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Discover the vibrant Irish culture through its language and slang. Learn key phrases to use on St. Paddy’s Day and beyond, from ‘craic’ and ‘sláinte’ to ‘céad míle fáilte’ and ‘may the road rise up to meet you.’

A presumably nice Canadian wears their pride.

Canadians are known for their hospitality, but their niceness might be exaggerated.

Waking up at the crack of dawn to catch a flight has its upsides.

Want a hassle-free trip? Catching an early morning flight can potentially save you time, stress, and energy.

The Laroche family shortly before departing on the 'Titanic.'

There are few tales of the ‘Titanic’ left unexplored. Joseph Laroche’s story is one of them.

Looking for extra legroom on your next flight? From JetBlue to Spirit Airlines, discover which U.S. airlines and aircrafts offer the roomiest ride, according to this recent analysis.

Druids celebrating the spring equinox at Stonehenge.

From balancing an egg to eating phallic food, here are nine rituals to celebrate the start of spring.

The origins of Ireland's ‘Emerald Isle’ nickname trace back to the 18th-century physician, poet, and activist who penned the poem “When Erin First Rose.”

He inspired a lot more than just Burns Night.

Burns Night isn't the only thing named after Robert Burns. Streets, towns, and monuments throughout the world were christened in his honor.

Drivers in Iowa have some of the least stressful commutes in the country.

Ginnie and Ranulph Fiennes's Transglobe Expedition circled the globe—just not the normal way.

Turbli crunched the numbers on flight routes with the most turbulence.

It's unclear if this sign in California breaks the new rules.

The Federal Highway Administration thinks funny highway signs defeat the purpose of the sign.

Dublin, Ireland 1960s in color [60fps,Remastered] w/sound design added

This historic footage of Dublin, Ireland, from the 1960s has been colorized and remastered in high definition.

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

The researchers analyzed search engines, search data, and social media in hopes of turning up evidence of time travelers.

Glugging tap water on a plane is a terrible idea.

Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile visits a Chicago school.

Would you relish the opportunity to see the USA through the windshield of a motorized hot dog? Now’s your chance.

Long gone are the days of graffitied subway cars and cigarette ads in Times Square.

Times Square New Year's Eve 2023 celebration.

New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of the most famous traditions in New York City. Learn how Manhattan's most colorful party came to be.

A TSA agent examines a passenger for any remaining dignity.

New technology will soon allow travelers to pat themselves down at airport security checkpoints.

There was something for every type of reader on MentalFloss.com in 2023.

Once again, Mental Floss readers proved to be curious about all sorts of niche topics—and our editors and writers were happy to oblige their interests.