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10 Facts About Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the family-friendly characters that normally populate Universal Studios are replaced with killer clowns and chainsaw-wielding maniacs.

Carving pumpkins is one of the most famous Halloween traditions.

15 Spooky Halloween Traditions and Their Origins

Love Halloween costumes and spooky decorations? Let’s dig a little deeper and learn the creepy stories behind the holiday's traditions, from carving pumpkins to munching on candy corn.

8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’

Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.

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1 Fact About Every Country in the United Nations: Part 1

In this episode of The List Show, we cover one fact about EVERY country in the United Nations—with Part 1 going up to the letter G.

Bruce Campbell stars in 'Evil Dead 2' (1987).

12 Surprising Facts About ‘Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn’

The 'splatstick' horror classic was shot inside of a junior high school and owes its very existence to Stephen King.

Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle in 'Suits.'

15 Surprising Facts About ’Suits’

'Suits,' the Meghan Markle-starring legal dramedy that aired from 2011 to 2019 is suddenly all anyone can talk about.

10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War

The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.

7 Facts About Polka Dots

The pattern is named after the European dance craze, but what exactly the dots have to do with polka is a bit of a mystery.

Make Your Year Smarter With Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 Calendar

Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 calendar can provide the daily serving of trivia your brain craves.

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11 Fascinating Facts About the Frilled Shark

The eel-like shark is rarely seen by humans, but one was just found off the coast of Portugal.

10 Fascinating Facts About J. Robert Oppenheimer

The enigmatic physicist at the center of Christopher Nolan's newest film may have come to regret being known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb.”

Christian Bale stars in 'The Dark Knight' (2008).

19 Surprising Facts About 'The Dark Knight'

9. Michael Caine didn't think the film would work ... until Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker.

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7 Facts About Willi Ninja, the Grandfather of Vogue

Famed choreographer Willi Ninja's pioneering dance moves and gender-fluid style had a lasting influence on music and fashion, which still persists to this day.

Fact #1: This is definitely not the world's largest ball of hair. / Getty / 4FR

100 Weird, Miscellaneous Facts

In the latest episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares 100 weird facts. Learn about solo synchronized swimming, Dildo Days, and Pope Francis’ past gigs. We know you’re curious.

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

100 Facts About Gen X

If you've ever been called a "latchkey kid," this list of facts about Gen X is for you.

10 Surprising Facts About Pedro Pascal

The beloved star of 'Game of Thrones,' 'The Mandalorian,' and 'The Last of Us' can't handle hearing Prince's "Purple Rain" because it moves him "so deeply."

These facts will have you making this face.

15 Facts You’ll Wish You Had Never Learned

We can’t promise you’ll ever feel the same way about pasta, pools, or your own face.

10 Facts About The Police's 'Synchronicity'

With their fifth and final album, 1983’s 'Synchronicity,' The Police were on the verge of something big.

The media mogul born ‘Orpah’ Winfrey has made quite a name for herself over the years.

10 Incredible Facts About Oprah Winfrey

Since making her national TV debut with ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ Oprah has become a global icon. Discover more fascinating facts about her life here.

"Love the Avenger" by Jean Honore Fragonard, circa 1790.

Why Is Cupid Associated With Valentine’s Day?

Cupid’s connection to love and romance dates back centuries.

Warning: These facts might blow your mind.

135 Amazing Facts for People Who Like Amazing Facts

Like animals, history, science, and more? You'll want to store these amazing fun facts away for future trivia nights.

These gentle giants are famous for a good reason.

7 Impressive Facts About the Flemish Giant Rabbit

Flemish giant rabbits can weigh 15 pounds on average (but often get even larger). Here are other facts you should know about these special creatures.

15 Wild Facts About 'Yellowstone'

Though 'Yellowstone' wasn't an immediate hit, the modern-day Western has since become one of the most popular shows on TV—and is turning into a bona fide franchise.

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