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When Taco Bell Tried (And Failed) to Conquer Mexico

You can find Taco Bells in Finland, Romania, and Japan—but none in Mexico. That isn't for lack of trying on the Mexican-inspired fast food chain's part.

Benny (Chris Sullivan) and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) at Benny's Burgers in Stranger Things season 1.

A Stranger Things Locations Tour Is Coming to Atlanta

'Stranger Things' fans who have long wanted to experience the Upside Down for themselves will soon have their chance.

Tiny Toiletries Are Starting to Check Out of Hotel Chains

The miniature shampoo and conditioner bottles are increasingly being phased out for environmental reasons.

9 Monumental Facts About Chimney Rock

Standing around 325 feet tall from peak to base, Chimney Rock looms like a lighthouse on the Great Plains—and had a starring role in a popular video game.

13 Ways to Express Common English Idioms in Other Languages

A lot of idioms have counterparts with similar meanings across several languages. Here are a few international idioms whose meanings you might recognize.

Biking along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

America's 25 Best Big Cities to Live In

Living in a rural area may offer peace and quiet, but big cities have countless virtues, too. Check out the best 25 big cities in the United States.

Chernobyl Will Soon Be More Accessible to Tourists, Ukraine Says

Thanks to the hit HBO miniseries, the Chernobyl exclusion zone is more popular than ever. Now Ukraine has a plan to open it up to more tourists.

12 Strange-But-Real Ice Cream Flavors

I scream, you scream, we all scream for … horse flesh ice cream? Okay, so maybe “we all" don’t. But some people do. A lot of people, in fact. Lobster, foie gras, and ghost pepper, too.

10 Secrets of Airbnb Hosts

Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.

You Can Pay to Cuddle Cows at This New York Farm

For $75, you and a friend have one hour to cuddle with the cattle at Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York.

You Can Get a Passport in 24 Hours—Here's How

It can take weeks to process a passport application. But if you're in a pinch, there's a way to get one in as little as 24 hours—but it's going to cost you.

Oscar Mayer Is Renting Out the Wienermobile on Airbnb For Overnight Stays

The Airbnb listing for the legendary locomotive boasts a hot dog welcome kit, hot dog picnic zone, and hot dog-stocked mini fridge.

Hundreds of Kangaroos Roam the Green at This Australian Golf Course

Australia’s Anglesea Golf Club lets you play golf with—or at least, around—its 300-strong population of eastern grey kangaroos.

Cupboard under the stairs featured on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter in London.

House Boasting a ‘Harry Potter Room’ Under the Stairs Hits the Market in San Diego

If you want to live like Harry Potter did at the most miserable stage of his life, there's a house with its own cupboard under the stairs for sale in San Diego.

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8 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Join the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Eight buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, including Fallingwater and Taliesin West, have been officially recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

The 13 Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington, D.C.

We've covered a lot of the best foods, destinations, and bookstores in all 50 states here at Mental Floss. Now, it's our capital city's turn.

America's 25 Best Beach Towns

While having the beach at your doorstep may sound like an enviable, expensive luxury, it’s more attainable than you might think.

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7 Facts About Sweden's Midsummer Celebration

The big Swedish bash is held every year and is the subject of a new horror film, 'Midsommar.' But the real celebration isn't usually spooky. Usually.

A skyline view of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour.

The 20 Most Expensive Cities for Americans Living Abroad

Thinking of moving abroad for work, play, or something else? See the list of most expensive cities for expats.

English Towns Are Installing ‘Chat Benches’ to Combat Loneliness

Signs on the benches installed in a park and by the waterfront invite anyone to sit "if you don't mind someone stopping to say hello."

Texas’s Magnolia Hotel—a Paranormal Hotspot—Opens Its Doors to Overnight Guests

The Magnolia Hotel—supposedly haunted by a total of 13 ghosts—will soon open its doors to overnight visitors.

11 Tips for Traveling With Your Pet, According to a Veterinarian

Before traveling with a pet this summer, whether by plane or car, read these tips from an expert veterinarian.

10,000 People Gathered at Stonehenge to Welcome the Summer Solstice

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the start of summer. Today, people visiting Stonehenge took that celebration to a whole new level.

Hotels.com Wants to Pay You $10,000 to Test Out Some of America’s Fanciest Hotel Pools

Getting paid to simply hang out by the pool this summer sounds like a job that's too good to be true. But Hotels.com is looking to pay one lucky "Poolhop" $10,000 to do just that.

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