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Quiz: Can You Match the Historical Remedy with the Illness?
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17 Wild Animal Superlatives
Quiz: Can You Guess How These Famous Figures Died?
Whatever a person’s accomplishments in life, death tends to be a humbling experience. Can you guess how these notables expired?
Quiz: Can You Guess What These Popular Brands Were Originally Called?
These iconic brands were almost called something else entirely. Can you figure out what it was?
Quiz: Can You Guess the Summer Jobs of These Future U.S. Presidents?
These future presidents worked some not-so-glamorous jobs as teenagers.
4 Misconceptions About Congress
Do members of Congress get free health insurance? And do they all live in Washington, D.C.? We’re tackling those questions and more in the latest episode of Misconceptions.
Get Smarter Every Day With the New 2025 Mental Floss Amazing Facts Calendar
A year’s worth of facts can be found in this desktop-friendly calendar.
25 Books to Give as Gifts This Holiday Season, as Chosen by the Mental Floss Staff
Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, curator of weird anecdotes, or a fan of fiction, we’ve got plenty of books for your holiday gift list.
15 Facts About the Summer Solstice
In 2024, the summer solstice will fall on Thursday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.
Quiz: Can You Match the Song to the Movie That Featured It?
Put your knowledge of music and cinematic history to the test.
23 of Our Favorite Children’s Books
From picture books to chapter books, we went and asked the staffs what their favorite reads as children were.
The Funniest Town Name in All 50 States
From Bumpass to Bugtussle, America's small towns have a flair for humor.
11 of Our Favorite Horror Books
There's no better time of year to crack open a new horror book, and if you're in need of recommendations, the Mental Floss staff has you covered.
Quiz: Can You Guess the Book Based on Its Original Title?
Test your knowledge of literary history with this quiz.