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Watch: Michael Jordan Appears in a 1992 McDonald’s Employee Training Video

His Airness once lectured McDonald’s employees on good customer service: “They expect to be treated as a guest in your home.”

Watch a Baby Chimpanzee Explore Coney Island in 1936

Shorty the Chimpanzee rides the merry-go-round and climbs on the Ferris wheel in this lighthearted 1936 newsreel.

One Second a Day - GDB Guide Dog in Training (Lombard)

Watch an Adorable Puppy Go Through Guide Dog Training

Professional dog trainer Hana Kim decided to document the challenging and adorable process of turning a puppy into a full-fledged guide dog.

Time Lapse Video Reveals How Long it Takes a Watermelon to Decompose

If you've ever wondered how long it takes a whole watermelon to decay, this timelapse video has the answer.

Bird's Impressive Courtship Dance Moves Fail to Impress Partner

Female Bird Unimpressed by Male’s Overzealous Tap Dance

A safari group in South Africa witnessed one bird’s epic failure to woo a female.

Sailors in the early days of exploration may have believed that manatees were mermaids.

The Origins of 13 Mythical Creatures

Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?

One Florida town experienced a golf ball rain.

8 Weird Disasters from History

From beer floods to meat showers, history is full of peculiar—and putrid—disasters.

How many of these colors did you know about?

39 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.

A Brief History of SPAM

From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.

Movies have created some pretty pervasive myths and misconceptions.

13 Lies Movies Taught Us

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy traces some of the most common myths we've gotten from movies.

The United States is host to a number of wild and weird urban legends.

The Spookiest Urban Legend in All 50 States

From classics like the vanishing hitchhiker to creepy cryptids, ghostly vehicles, deadly curses, and some stuff you’ve probably seen on Facebook.

41 Fascinating Phobias, Explained

From acrophobia (the fear of heights) to zuigerphobia (the fear of vacuum cleaners), there are plenty of things to be scared of—rationally or otherwise.

The diners of the 1950s featured a sleek, space age design.

The Delicious History of the Diner

The history of diner dining, from their Lunch Wagon ancestors to those “We Are Happy to Serve You” take-out cups—and what the future might hold for these beloved establishments.

16 Old-Timey Insults For Modern Conversations

In this episode of The List Show, episode, we're breaking out some favorite old-timey insults that people should definitely start using again.

You'll never look at time the same way again.

17 Facts That Will Warp Your Sense of Time

From prehistoric animals that lived much closer to us temporally than you might realize to the guillotine lasting way beyond the French Revolution, these facts are to mess with your perception of time.

Let’s dive into the delicious history of the dumpling.

An International History of Dumplings

Dumplings are a delicious staple that transcends borders, but how did these doughy delights rise to international fame?

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.

7 of History’s Strangest Mass Hysteria Events

Whether an entire town can’t stop dancing or people suddenly start worrying about minor marks on their windshields, these seemingly unbelievable events have had some surprising (and sometimes devastating) effects.

There are plenty of misconceptions surrounding social media.

7 Misconceptions About Social Media

In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.

The red velvet origin story is a widespread urban legend.

A Delicious History of Red Velvet Cake

From what makes red velvet cake red (and velvet, for that matter) to its highly dubious origin story, here’s what you need to know about this delicious dessert.

100 Facts About Gen X

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

Johnny Cash (left) in 1969 and Elvis Presley in 1958.

Watch Johnny Cash Impersonate Elvis Presley For a 1959 Rendition of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.

7 Alleged Pyramid Schemes and Scams

These companies were accused (and sometimes convicted) of engaging in alleged pyramid schemes and other scams.

Colorized Video Transports Viewers to Victorian England

Some clever editing bring this archival footage into the present day.

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