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You best start believin’ in uncanny valleys, Miss Alexa. You’re in one!

Truck signage highlights the dangers of right turns over left turns for a good reason.

From a diabolical Bible to a mournful Japanese war poem, here are eight texts that have been blamed for madness, misfortune, and death.

The Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark for one of the most common words in the English language.

The Amazon Basics line is already full of budget-friendly gems, but now you can save even more.

As well as having a hand in shaping sci-fi as we know it, H.G. Wells also influenced the spheres of science, politics, and more.

'The Great Muppet Caper' is a low-key classic, but here are some facts you might not know about this Oscar-nominated flick.

Double dog dares were around long before Flick resisted one in ‘A Christmas Story.’ But where did dogs come in?

Instructions for making biscuits can be complicated, but this three-ingredient, five-step recipe is hard to get wrong.

The Wicked Witch episode of 'Sesame Street' was pulled from syndication following complaints that it traumatized children.

The three-day Civil War battle was a badly needed win for the North—but like all victories, it came with a price.

There’s a lot more to Arizona than just cacti, arid climes, and the Grand Canyon.

Our Place, makers of the fan-favorite Always Pan, are at it again with this new and innovative line of ovenware.

The singular form of 'they' has been endorsed by writers like Jane Austen and William Shakespeare.

The most beautiful cat in the world is the one in your house, of course. And if it’s a Norwegian Forest cat, mathematicians might even agree.

This O-Cedar mop and bucket has caused a sensation online, and here's why.

From A Song of Ice and Fire to Dune, these unfinished book series left readers wanting more.

Yes, it is possible to underwater your succulents. This is how much moisture the desert plants really need.

With the right strategy, you can beat the Cracker Barrel peg game before your biscuits and gravy arrive.

From sci-fi and horror to heartfelt memoirs and enthralling non-fiction, the Mental Floss Summer 2022 Reading List has something for everyone.

An X-wing model that's been screen-matched with a miniature from 'A New Hope' sold for a record-breaking $2.4 million.

Women were everywhere on the 16th- and 17th-century literary scene, writing and publishing alongside men—but many of their names are still unknown.

Punctuation can be a headache, even when it's just inside a name. Here are eight brand names with problems caused by those important little marks.

If you want to fit in with Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the monarchy, know how to act the part.