POP CULTURE
8 Weird Dance Crazes From '90s TV Shows
Nothing says the '90s like a cheesy dance craze. These dances will bring back some memories—feel free to dance along.
That Horrible Star Wars Holiday Special
Most Star Wars fans are at least peripherally aware of the Star Wars Holiday special, but almost no one has seen it because it was never released on home video. The special aired on November 17, 1978. Ever since then, everyone involved has been trying t
23 Places Where the Konami Code Lives On
This super-secret Konami Code has a special place in the hearts of the many geeks who grew up with it.
25 Things You Might Not Know About Brain Candy
While Brain Candy is a cult classic, it lost a bunch of money and marked the beginning of a four-year hiatus (read: breakup) for The Kids in the Hall.
The Office Time Machine
11 Disney Character Cameos in Other Disney Movies
The next time you pop one of these classics in, keep your eyes peeled for a few characters having out-of-movie experiences.
The Closing Moment of Every Best Picture Winner
They're presented in reverse order, so you can quiz yourself as you go along.
10 Controversies Caused by Nicktoons
These off-the-wall cartoons have a long history of rubbing some viewers the wrong way, sometimes for reasons you'd never expect.
The Early Acting Careers of Walking Dead Stars
Let's look back at the early careers of some past and present cast members...before walkers roamed the Earth.
5 Famous Characters with Brunette Evil Twins
Having an evil twin can be a drag. They run around causing mischief and often trying to steal their innocent twin’s identity. Thankfully for us, when it comes to the realm of fiction, it's easy to tell the good twin apart from the evil one: by their hair.
15 Things to Know About Popeye on His 85th Anniversary
It was 85 years ago today that one of comics' most famous sailors made his debut . . . and spinach has never been the same.
10 Movies that Premiered at Sundance 20 Years Ago
Since 1978, the Sundance Film Festival has been a launching point for independent filmmakers and a staple of American cinema.
33 Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Songs
In this week's episode of mental_floss on YouTube, The Gregory Brothers stop by to share a little music history.
11 Notable Actors' Screen Tests for Famous Roles
Thanks to the miracle of concept art and screen tests, there’s an alternate dimension of blockbusters where Nic Cage was Superman, Jeremy Sisto has Leonardo DiCaprio’s career, and a Sam Kinison biopic dominated the box office.
11 Outrageous Moments in Niagara Falls Barrel-Riding
For decades, thrill-seekers have fought the odds and common sense by going over the world’s most famous waterfalls in rickety containers—a trip that has claimed several lives.
13 TV Shows That Changed Titles
When these shows got retooled, their names got changed, too.
7 Films That Were Incredibly Difficult to Make
Most movies are easy to make. Then there are these monuments to the determination of their directors, casts, and crews.