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10 Crazy PR Stunts Throughout History
A few poorly phrased tweets don't seem nearly as bad when you see what these people did for press.
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6EQUJ5: The Wow! Signal
It looks like a license plate or a random jumble of letters and numbers put together by a preschooler. But “6EQUJ5” is the most tantalizing lead we have so far towards one day answering one of the most profound questions we can ask: is there intelligent l
People Used to Heat Up Their Dr Pepper
Love soda, but hate yourself? Try heating up some Dr Pepper this winter.
How an Old Bird Poop Law Can Help You Claim an Island
First things first: You'll need to make sure the island you're interested in is covered in fecal matter.
What Is It Like To Be Invisible?
Discover the surprising (and very real) benefit of feeling like you're going unseen.
7 Sneaky Subliminal Messages Hidden in Ads
Does subliminal advertising really work? It got attention for these companies.
The Story Behind That Nixon-RoboCop Photo
I know I’m not the only one mesmerized by this phenomenally random photo of the retired 37th President of the United States palling around with The Future Of Law Enforcement.
11 of the FBI’s Most Amusing Bank Robber Nicknames
The nicknames are supposed to be a tool for helping catch crooks, but it seems as if they’re really cooked up to keep special agents amused.
'Nub City': Vernon, Florida's Decade-Long Insurance Scam
The town conned insurance companies out of millions in the 1950s. It only cost an arm and a leg (or dozens).
Why the Fugate Family Has Blue Skin
Their complexions became something of a scarlet letter—or an indigo letter, as it were.
That Time When Victorians Contracted Fern Fever
Pteridomania was a fearsome ailment. Symptoms caused women to swoon, fall off of cliffs and entire species to fall into endangered status. But the contagious disease wasn’t one of the body—rather, “fern fever” was a fad that swept through England during t
Why Does Haydn's Tomb Contain Two Skulls?
Grave robbers made off with the composer's skull in 1809. So how did two different heads end up back where he's buried?
The Murphy Behind Murphy's Law
Tarrare, the Greatest Glutton of All Time
He was able to consume his own weight in beef by the time he was 17
6 Historical Heads Stolen From Their Graves
F.W. Murnau isn't the only historical figure to have lost his head after death.
The World’s Strangest Radio Broadcasts
Who exactly is tuning in to these unclaimed radio number stations?
Mary Shelley's Favorite Keepsake: Her Dead Husband's Heart
The gruesome way the author of Frankenstein coped with her husband's death.
How a Woman Should Undress, According to the 1930s
Before starting, always remember to check for "peepers."
24 Unexpected Things You'll Find on Cruise Ships
In this week's episode of mental_floss on YouTube, John Green breaks down the weirdest things you'll find on cruise ships.
This Is the Brain of the Man Who Shot James A. Garfield
The failed lawyer, newspaperman, and evangelist—enraged that the president’s advisors had refused him an ambassadorship he believed he deserved—had been stalking Garfield for months, intent on killing him.
8 Collections Featuring Hair as Art and Souvenir
Humans have been using hair to create jewelry and artwork for thousands of years. Here's where you can see some of it on display.
The Time a King's Head Turned Up in Some Guy's Attic
Frenchman Jacques Bellanger was using his storage space for more than just dusty Christmas decorations.
The Rivalry of Brooklyn Neighborhoods: Pigtown and Spotless Town
Needless to say, the residents of the rival neighborhoods didn't care for each other very much.
One Man's Passion Project to Curate the World's Airport Carpets
The famous PDX carpet might be gone, but there are others out there waiting to be appreciated.