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From breathing to tying your shoes, there are many everyday actions you could be doing differently.

You may be better off sticking with your regular credit cards.

And is the discount they promise when signing up even worth it?

Did the cast of ‘Center Stage’ really ride through Times Square in a limo? Also, whose idea was it to put a motorcycle onstage?

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

If the colony of Carolina and the Dakota Territory hadn’t decided to split themselves up, we’d have only 48 states right now. But why did these particular places become geographic variants of each other?

The cover of the 1902 Sears, Roebuck catalogue.

Some of the products offered up for sale in the catalogue were downright dangerous.

Ferrero reveals big plans involving the first major change in Nutella products in decades.

Nutella fans, get ready: A new peanut-infused version of the iconic spread is coming.

Elmo and his friends are heading to Netflix soon, with new and old episodes.

Season 56 of Sesame Street is coming to Netflix with “fresh format changes.”

A U.S. Marine charges forward through Japanese machine gun fire during the Battle of Okinawa.

From their birthplace in a tavern to the origins of that famous ‘Leatherneck’ nickname, learn more about the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Madonna and Warren Beatty on the set of ‘Dick Tracy.’

‘Dick Tracy’ (1990) saw Madonna deliver one of the most convincing performances of her film career. But apart from its iconic closing number, the accompanying soundtrack ‘I’m Breathless’ has seemingly been lost to time.

These adorable guys look like they wouldn‘t steal babies.

Researchers have discovered a weird, new behavior among capuchin monkeys, and it involves kidnapping howler monkey infants.

Flags displayed a Boston Common for Memorial Day.

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Take a look back at some of the weird and WTF things that happened during the aughts, from the bizarre trend that was Heelys to how users made Myspace their own.

It doesn’t get much more suburban than this.

The popularity of the once-iconic family car has dwindled quite a bit.

Texas is the place to be for affordability.

A new report reveals the top U.S. cities that combine low living costs with rapid growth.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt used the map to justify the United States entering World War II—but as one historian told Mental Floss, “was a fiction forged by the British intelligence service.”

Nathan Fielder, creator of HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal,’ also owns a successful outdoor apparel brand with terrible customer service.

They hurl thunderbolts, throw wild parties, and mess with the lives of mortals. Can you match each description to the correct god or goddess?

The earliest Swiss Army knives weren't from Switzerland at all.

This creamy, dreamy split pea soup is packed with flavorful ham hock to liven your day.

Whip up the ultimate feel-good meal with this hearty ham hock split pea soup recipe.

From famous musicians to literary landmarks to mythological figures—and beyond.

Chicken burgers are a common sight in people‘s DoorDash carts.

Move over, beef—chicken takes the lead.

Corsages and boutonnieres are still popular. It‘s about time you learned their origins.

Ever wondered why prom-goers wear corsages and boutonnieres? Learn the fascinating history behind these floral trends and their evolution through time.

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Nutella Is Releasing a New Flavor for the First Time in Six Decades

Sesame Street Finds a New Home at Netflix

11 Things You Might Not Know About the Marine Corps

‘I’m Breathless’: Madonna’s Forgotten Album

Capuchins Are ‘Kidnapping’ Baby Monkeys of Different Species, And Scientists Are Baffled

What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Tune Twist Quiz #42

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Where Did All the Minivans Go?

The 20 Most Affordable Fast-Growing Cities in the U.S.

The Astounding Counterfeit Nazi Invasion Map You’ve Never Heard Of

8 Facts About Nathan Fielder

Quiz: Can You Name the Greek God or Goddess?

Why Is It Called a “Swiss Army Knife”?

This Split Pea Soup With Smoked Ham Hock Will Fix a Bad Day Fast

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Map Shows the Most Popular Burger In Each State

Why Do People Wear Corsages and Boutonnieres?