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6 Simple Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep, According to Science

Mental Floss and Cheribundi have teamed up to share these six simple tips—all backed by science—for increasing and improving your rest.

Presented by: Cheribundi

How well do you know humankind's best friend?

42 Amazing Facts About Dogs

Detox from the world by learning more about the animal that humorist Josh Billings called "the only thing on Earth that loves you more than you love yourself."

How Steven Seagal Claimed His Place as the Worst Host In 'Saturday Night Live' History

For more than 30 years, 'SNL' cast members have regularly cited Steven Seagal as the worst host the show has ever had—an ignoble distinction for a program that's been on the air for half a century.

Being a night soil man was a thankless job.

How the Victorian Era's 'Night Soil Men' Kept London From Going to Waste

The fetchers of feces known as night soil men tackled a dangerous, thankless job—all in an attempt to keep Victorians unburdened by their ever-growing piles of poop.

Pumpkin Spice Cup Noodles Are the Fall Food Nobody Asked For

If you're feeling brave, follow Nissin's suggestion and top your pumpkin spice Cup Noodles with whipped cream.

Orcas Are Ramming Sailboats Off the European Coast

The killer whales are playing a dangerous game with boaters, and scientists aren't sure why.

40 Tremendous T-Words To Titivate Your Vocabulary

Some of these words may not be used until Tib's Eve, but that shouldn't stop you from trying, lest you look like a timdoodle.

Voting in a church can have some unexpected consequences.

Why Churches Are Such Popular Polling Places

Casting your ballot in a house of worship may influence you more than you realize.

The Animorphs books—and their iconic covers—were inescapable in the late '90s.

12 Facts About the Animorphs Book Series

From author K.A. Applegate's true identity to the technology behind the covers, here's everything you should know about Animorphs.

30 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate in September

Even after Labor Day has come and gone, there is still plenty to celebrate in September. Also: It's Happy Cat Month!

It’s a treat your pooch won’t forget anytime soon.

Treat Your Dog to Doughnut-Shaped Biscuits From Krispy Kreme This Weekend

In honor of National Dog Day, Krispy Kreme is selling dog treats shaped like their classic doughnuts.

Monuments, statues, houses, cars, and even sneakers have been built out of spite.

38 Things Done Out of Spite

Spite causes us to act in ways that might cause us to suffer but somehow still feels so good. Perhaps that's why people have built literal monuments to spite.

8 Facts About Legendary Animator Don Bluth

In a career that has spanned more than 60 years, Don Bluth has been a director, animator, production designer, video game designer, illustrator, and teacher with such beloved films as 'The Secret of NIMH' and 'An American Tail' to his credit.

Spot the Black Bowtie in This Wedding-Themed Puzzle

If you’ve been attending weddings this year nonstop, you should ace this hidden-image puzzle.

15 Dog Breeds With Long Lifespans

Though it’s impossible to predict the age your dog will reach, some breeds do live to be older than others.

Hold Your Phone Up to the Night Sky and This App Will Identify Stars, Planets, and More

Sky Guide will answer all your burning stargazing questions, from “What am I looking at?” to “What should I be looking at?”

Yes, You Need to Clean Your Belly Button—Here’s the Best Way to Do It

People with outie belly buttons, rejoice—the cleaning process is easier for you.

Kick off your fall semester with these weird but useful dorm essentials.

10 Weird but Useful Dorm Accessories You Can Get for Under $25

Dorm life can be tricky, but these 10 unusual dorm accessories under $25 can be an edge-maker.

Can You Spot the Patch of Floor Hidden Among All the Moving Boxes?

Supposedly only 5 percent of participants can do it in under a minute.

It's not everywhere that you can walk on a lake—but you can in Alaska.

The 20 Coldest States in the U.S.

If snow sports and curling up with a good book and steaming mug of tea are your favorite activities, you might want to consider moving to one of America's chilliest states.

How Super-Recognizers Are Helping Police Solve Crimes

Super-recognizers have a rare and uncanny ability to remember faces—a skill that’s estimated to affect just 1 to 2 percent of the population.

Why Do We Say People Pass ‘With Flying Colors’?

Like so many other phrases, the meaning of ‘pass with flying colors’ has nautical roots.

James Webb NIRCam composite image of Jupiter system.

See Jupiter's Auroras in the Latest Images From NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

In addition to capturing spectacles millions of light years away, the James Webb Space Telescope can also show us planets like Jupiter from a fresh perspective.

Meet the 'Winners' of the 2022 Kids and Teens Mullet Championships

Billy Ray Cyrus isn't the only one who can pull off the Arkansas Waterfall.

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