The Real Reason Harry Potter Named His Son After Severus SnapeSaving a person's life carries some serious weight. Even in the Wizarding World.
It 'Rained' Spiders in Brazil Last Week—and You Can Watch It If You DareThey're not really falling from the sky—but the reality is perhaps even more disturbing.
Fans Think the Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Hints at Iron Man's DeathJust when the 'Avengers: Endgame' trailer had us feeling relieved, too.
New Game of Thrones Teaser Might Hint at Jon Snow's FateIs it a clue? Or is Jon's "usual broody expression" playing tricks on us?
5 Apps to Help You Beat Airport Security Check LinesEven if long lines are inevitable, you can at least come prepared.
Can Watching the Super Bowl Give You a Heart Attack?Sometimes a heartbreaking loss will actually break a heart. And sometimes a diehard fan can actually die.
Stephen King Just Stopped a Maine Newspaper From Cutting Its Freelance Book ReviewsAnd he helped local writers at the same time.
How One Edited Line of Dialogue Totally Changed Black Panther's EndingWhat a difference a reshoot makes.
10 Fierce Facts About Jon BernthalThe celebrated star of 'The Punisher' once threatened to beat Oliver Stone into pulp.
Here's How Many People Grow Up to Hold Their Childhood Dream JobAnd the ones that do get their dream jobs aren't always happy about it.
20 John Carpenter Quotes About Horror MoviesThough he’s made a variety of movies—from fantasy to science fiction films—John Carpenter will forever be known as a master of horror.
If You Want to Be a More Effective Writer, Stop Using Utilize and These Other 12 WordsFollowing this tip may be the easiest way to improve your writing.
Elderly Sloths Live Out Their Golden Years at a 'Retirement Home' in Wales ZooIts oldest resident is 35.
New Game of Thrones Season 8 Teaser Features an Important Callback to the Very First EpisodeYou have to be paying close attention—and have a great memory for details—to notice this one.
Why Chris Evans Turned Down the Role of Captain America 'A Few Times'Yes, even superheroes get scared.
The 20 Products Mental Floss Readers Loved Most in 2018Nerdwax, Harry Potter goodies, and pimple-popping games: These are the things Mental Floss readers bought over the course of last year.