A Brief History of SPAM
From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.
2023-07-28 03:17
8 Misconceptions About Japan
Not all Japanese game shows feature life-threatening challenges, and not all ramen lovers slurp loudly. Let's debunk a few more misconceptions about Japan.
2023-07-22 00:18
Brazil's Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paolo
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026.
2023-07-21 09:20
5G deadline and bad weather threaten to disrupt US holiday weekend
Many airlines cannot meet a Saturday deadline to equip their fleets with new 5G-tolerant technology.
2023-07-01 06:47
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.
2023-06-22 05:22
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
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.
2023-06-08 03:18
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.
2023-06-01 03:24
10 Explorers Who Vanished Without a Trace
From a record-breaking mountain climber to a British adventurer who may have died searching for a city that doesn’t exist and beyond, these explorers have fates that are shrouded in mystery.
2023-05-30 00:18
A $189 Airport Travel Hack Is No Longer Working Very Well
Few things are more tiresome than slowly shuffling forward in an airport line with one anxious eye on
2023-05-26 18:16
Myanmar Rohingya: What future for the refugee baby lucky to survive?
In the world's largest refugee camp, with no access to education, Rohingya children face a bleak future.
2023-05-16 05:53
YouTuber agrees to plead guilty to federal charge after intentionally crashing his plane for online views, DOJ says
A 29-year-old YouTuber will plead guilty to a federal charge after he destroyed the wreckage of a plane he purposefully crashed to gain views, Justice Department officials announced Thursday.
2023-05-12 19:46