Marla Mackoul

Joined: Sep 27, 2023

Why Is Cranberry Sauce Canned Upside Down?

You can save this one for the next time someone makes you mad (though it might not do you any favors, either).

Where Does the Phrase ‘May You Live In Interesting Times’ Actually Come From?

An old toothbrush makes threading a needle a breeze.

Struggling to Thread a Needle? Try Using a Toothbrush

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history in these gripping reads.

12 Fascinating Books on History’s Most Notorious Diseases

Retro Video Shows What Flying in a Concorde Was Like in 2003

Champagne, caviar, and a “kerosene-like” smell made a supersonic flight aboard the Concorde one to remember.

This American icon has become a rare sight.

Why Are Convertible Cars Disappearing From American Roads?

Consumer tastes have shifted over the past 20 years.

Tourists will notice something different about their soda cans when visiting Hawaii.

Why Do Hawaiian Soda Cans Have Ridges Around the Top?

Sodas in the Aloha State look a little different from what you’re probably used to.

Why Do Grooms Break a Glass at Jewish Weddings?

There’s a lot of cultural and religious significance attached to this enduring Jewish wedding tradition. Plus, it’s just plain fun.

Transorbital lobotomies have now entered the chat.

10 Riveting Nonfiction Books on History’s Greatest Medical Mysteries

These gory yet fascinating reads delve into the weirdest chapters of medical history, from the dancing plague of 1518 to the bizarre saga of Typhoid Mary.

Catbus and Totoro from 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988) at MCM London Comic Con

All Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked from Best to Worst, According to Rotten Tomatoes

'Spirited Away' ranks No.6, and the No.1 Studio Ghibli film may surprise you.

Jacqueline Anders/Moment/Getty Images (cat), Jon Mayer/Mental Floss (thought bubble)

How Long Can You Leave Your Cat Home Alone?

According to experts, the answer is a lot shorter than you may think.

Pills come in orange containers for a clever reason.

Why Do Prescription Pills Come in Orange Bottles?

Those orange bottles are no accident—they were specifically designed to keep both medications and people safe.

We can learn a lot from a letter written 300 years ago.

Letters Reveal the Life of a 20-Something in 18th-Century London

From money troubles to a forbidden romance, the life 27-year-old Ben Browne lived in 1719 London should sound relatable to today's young people.

After journaling your feelings, try shredding them.

Having Anger Issues? Try “Shredding” Your Feelings

Instead of anger management classes, all you may need is a pen, some paper, and a trash can.

Your new favorite book is just a click away.

Find Your Next Favorite Book, Movie, Band, and More with This New Media Recommendation Tool

The Global Network of Discovery offers an endless stream of recommendations specific to you.

The Rarest Breed of Goldfish—Thought to Be an Urban Legend—May Have Been Rediscovered in the Wild

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.