The Girl With the Green Ribbon: A Grisly History of ‘Headless Woman’ Stories
Precursors to the story about the girl with the green ribbon were written by Washington Irving, Alexandre Dumas, and more famous authors.
2023-09-19 01:53
Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
2023-08-17 18:26
10 Freaky Facts About Neutrinos, the Weirdest Particles in the Universe
Trillions of neutrinos zoom through you every second. Here's what you should know what these mysterious, nearly mass-less subatomic particles.
2023-07-19 04:23
The Bizarre Mystery of Virginia's 'TV Fairy'
In 2018, a mysterious stranger left roughly 20 vintage television sets at random doorsteps in Virginia. Then they struck again.
2023-06-16 01:19
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.
2023-06-15 03:46
8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
2023-06-09 04:26
One Scoop of the World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream Will Set You Back Nearly $7000
The most expensive ice cream in the world features gold leaf, rare white truffles, and cheese.
2023-05-23 06:59
Weird and wonderful trains that break the rules
Railway technology is more versatile than you think. Here's a selection of unusual railways that break the rules in order to reach the places other trains can't roll.
2023-05-08 22:53