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“And then, yada yada yada, I made a movie about Pop Tarts.”

Where Did ‘Yada Yada Yada’ Come From?

The ’90s catchphrase was made famous by ‘Seinfeld,’ but Jerry and company didn’t coin it.

Guess the year when Lisa reined supreme.

Watch How Baby Name Popularity Changes Over Time

Step aside, John and Mary—make way for Liam and Kaitlyn.

These true stories inspired some spooky legends.

11 Terrifying Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True

Sorry to tell you, but killers really have crawled out of medicine cabinets to attack their victims.

Quitting Smoking Is Beneficial Even in Old Age, Study Finds

Science reinforces that it’s never too late to stop smoking.

Do Wombats Use Their Butts as Deadly Weapons?

An important investigation of the muscular marsupials’ bony backsides.

You can do something good with unwanted Halloween candy this year.

Cash for Candy Will Pay You for Halloween Leftovers—and Then Send Them to Troops

Even candy corn.

14 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Whistler’s Mother’ (a.k.a. ‘Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1’)

While affection grew for this painting, its true intentions—and even its real name—got lost.

iOS 18 offers several new features, including the ability to communicate via satellite.

How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Satellite Phone If You Lose Coverage

This feature may come in handy in an emergency situation.

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Announcement Trailer

Nintendo Wants to Gamify Your Mornings With Its New ‘Alarmo’ Clock

Alarmo allows you to wake up amid visuals and sound effects from your favorite Nintendo games.

The National World War I Museum and Memorial is set to unveil its century-old time capsule.

The National WWI Museum Is About to Open Its 100-Year-Old Time Capsule

Reportedly, it doesn’t contain 1920s fashions or jazz records.

According to hotel visitors, people can expect paranormal activity at these places.

The 13 Most Haunted Hotels, According to Guest Reviews

You may be in for a spooky adventure if you reserve a room at one of these hotels.

Can You Fill In the Blanks and Figure Out the Word? #3

Can you figure out what the two missing letters are and type in the correct word?

Why Is Space a Vacuum?

Roborock has teamed up with Mental Floss to explain why space is a vacuum—all while pushing the boundaries of smart cleaning technology back on Earth.

Presented by Roborock

5 Weird American Cemetery Legends

These strange, spooky cemetery tales of vampires, ghosts, and bloody headstones will keep you up at night.

When President Grover Cleveland Was Given a Proto-Ouija Board as a Wedding Present

The gift helped commercialize the “talking board,” and paved the way for future models.

The Surprising Origins of 25 Animal Names

From rabbits to butterflies, learn the surprising origins of these animal names.

Spirit Halloween wants to dominate the holiday season.

Some Spirit Halloweens Will Become Spirit Christmas Stores This Holiday Season

The pop-up Halloween giant is hoping to become a force in the Christmas market.

A farrier holding a horse’s newly shod hoof.

Why Do Some Horses Need Shoes, But Cows Don't?

There are many reasons why horses might need shoes. There’s pretty much only one reason why cows don’t.

Definition Detective Quiz #9

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

Beryl, Helene, Milton—recent hurricane monikers aren’t exactly the most popular girls’ and boys’ names.

9 Fun Facts About ‘Once Bitten‘

The vampire comedy was actor Jim Carrey’s first starring film role.

Why Movie Theater Popcorn Tastes So Good

Movie theater popcorn really does taste different than the stuff you make at home. Here’s why.

The 50 Best Costco Snacks, According to Consumers

Costco shoppers are craving lots and lots of chocolate.

Why Scientists Are Crocheting Adorable Wool Hats for Cats

Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.

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