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22 Fun Facts About Scrooged

Director Richard Donner called 'Scrooged,' his adaptation of Charles Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol,' the movie where Bill Murray became "an actor."

12 Secrets of Bed Bath & Beyond Employees

To get a better idea of what goes on between those stacks of infamously fake towels at Bed Bath & Beyond, Mental Floss reached out to three former employees.

Think beyond the Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

Laughter in the Workplace Can Boost Productivity—and Make You Seem More Competent

It's also good for your health, in more ways than one.

10 Turkey Myths, Debunked

Let's talk turkey—specifically, turkey myths.

25 Fascinating Facts About John F. Kennedy

More than a half-century after his assassination cut his presidency short, JFK remains one of history’s most intriguing figures—and, according to Gallup, America’s favorite president.

Oscar Isaac Says New Star Wars Honors Carrie Fisher In a 'Really Beautiful Way'

"It’s a strange thing to be on the set and to be speaking of Leia and having Carrie not be around."

Confirmed: All Game of Thrones Season 8 Episodes Will Be Over an Hour Long

We're not complaining.

9 People Who Killed John F. Kennedy, According to Conspiracy Theorists

Among those who don't believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing JFK, the same names keep popping up.

The New Halloween Was Supposed to Have a Much Darker Ending

Spoiler alert: One key character wasn't supposed to survive.

Ohio Shelter Is Giving Dogs Short-Term Homes for the Holidays With Its "Sleepover" Program

Here's hoping you fall in love and make it a permanent thing.

The Simple iPhone Cursor Hack That Will Make Texting Easier

You've been moving your cursor the hard way.

Some Lip Balms Make Chapped Lips Worse—Here Are the Ingredients You Should Avoid

Some ingredients are best avoided.

Use This Online Google Tool to Avoid Thanksgiving Traffic Jams

Don't end up spending most of your day off on the road.

Beyond Butterball: 3 Food Hotlines That Can Help You Out of a Thanksgiving Disaster

It's not just Butterball: Other companies offer hotlines staffed with experts who want to help you prepare the best turkey possible—plus delectable side dishes and desserts.