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Though often associated with wisdom, owls also bring danger and darkness.

Not everything you see in movies and TV shows about gladiators are true. We debunk five misconceptions here.

Consider yourself a trivia whiz? Start your day with these questions—and answers—covering general knowledge and this day in history.

These are the most popular sodas in every state of the country. See if you agree with your state’s favorite.

Test your knowledge of the 'Game of Thrones' universe with this quiz and see how many characters you can match to their surnames.

Discover the specific food Anthony Bourdain ate on a trip to France that ignited his lifelong obsession with food and cooking.

Hands touching lightbulb with label "Mental Floss Riddles"

Give your brain something to puzzle over with these 50 tricky riddles with answers provided.

Before Al Capone became America's most notorious gangster, he absorbed the lessons of one ruthless mentor.

Milk poured into iced coffee drink in glass

From mochas to espresso, every country has their preferences when it comes to a cup of joe.

David Bowie was a voracious reader who, by his own admission, kept every book he ever read. Here are 100 of the rock star's favorite reads.

Jason Voorhees of ‘Friday the 13th’ costume

There have been some excellent slasher movies of the past. How well can you name them just from the name of one of the side characters?

From Zoomer and Zorbit notebooks to bean buddies and jackets, these Lisa Frank items will take you back to a rainbow-colored time—for a pretty penny.

Hugh Laurie And Geena Davis In 'Stuart Little'

An art historian named Gergely Barki discovered the lost Róbert Berény painting 'Sleeping Lady with Black Vase' while watching 'Stuart Little' with his daughter on Christmas Eve.

From the myth of the "evil twin" to the possibility of telepathy, twins are often subject to various myths and misconceptions.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

From jewelry trends not dissimilar to those today to very outdated creams, these five items could be found on most vanities in the 1920s.

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt in ‘Parks and Recreation’

Every sitcom includes a love interest (or two), but can you remember them all? We're putting your sitcom knowledge to the test with this latest quiz.

What we know about the woman, the sailor, and the photographer who captured the iconic moment.

From 600-pound butter cows to husband calling competitions, these are some of the most unique things you'll find at American state fairs.

Slender Man silhouette animated in forest

This modern monster was created in 2009, but has already inspired several real-world crimes. Here's the story of Slender Man, from his humble origins to his terrifying legacy.