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When Lewis Carroll Was Suspected of Being Jack the Ripper

The author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' might have also been busy disemboweling prostitutes. Or not.

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why Fiber Is So Good For Us

Yet another reason to remember to load your plate with leafy greens.

9 Compelling Facts About Neptune

Neptune is like a celestial paint swatch: a stunning royal blue that demands attention.

Why Do Passports Only Come in Four Colors?

The reason behind the limited color choice is simple.

Want to Travel in 2018? Now’s the Time to Book Cheap Flights

Start planning your dream vacation now.

Space Dust, Not an Alien Megastructure, Is to Blame for Star's Bizarre Behavior

A new study sheds light on the cause of the famous dimming of "Tabby's star."

8 Literary Relics From the World's Largest Private Collection of Mark Twain Memorabilia

Kevin Mac Donnell, a rare bookseller in Austin, Texas, safeguards over 8000 Twain-related items in a climate-controlled home archive.

What to Expect From the ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Set to Pummel the East Coast

Meteorologists are expecting dense snowfall and hurricane-level winds.

Sit Down at a Periodic Table That Holds Samples of Every Element

This isn't your average kitchen table.

Why It's So Hard to Keep New Year's Resolutions (and What You Can Do to Stay Motivated)

It may seem like New Year's resolutions are destined to fail, but we work harder to achieve them if we set goals that are both concrete and demanding.

Photo illustration by Lucy Quintanilla, Mental Floss. Newspaper clippings: Washington County Historical Society. Images: iStock

A Colorful History of The Prison Mirror, America's Oldest Continuously Operated Prison Newspaper

Funded by members of the infamous James-Younger gang, the 19th century penal paper was the first to be produced solely by inmates, for inmates.

The 18 Best Films Of The 21st Century, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Here's what to watch during your winter bingeing sessions.

Why Is the University of Georgia's Mascot a Bulldog?

And when did Uga start showing up on the sidelines?

The Most Googled Topic In Each State in 2017

From solar eclipses to Unicorn Frappuccinos, these are the headlines, events, and trends that dominated our screens in 2017.

The Fastest Way to Sync the Biggest Space Events of 2018 to Your Calendar

New year, new celestial events to get excited about.

Meet Luciana, the New American Girl Doll Who Wants to Be an Astronaut

The character dreams of being the first person to visit Mars.

Exploding Pants Were a Problem in 1930s New Zealand

In the 1930s, farmers weren't sure why their clothes kept bursting into flames.

10 Big Facts About Big Love

The Emmy-nominated HBO series, which was inspired by George W. Bush, spurred controversy within the Mormon community.

How World War II Helped Give Birth to the Softcover Book

When America went to war, the softcover book went with it.

5 Ways to Get Along Better With Your Boss

Use these pro tips to get back into your supervisor's good graces.

Meet Pooh: The Bionic Cat Making History in Bulgaria

Run over by a car, Pooh can still do cat stuff thanks to his titanium legs.

The Animal Most Likely to Kill You in Each State

Being bitten or kicked by a large, hoofed animal is most likely to spell the end in many states.

Watch an Army of Ants Use Teamwork to Take Down a Millipede

Size isn't everything.

10 Fascinating Facts About Space Invaders

Find out the story behind one of the most influential arcade games of the industry's early years.

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