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Reportedly, it doesn’t contain 1920s fashions or jazz records.
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You may be in for a spooky adventure if you reserve a room at one of these hotels.
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Can you figure out what the two missing letters are and type in the correct word?
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- newWhy Is Space a Vacuum?
Roborock has teamed up with Mental Floss to explain why space is a vacuum—all while pushing the boundaries of smart cleaning technology back on Earth.
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- The Surprising Origins of 25 Animal Names
From rabbits to butterflies, learn the surprising origins of these animal names.
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- Some Spirit Halloweens Will Become Spirit Christmas Stores This Holiday Season
The pop-up Halloween giant is hoping to become a force in the Christmas market.
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- Definition Detective Quiz #9
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
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- Why Movie Theater Popcorn Tastes So Good
Movie theater popcorn really does taste different than the stuff you make at home. Here’s why.
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- The 50 Best Costco Snacks, According to Consumers
Costco shoppers are craving lots and lots of chocolate.
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- Why Scientists Are Crocheting Adorable Wool Hats for Cats
Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.
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- The Global Origins of Town Names in Every U.S. State (With Maps!)
There are lots of UK place names—and plenty of surprises in store.
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- Krispy Kreme Is Celebrating Ghostbusters’ 40th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Donuts
Get ready for Halloween with Krispy Kreme’s Ghostbusters collection.
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- Tune Twist Quiz #11
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
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- Are ‘Muscle Knots’ Actually Knots?
The nagging pain in your neck may feel tight, but it's knot what you think.
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- 6 Weird Ways the English Language Is Redundant
From phrasal verbs to loanwords, here's how English speakers repeat themselves without realizing it.
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- The 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.
If you want to lessen your impact on the environment, consider moving to one of these metro areas.
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- How to Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes
Ever wonder why dogs love to dig holes? We asked an expert to explain the behavior—and how to stop it.
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- Would You Have Been Accused of Witchcraft in the 17th Century?
You didn’t have to be out casting spells and stirring bubbling cauldrons in the dead of night to be at risk of being labeled a witch in the 1600s. Would you have been one of the accused?
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- Graveyard vs. Cemetery: What’s the Difference?
Both are places where we bury the dearly departed, and the words are often used interchangeably. But that hasn’t always been the case.
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- Getting Saucy: 13 Condiments From Around the World
These delicious sauces will have you shoving ketchup and mayonnaise aside.
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- What’s the Kennection? #135
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
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- 7 Easy Tips for Choosing the Best Rug for Your Space
Want to refresh your space with a new rug? Be sure to keep these tips in mind.
- 6 days ago 5 Oct 24, 9:00am -
- 8 Tips for Keeping Your Home Hair-Free
A hair-free home is no hassle at all as long as you’re using these tips and tricks from Roborock and Mental Floss.
- 7 days ago 4 Oct 24, 3:00pm -
- You Can Now Order a $200 South African Safari Through Uber
Uber just made it easy to see lions, cheetahs, and rhinos in South Africa.
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- Avoid This Airline If You Don’t Want to Be Bumped From Your Flight
Traveling is stressful enough. Getting bumped from a flight makes matters worse.
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- The Top 10 Scariest Video Games, According to Science
A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.
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- Old Mold to Be Sold: Fleming’s Original Penicillin Sample Up for Auction
Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and FDR once owned one of Fleming's penicillin mold samples. Now you can, too.
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- Can You Fill In the Blanks and Figure Out the Word? #2
Can you deduce what letters are missing and figure out the word?
- 8 days ago 3 Oct 24, 10:04am -
- Why Do We Tell Scary Ghost Stories?
People have been telling ghost stories for thousands of years. We dive into the psychology behind why people are drawn to such terrifying tales.
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- Attention Video Game Fans: A Nintendo Museum Just Opened in Japan
Here’s another reason to add Japan to your bucket list: a Nintendo museum just opened in the country.
- 9 days ago 2 Oct 24, 6:02pm -
- Spice Things Up With This Chengdu Noodle Recipe
If you’re looking for a unique dinner recipe, make this Chengdu noodle dish from the Institute of Culinary Education.
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- Mount Everest Keeps Growing—a New Study May Help Explain Why
The world’s tallest peak is experiencing an 89,000-year-long growth spurt.
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- 5 Famous Authors Who Were Awarded MacArthur “Genius” Grants
‘Severance’ author Ling Ma is a 2024 MacArthur Fellow; here are some other famous authors who were awarded the grants.
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- Make Your Halloween Party Extra Eerie With This Spooky Fact–Filled YouTube Video From Mental Floss
Set the mood for Halloween with this spooky fact–filled video.
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- Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Beach Read,’ ‘IDGAF,’ and 24 More New Words to the Dictionary
Here are some highlights from Merriam-Webster’s latest slate of additions.
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- Roborock Sends the First Robot Vacuum to Space
Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum became the first robot vacuum to go to space as part of the company’s “Cleaning Beyond Limits” campaign.
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- 6 Infamous Poisoners with Unforgettable Nicknames
Thanks to his outrageous crimes, Graham Young will always be known as the Teacup Poisoner. Here are five others with unforgettable monikers.
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- Definition Detective Quiz #8
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
- 9 days ago 2 Oct 24, 10:01am -
- Gourd vs. Squash: What’s the Difference?
Matters become more confusing when you add pumpkins to the mix.
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- When France’s Père Lachaise Cemetery Used Celebrity Remains to Boost Business
The cemetery failed to interest the public until it started seeking out famous corpses.
- 10 days ago 1 Oct 24, 1:03pm -
- 6 Supposedly Haunted Libraries
Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.
- 10 days ago 1 Oct 24, 11:04am -
- Tune Twist Quiz #10
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
- 10 days ago 1 Oct 24, 9:59am -
- Why Do We Freeze When We’re Scared?
You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.
- 10 days ago 1 Oct 24, 9:02am -
- 11 Facts About the Zodiac Killer
Read up on the case before the new documentary ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ hits Netflix on October 23.
- 10 days ago 1 Oct 24, 6:59am -
- The First-Ever Televised Presidential Debate Was Between Two Women
In 1956, two highly-regarded party figures stepped in for candidates Eisenhower and Stevenson to tackle election issues.
- 11 days ago 30 Sep 24, 5:06pm -
- The ‘Brides in the Bath’ Murders That Shocked Edwardian London
George Joseph Smith was widower three times over. His wives had a nasty habit of drowning in the bathtub.
- 11 days ago 30 Sep 24, 12:59pm -
- Special Viewfinders at Virginia State Parks Let Colorblind Guests See Fall Foliage
Fall just got more colorful for colorblind visitors to Virginia’s state parks.
- 11 days ago 30 Sep 24, 12:03pm -
- Can You Put the Movies in These Popular Film Franchises in the Correct Order?
Break out the popcorn and see how well you know your film franchises.
- 11 days ago 30 Sep 24, 10:01am -
- This Robot Vacuum Takes on Rugs of All Heights—And It’s On Sale Now
Take $200 off Roborock’s Qrevo Curv through October 6—and nab a buy one, get one deal while you’re at it.
- 11 days ago 30 Sep 24, 9:30am -
- 10 Spine-Tingling Spirits From Around the World
From the ‘manananggal’ (Philippines) to the ‘csodacsirke’ (Hungary), you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these terrifying supernatural beings.
- 11 days ago 30 Sep 24, 7:02am -