
Creators of The Lion King Say Mufasa and Scar Aren't Related
The dynamics in The Lion King closely reflect how real lions live in the wild, except for one detail—Mufasa and Scar wouldn't have been related by blood.
The dynamics in The Lion King closely reflect how real lions live in the wild, except for one detail—Mufasa and Scar wouldn't have been related by blood.
You’ve probably read (and re-read) 'Charlotte’s Web' and 'Stuart Little,' but E.B. White wrote books, essays, and poems for both children and adults.
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This summer, Mental Floss is inviting readers around the globe to join together online to discuss some of history’s greatest books—with a little something for the kids, too.
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Humans love conspiracy theories, and always have—there’s even evidence that ancient Romans had a few. But with the advent of the internet, they seem to be everywhere. And some of them are actually true.
The abandoned, Wild West-themed amusement park is now for sale, but it comes with a questionable history …
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If you're embarrassed by the number of 'The Office' or 'Friends' episodes you watch on Netflix, you can take steps to hide the titles from your viewing history.
The viral video trend of ice cream licking has grocery stores locking up their freezers and putting security officers in frozen food aisles.
Move over, Unicorn Frappuccino—the Tie-Dye Frappe will be the next colorful Starbucks drink to flood your Instagram feed.
It's a myth that these venomous vipers will always shake its rattle before attacking, but a rattlesnake bite still packs a punch.
That climactic moment in 'Avengers: Infinity War' needed a name. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, everyone started calling it the 'Snap.'
Save the sheep! A 19th-century dike serving as a vital location for a rare breed of sheep is looking for a warden.
With G-Presso, gone are the days when you needed a full 12 hours to make a delicious batch of cold brew coffee.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon—and Buzz Aldrin became the first one to pee on it.
PepsiCo is looking to cut down on plastic waste by transitioning to canned water with its Aquafina brand.
Suspecting the donation may have been a mistake, Arizona Goodwill employees want to return the Purple Heart to the World War II Navy sailor’s family.
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Feral chicken flocks are crowing at dawn, chasing joggers, and trampling local gardens on Jersey, a UK Channel Island.
To pitch your film to the 'Ghostbusters' star, you have to track down an unlisted 1-800 number and leave a message.
Gwinnett Place Mall is still standing and ready for your shopping pleasure, even if it doesn't have all the same features it does on 'Stranger Things.'