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At their peak, over 14,000 covered bridges were scattered across the U.S. Roughly 500 remain.
Marla Mackoul|
The exact number is hotly debated—but there are dozens. 
Mike Rampton|
Bram Stoker’s creative process behind his iconic Gothic novel was shrouded in mystery for nearly a century.
Sher Hackwell|
Harry Reichenbach would do anything to get publicity, even if it meant staging deaths.
Jake Rossen|
This riddle comes from a book published in 1884—can you figure out the answer?
Paul Anthony Jones|
A witch may not always dress in a pointy hat and fly on a broomstick, so start paying attention to things like how many pets they have, how many times they’ve been married, and if they weigh more than a stack of bibles.
Stacy Conradt|
Need an interesting fact to drop at parties? Look no further.
mentalfloss .com|
They’re so-called minimalist modern farmhouses, painted white, with black roofs, window frames, and railings, seemingly adrift from architectural context. Where did the big black-and-white look come from, and why is it so popular?
Tim Brinkhof|