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Indiana Twins Were Just Born in Different Decades

Twin siblings Joslyn and Jaxon will have a story to tell for the rest of their lives. They were born in two different eras.

LZ-129 Hindenburg, a rigid airship manufactured in Germany by the Zeppelin Company, catches fire as it comes in for a landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, on May 6, 1937.

15 Facts About the Hindenburg

Rigid zeppelins used to carry the rich and well-to-do across the Atlantic Ocean in style. But after the Hindenburg airship crashed in a fiery heap on May 6, 1937, that industry went up in smoke. Here’s the lowdown on the life and death of this ill-fated f

Gorgeous Timelapse Shows What a Year in Vermont Looks Like in Two Minutes

Is this video undeniable proof that Vermont is the most underrated of all the New England states? We think so.

Dr Pepper's Wild Guns N' Roses Publicity Stunt to Give Everyone in America a Free Soda

Dr Pepper tried to drum up publicity by promising a free bottle to everyone in America if Guns N' Roses came out with their long-delayed 'Chinese Democracy' album in 2008. No one expected the band to do it. When they did, Dr Pepper suddenly had to make go

The Reason Traffic Lights Are Red, Yellow, and Green

Traffic lights have origins on the railways, but they weren't always red, yellow, and green. There was once a white light, and that was not such a great idea.

American Girl Doll Introduces Joss Kendrick, First Doll With a Hearing Aid

And they’ve paired up with 17-year-old soon-to-be Olympic surfer Caroline Marks to promote her message.

History Vs. Episode 10: Theodore Roosevelt Vs. Death

At age 55, Theodore Roosevelt embarked on an Amazonian jungle trek along the River of Doubt, where he very nearly lost his life. It was, in many ways, the icing on the cake of a life brimming with near-death experiences. He had close encounters with wild

One Word You Should Never Use In a Conversation

Those subtly apologetic follow-up emails could be weakening your original message—and affecting others’ impression of you, too.

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Illuminati

It’s rumored that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are members (among a host of other celebrities), and that the group is behind some of the last century’s most historically important events, like the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Headless Torso Found in Idaho Cave 40 Years Ago Confirmed to Be Missing Murderer

Joseph Henry Loveless was last seen escaping from jail in 1916. More than a century later, DNA analysis has linked the missing murderer to a dismembered torso discovered in an Idaho cave in 1979.

Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in No Time to Die (2020).

The Most Anticipated Movies of 2020

It’s officially 2020 and the box office is preparing for a new crop of superhero movies, sequels (some of them long overdue), live-action Disney remakes, and more.

11 Pivotal Technology Plot Points in The Net—25 Years Later

The 1995 Sandra Bullock film 'The Net' predicted we'd all be using high-speed Internet to get pizza. And kill things.

Take a Rare Peek Inside the Spire of New York City’s Chrysler Building

The inside of the Chrysler Building’s spire might not look like you expect—but the view is worth it.

Less Than One Percent of the Population are ‘Super Recognizers’—Take This Test to Find Out If You’re One of Them

This facial recognition test is your chance to earn the right to claim that you never forget a face.

When Did Shaking Hands Become a Standard Way of Greeting Someone?

There's ancient evidence for the custom of shaking hands, but did it mean the same thing then as it does today?

The Story of Ralstonism, One of History's More Bizarre Health Movements

At the turn of the last century, author Webster Edgerly advised readers to achieve optimal wellness by never walking in a straight line and never marrying a woman less than 20 years their junior.

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When John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Stole a Piece of Shakespeare's Chair

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chipped off a piece of wood from Shakespeare's chair in the 18th century—but only because everyone else was doing it.

You Can Now Get Paid Up to $7500 to Move to Vermont

Vermont has always offered snowy weather and maple syrup—and now, it’s offering reimbursement for moving costs.

United Airlines Will Let You Trade in Your Unwanted Gift Cards for Airline Miles

The airline is offering a possible solution for gift cards for stores that you're not crazy about. They'll convert them into airline miles.

Mental Floss's 40 Favorite Stories of 2019

In any given year, we publish up to 5000 stories, from short news posts to longform features and everything in between. And yes, our writers and editors definitely have our favorites—here are some of them from 2019.

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5 Reasons Why You’re Always Late (and How to Fix Them)

Between 15 and 20 percent of Americans are consistently late to appointments and meetings. If you're one of them, here are five reasons you might be habitually late—and here’s how you can fix them.

This Extremely Rare Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Is About to Be Auctioned Off for Big Money

The prototype console was once dismissed as a myth. Now it's about to sell for a considerable sum of money.

Museum of Hangovers Opens in Croatia, Just in Time for New Year’s Eve

Sometimes, the best hangover cure is realizing that your pounding headache is nothing compared to waking up with only one eye.

Cary Grant is pictured in a publicity photo circa the 1940s.

8 Surprising Facts About Cary Grant

Cary Grant reportedly took LSD more than 100 times and was prone to cutting the buttons off his dress shirts. Those two things are probably not related, but you never know.

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