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Spring is a great time to stop and smell the flowers.

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15 Fascinating Facts About Coffee

National Cat Day is coming! National Cat Day is coming!

30 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate In October

No need to wait until October 31st to start celebrating. The spookiest month is full of party hat-worthy occasions.

Originally, ketchup didn't contain tomatoes.

How 10 Classic Foods Made Their Way to America

European aristocrats used to fear tomatoes so much, they called them "poison apples."

How well do you know humankind's best friend?

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Detox from the world by learning more about the animal that humorist Josh Billings called "the only thing on Earth that loves you more than you love yourself."

Monuments, statues, houses, cars, and even sneakers have been built out of spite.

38 Things Done Out of Spite

Spite causes us to act in ways that might cause us to suffer but somehow still feels so good. Perhaps that's why people have built literal monuments to spite.

30 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate in September

Even after Labor Day has come and gone, there is still plenty to celebrate in September. Also: It's Happy Cat Month!

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80 Totally Awesome Facts About the '80s

The 1980s were a magical time that gave birth to so many things that have become commonplace in our lives, including personal computers, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' movies, and two-pound cell phones.

Read up on some fascinating facts about novels and novelists on this National Book Lovers Day.

12 Curious Facts About Books and Authors in Honor of National Book Lovers Day

In honor of National Book Lovers Day, here are just a few of our favorite facts about books and authors from 'The Curious Reader.'

We've compiled 24 books from a range of genres that deserve a spot on your to-read list.

The Mental Floss Summer 2022 Reading List

From sci-fi and horror to heartfelt memoirs and enthralling non-fiction, the Mental Floss Summer 2022 Reading List has something for everyone.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a flower crown.

15 Facts About the Summer Solstice

The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is coming on June 21, 2022.

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22 Influential Women You Probably Didn't Learn About in School

There’s no shortage of trailblazing, boundary-breaking women who never got their due. But to truly understand our history—from art and music to science and poli

We have a Capitol Hill staffer to thank for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

5 Facts About Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May for more than 40 years, America has paid tribute to the vast cultural contributions of its Asian and Pacific Islander citizens. Here are a few fascinating facts about how Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month came to be.

There are around 2.5 million used, new, and rare books housed inside New York City's multiple Strand Bookstore locations.

The Best Bookstores in All 50 States

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, we've picked the best bookshop in every state—plus a few others we loved. Did your favorite make the list?