A Brief History of Pizza
The history of pizza is a large pie—half Margherita and half lies. Let’s take a bite out of pizza’s past, covering styles from Neapolitan and New York to Sicilian and St. Louis and beyond.
2023-09-18 22:57
17 of History's Coolest Cats
Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.
2023-09-16 05:19
Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer
A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse
2023-09-10 07:53
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
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
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