

Nitya Rao
Joined: Jan 8, 2026
Nitya Rao is a writer and editor covering pop culture, lifestyle trends, and the unexpected facts hiding in plain sight. She’s previously written for Seventeen, Glossy, and The Pioneer Woman, covering everything from entertainment news to food and shopping trends. When she’s not chasing the next great story, she’s probably in the hot room practicing yoga or trying new foods.




Think you know your ’90s movie stars? Take this Mental Floss quiz and see if you can name these iconic actors and actresses from the decade in under 10 minutes.
Beyond the festivities, Mexican cuisine is steeped in history. Discover the sacred rituals behind three traditional Mexican foods we love to celebrate and eat today.
Boost your Wordle game with this handy list of 5-letter words ending in “Y.” Discover previous Wordle solutions, expand your vocabulary, and improve your guessing strategy.
Average rent varies widely across 100 U.S. cities, with a new map revealing where prices are highest, lowest, and how concentrated expensive markets really are.
From California’s hidden coves to Minnesota’s unexpected shoreline, explore 7 U.S. beaches that feel like tucked-away escapes far from the crowds.
From chocolate chip cookies to potato chips, here are six foods that were invented by accident and went on to become everyday staples.
Pop culture’s most iconic characters don’t look quite so innocent under closer inspection. From 'The Devil Wears Prada' to 'Titanic', here are five villainous movie characters who might deserve a rewatch.
Why do people call police “12”? Explore the origins of this slang term, how it spread through music and pop culture, and what it actually means today.
Why do people say “the devil is beating his wife” during a sunshower? Here’s the meaning behind the Southern saying and how it connects to weather folklore.
Discover which countries generate the most economic output per hour worked, ranked by GDP per hour. See how productivity compares across OECD economies.
From Taco Bell’s Waffle Taco to McDonald’s McSpaghetti, these discontinued fast food items were once sold in major chains—and we still can’t believe they existed.
How well do you know world capitals? Take on this alliterative challenge and race against time to score big.