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When Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade

In the 18th and 19th centuries, much of the world worked itself into a tizzy over the idea of people touching themselves.

Take a Ride Through the Scandalous History of the Tunnel of Love

You don't see too many Tunnel of Love rides at amusement parks today, but they once served an important—and risqué—social function.

19 Odd Facts About Animal Sex

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares some surprising facts about sex in the animal kingdom.

Pheromone Traps Could Eradicate Murder Hornets With the Lure of Sex

A new study is proposing an innovative way to eradicate invasive murder hornets: literal thirst traps laced with pheromones.

Not all Olympians get medals—but they all get condoms.

The Stimulating History of Free Condoms at the Olympics

Birds do it, bees do it, even Olympic athletes performing near-superhuman feats do it—so Olympic organizers like to make sure they do it safely.

Meet the Sea Slug With the Disposable Penis

Fans of '90s alternative music may recall King Missile's big single, "Detachable Penis." While the song may have been silly, it turns out than in the animal world, the idea isn't all that bizarre—at least not to the sea slug Chromodoris reticulata.

What's worse than a single mosquito? Mosquitoes that don't want to be single.

Funnel of Love: Mosquitoes Looking for Mates Formed ‘Mosquito Tornadoes’ in Siberia

A mosquito bite eventually goes away. The image of a mosquito tornado, meanwhile, will live in your brain forever.