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The types of songs cut on vinyl may be changing, but the way the physical records are made has stayed the same.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of James Cameron’s ‘Titanic,’ WHOI has released never-before-seen footage of the real-life shipwreck.

The stories behind these phrase origins are amazing. Too bad they’re not true—and too bad they’re often repeated as fact. Here’s the real scoop behind the expressions.

From the dangers of being a “sexual vampire” to the best ways to charm your in-laws, here’s what relationship advice looked like in the past.

Hot sauce wasn't always considered a staple of pantries around the world. If you've ever wondered who invented Tabasco sauce, or what Scoville Heat Units really measure, read on.

IKEA is beloved around the world, but there’s at least one place where it’s illegal to name your baby after the furniture store: Its home country of Sweden.

From what causes ice ages and how many we’ve had, to the species that thrived and the ones that died, here’s what you need to know.

Let’s take a roadtrip through the country, with stops at a self-flushing latrine, a collection of human brains, and much more.

This video tracks the evolution of New Year's Eve in Times Square since the tradition began.

In this episode of The History of Fun, Mental Floss producer and host Justin Dodd traces the topsy-turvy track of roller coaster history and explores the science behind being thrilled.

From scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses to memory foam, here’s all the tech you should be thanking NASA for.

From their dark roots to their migration to America, gummy bears play a large role in the history of candy.