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Michael Bolton, Cyndi Lauper, and Tori Amos are all more famous as solo stars these days—but they’re just some of the musicians who also spent time in bigger bands.
Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.
How well do you remember how history played out at the end of World War II?
The nuclear anxiety of the 1950s led to two unlikely strategies: ducking under school desks and taking advice from a cartoon turtle.
These names show up in Disney movies and shows, and they also happen to be some of the most popular baby names today.
'Apollo 13'—the dramatization of the 1970 space program crisis that kept the world on its seat—was the third highest-grossing film of 1995, and remains one of the most faithful depictions of NASA operations ever put on film.
After dropping the atomic bomb over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, almost all of the 12 men aboard the ‘Enola Gay’ had something to say about it.
If you ask for a “jye-roh” in Greece, prepare to get some funny looks.
From big-hearted comedies to freaky slashers, these are the movies that most effectively harnessed the possibilities of trading places.
No one wants to discover a freezer full of spoiled ice cream. Here’s how to tell if the creamy treat is still good—and how to make sure it’s safe to eat for as long as possible.
National park rules go beyond the general Leave No Trace guidelines. These surprising regulations cover everything from wildlife to waste.
Despite its name, the Game Boy's mission was to lure adults into the world of video games.
This riddle dates back to 1921—can you figure out the answer?
The infamous home from the 1982 horror film ‘Poltergeist’ is available for your next spooky getaway.
Mount Rushmore draws millions of visitors every year. Here are some facts about the controversial monument.
We flipped the script on the Mental Floss contributor, ‘Jeopardy!’ host, and author of ‘The Complete Kennections,’ asking him to figure out what these folks all had in common.
The newly identified Atlantic manta ray is officially a distinct species.
If the only thing Jeff Buckley ever did was record his 1994 cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” he would still have a permanent spot in music history.