Mental Floss

BIG QUESTIONS

A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Cats seem to enjoy booping humans on their foreheads. Is it a sign of affection, or yet another sign of condescension?

Jake Rossen


She knows it's coming.

Just like fireworks and thunderstorms, vacuums are unexpectedly loud—but that’s not the only reason your dog hates them so much.

Ellen Gutoskey






Michael Kilcoyne, Unsplash

To many dog owners, whiskers are just another cute feature on their pup's face. But they're much more than that to the canines who sport them.

Michele Debczak




Marten Bjork, Unsplash

Sugar plums didn't originally contain plums, and their name once doubled as a not-so-sweet euphemism.

Michele Debczak


Pixabay, Pexels

Even if you're used to seeing your cat throw up, don't ignore it: It could be a sign of something serious.

Michele Debczak








The bull is just part of the logo, not the drink.

The caffeine in Red Bull can compete with your morning coffee, and Red Bull’s taurine has nothing to do with an actual bull.

Ellen Gutoskey


Astronaut Kate Rubins casts her ballot from space.

Kate Rubins cast her ballot from the International Space Station with the help of a county clerk and a nifty technology known as the PDF.

Ellen Gutoskey