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In 1997, the first Harry Potter book was published in the U.K., 'Titanic' arrived in theaters, and you probably had Hanson's "MMMBop" stuck in your head—whether you liked it or not.

The promotion allowed patrons to consume as much pasta as they wanted for $10.99. This turned out to be a questionable business policy.

You want more 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'? Because this is how you get 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.'

From Universal Orlando's wild (and usually inoperable) 'Jaws' ride of the '90s to the very real—and very captive—tiger shark that threw up a human arm and sparked a 1935 murder investigation, the Mental Floss team is sharing some of our favorite stories f

The time capsule dates back to 1887 and was thought to contain an image of Abraham Lincoln in his coffin. Conservators found something else instead.

Each year, when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, countries throughout Latin America ring in the new year with unique traditions.

Even if your dog begs for a taste of your coffee in the morning, letting them try it in any form is a bad idea.

WFH culture has its own set of annoying coworker habits—and a lot of them involve poor Zoom etiquette.

In 1952, Carter—then a Naval officer—was lowered into a nuclear reactor to avert a disaster. His urine became radioactive.

If you're single and ready to mingle, you're better off doing it in Seattle than in Glendale. Here's why.

Where do camels store water? The humps may be the most obvious answer—but that doesn’t mean it’s correct.

Grocery chain Aldi has inspired devotion for one specific section of its stores that shoppers obsess over and make bird sounds in. Really.