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Sur La Table's Best Black Friday Deals Include Zwilling J.A. Henckels Knives, Le Creuset Cookware, Nespresso Coffee Machines, and More

During Sur La Table's Black Friday 2021 sales event, you can save on Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives, Le Creuset cookware, Nespresso coffee machines, and more.

The plague devastated Eyam in the 17th century.

How One Small English Village Sacrificed Itself to Stop the Plague From Spreading

Eyam, England's drastic response to the plague—including quarantines and social distancing—influenced later medical practice.

When McDonald’s Tried to Make Onion Nuggets Happen

Before developing the Chicken McNugget, McDonald's served Onion Nuggets at select markets in the late 1970s.

(From left to right) Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in 2000.

Director Chris Columbus Explains How Home Alone Influenced Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Chris Columbus directed both 'Home Alone' and the first 'Harry Potter' movie, which ended up having more in common than sweater-clad, unsupervised kids fighting for their lives.

'Vanning' was a popular pastime in the 1970s.

'Shaggin' Wagons': A Rolling History of Van Murals

In the 1970s, counterculture types customized their vans with captain's chairs, waterbeds, and elaborate fantasy airbrushing that was clearly inspired by whatever it was they were inhaling.

Two people can, however, look at the same photo of a rainbow.

Rainbow Disconnection: Why No Two People Can Ever See the Same Rainbow

How do rainbows form? It’s all about light waves, water, and angles—and that includes the angle from which you see one.

Jack Kerouac's classic novel wasn't as spontaneous as you've been led to believe.

8 Facts About On the Road

'On the Road,' Jack Kerouac’s stream-of-consciousness travelogue, charts the adventures of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty as they road trip across the United States. Here’s what you should know.

The Best Tricks for Removing Red Wine Stains From Carpets, Furniture, and Clothing

Red wine stains don't have to become a permanent part of your home's decor. With some common household products, you can remove stains quickly and easily.

The magician P. T. Selbit performing a sawing a woman in half trick.

The Magician and the Suffragette: The Strange History of Sawing a Woman in Half

The magic trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed a century ago by P.T. Selbit, a British magician.

Only 10 Percent of People Can Solve This Sci-Fi Movie Brainteaser in 4 Minutes or Less—See How Long It Takes You

While you wait for the premieres of 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and 'The Matrix Resurrections,' pass the time with this sci-fi movie hidden image puzzle.

Pneumonia can take on various forms, most of which suck.

Pneumonia vs. Walking Pneumonia: What's the Difference?

A 'walking' form of any illness sounds promising, but there are some key differences between these two pneumonia diagnoses you should be aware of.

15 Great Gifts for the British History Buff On Your List

Whether they're homesick for Old Blighty or just fans of 'Bridgerton,' the British history buffs on your list will appreciate these thoughtful gifts.

You can practically smell the sibling rivalry.

Succession’s “Summer Palace” in the Hamptons Just Sold for $105 Million

The filming location for “The Summer Palace,” the season 2 premiere of ‘Succession,’ is presumably clear of dead raccoons.

With this creative alternatives, you won’t even miss tinsel.

7 Festive Alternatives to Tinsel

The fashion of the modern Christmas tree has left tinsel behind, and you can too. With these seven alternatives, we don’t think you’ll even miss it.

Stefan Mrozinski jumps from a rail at the Sandboarding World Championship 2007 at Monte Kaolino.

At This Ski Resort, the Slopes Are Covered With Sand Instead of Snow

Guests can sand ski and sandboard down the massive Monte Kaolino sand dune in Hirschau in Bavaria, Germany.

The document on display at Sotheby's in New York City nearlier this fall.

A Rare, Original Print of the U.S. Constitution Just Sold for a Record-Breaking $43 Million

A precious copy of the U.S. Constitution fetched roughly $23 million more than its estimated value at auction.

Keep this tips in mind while mailing your holiday cookies.

8 Easy Tips For Mailing Holiday Cookies

Mail-proofing holiday cookies is serious business. Here are eight tips for mailing the beloved seasonal treats the right way.

Nikola Tesla demonstrates alternating current (AC) in his lab in 1901.

20 of History’s Most Outrageous Scientific Feuds

History is rife with debate over fundamental aspects of existence—but sometimes, those feuds got a little out of hand. Here are 20 of the wildest scientific throwdowns.

The Mental Floss team drops all of these fun facts and more at cocktail parties.

20 Amazingly Random Facts We've Learned in 20 Years of Mental Floss

No Mental Floss celebration—and no celebration of Mental Floss—would be complete without dropping a few fascinating facts and tidbits of trivia.

Don't mix business (finance) with pleasure.

Why Mixing Your Personal and Business Finances Is a Bad Idea

If you're one of the many entrepreneurs who started a side hustle or launched a business during the pandemic, here's why you need to separate your personal and business bank accounts.

A Funko Pop! of Young Michael Scott—Mullet and All—Is Available for Pre-Order

Now you can pre-order a Funko Pop! of a young Michael Scott from 'The Office' with a mullet and fanny pack.

Careful Where You Step—These 20 Cities Have the Most Dog Poop

If you go for a walk in any one the 20 worst U.S. cities for dog poop, just remember to look down every 5 to 10 seconds.

You Can Get Paid $2500 to Watch 25 Holiday Movies in 25 Days This Year

If you're going to be binge-watching all the best Christmas movies anyway, why not try to get paid for your effort?

Revisiting the Hulk Hands Craze of 2003

When Toy Biz released foam Hulk Hands in 2003, kids went into a violent frenzy. "He punched walls," one mother said of her son's behavior. "He punched furniture. He punched me. And when his 4-year-old friend, Lydia Cole, arrived, he punched her.”

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