the upcoming year, look no further than the holidays on this list.
This confounding cat behavior is mostly because our furry friends love warm spots and attention from you.
'Law & Order: SVU' is known for its shocking twists, but in 2016 the show featured a surprise of a different variety: A cameo appearance from then-VP Joe Biden.
In May 2001, visitors to bookstores around the U.S. stumbled across an unfamiliar magazine on the newsstand. On the cover was a famous face—scientist Albert Einstein, his tongue sticking out—and above his face were two words: Mental Floss.
Mental Floss's first print cover featured Albert Einstein’s tongue, and our first Instagram post was about Rice-A-Roni. Would we do it differently today? Of course not.
Mental Floss is turning 20 this year. To celebrate, we took a walk down memory lane with co-founders Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur. Read on to find out more about the early days of the brand.
In another era, Abraham Lincoln could have made for a great 'Dateline NBC' producer. The future president once penned a true crime tale based on a murder case he worked on as a lawyer.
When entering his second term, Richard Nixon was worried a surplus of pigeon poop would ruin his inauguration. But even in death, these pigeons would have their day.
The best LEGO sets for adults—from the Roman Colosseum to Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley—are no longer scattered around the site.
In the weeks leading up to his inauguration on March 4, 1857, James Buchanan was recovering from a disease that got hundreds of people sick in Washington, D.C.
Celebrated author Patricia Highsmith, who was known for her psychological thrillers, believed that life "didn’t make sense without crime in it."
Good news—you can clean most messes in a cast-iron skillet with a little bit of soap and hot water.
The Henley Passport Index tells you how many places you can visit with your passport. If yours is from Japan, we have good news.
The proprietary egg coffee recipe contains one secret ingredient and several surprising ones—including cheese.
The definition of ‘eponymous’ has changed over time, and ‘titular’ has more than one. Here’s how to use each word correctly.
If you're looking to leave the workforce, these are the best metro areas in the United States in which to be a retiree.
Those white spots on your teeth might be trying to tell you something (like that your mouth is suffering a plaque attack).