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The Science of Staying Safe in an Earthquake

Here’s how to be prepared for what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

The Surprising Name Origins of 20 Famous 1980s Bands

The decade of shoulder pads, leg warmers, and piano-keyboard neckties brought with it some ridiculously awesome band names.

When Drinking Too Much Tea Could Get a Woman Sent to a Psychiatric Hospital

If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.

Surprisingly, there is truth in this advertising.

Does Febreze Really “Trap” Bad Odors?

When you spritz some Febreze into the air, it actually uses compounds called cyclodextrins to trap those odor-causing molecules.

97 Facts About Generation X

The generation born between 1965 and 1980 loves nostalgia, has a ton of student debt, and hates cooking.

I Restored This Yellowed & Broken PSone - Retro Playstation Console Restoration

Take a Trip Back to the '90s With This Soothing PlayStation Restoration Video

You don't have to be a retro video game fan to find this classic PlayStation restoration oddly satisfying.

Dogs like this golden retriever are the result of careful breeding.

The Origins of 12 Beloved Dog Breeds

We trace the history of popular dog breeds like golden retrievers, German shepherds, French bulldogs, and more.

Did William Henry Harrison Really Die of Pneumonia?

People are still torn over the belief that the ninth president died of pneumonia after not wearing a coat to his inauguration.

Get Smarter Every Day With the New 2025 Mental Floss Amazing Facts Calendar

A year’s worth of facts can be found in this desktop-friendly calendar.

What happened in these deaths is far from clear.

25 of the Most Mysterious Deaths in History

Explorers who vanished off the face of the earth. Conquerors, composers, and scientists who expired from strange illnesses. People tantalizingly close to power who wound up dead. When it comes to these deaths, we might never know what really happened.

Solar eclipse before moment of totality.

105-Year-Old Eclipse Chaser Is Preparing For Number 13

For his next and possibly last solar eclipse, Texas resident Laverne Biser won't have to travel farther than his backyard.

Why Do Cats Follow You to the Bathroom?

Cats love to lurk around tubs like feline voyeurs. What causes this behavior?

9 Memorable Facts About ‘Bridge to Terabithia’

'Bridge to Terabithia,' Katherine Paterson’s celebrated 1977 children's book about friendship and loss was, incredibly, based on a true story.

7 Misconceptions About Funerals

From funeral homes only using hearses to transport bodies to having to wear black to a memorial service, we’re laying some common myths about funerals to rest in the latest episode of ‘Misconceptions.’

The 10 Most Streamed Songs of the 20th Century

Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was a massive hit when it was released in 1975, and is still a hit in the internet era.

Erne Hudson at the 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' premiere.

When Ernie Hudson Lost a Role in ‘The Real Ghostbusters’ Cartoon for Not Sounding Enough Like Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson failed to convince producers of 'The Real Ghostbusters' that he could sound like Ernie Hudson.

“The Plague Hospital,” a painting by Francisco Goya.

13 Facts About the Black Death

The Black Death—the world's second bubonic plague pandemic—decimated the populations of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe in the 14th century. But there was a silver lining.

Your pooch probably won’t stare at the sun during the total solar eclipse.

Should You Keep Your Pets Indoors During a Solar Eclipse?

Humans will gaze in awe at the sun during the Great North American total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but for your pets, it will be just a normal day.

The 15 Most Bizarre Items Found in Lost Luggage in 2023

Opening a piece of unclaimed baggage could mean finding some shoes, or it could mean finding live snakes.

The Rarest Breed of Goldfish—Thought to Be an Urban Legend—May Have Been Rediscovered in the Wild

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.

Dig into deeper discounts on lawn care essentials this April.

What to Buy In April—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

Searching for the best discounts in April? From Wayfair's Way Day sale to spring sales events at The Home Depot and Lowe's, this month can get be a great time to save on lawn care essentials, home goods, and more.

Freddie Mercury’s Beloved London Estate Is on the Market

Attention all Queen fanatics with at least $38 million to spare: Freddie Mercury’s former London home can be yours!

Why Are Bagpipes Played at Police Funerals?

The bagpipe is a tradition at first responder services. How did that happen?

Just call it "giggle smoke." Or "Nixon."

18 Old-Timey Slang Terms for Marijuana That We Should Bring Back

From 'giggle smoke' to 'Nixon,' these marijuana nicknames deserve a resurgence.

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