Frozen precipitation comes in many forms, and they all pose unique threats. What is a flapjack? If you’re in England, it’s not a fluffy round cake made from batter and fried in a pan. Those brightly ...

The story follows James Caan as a bestselling author who ends up kidnapped by a deranged fan, Annie Wilkes. At first, Paul ...

In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Here’s a hint that might help you identify this tune: The song is featured in a comedy ...

If you’re a ghost looking for a place to live, there is no better place to put down roots than Savannah, Georgia!

From mulching and pruning to caring for tools and soil, a handful of thoughtful steps can make all the difference.

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Some traditionalists might say that carving pumpkins is the only way to go because it is closest to the custom of creating lanterns. As time goes on, however, decorating pumpkins has become more about ...

Dubbed the 19th century’s “queen of Gothic novel” and the “Shakespeare of Romance Writers,” Ann Radcliffe (nee Ward), born in 1764, outsold almost every other 19th-century female writer. Her name is ...

From toys to television and fashion to film, Mental Floss uncovers the people, places, and things that make pop culture tick (past and present). Page 145 ...

With no word for ‘please,’ how do you keep it civil when traveling in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland?

According to a press release from instantprint, only 21% of surveyed Brits were able to solve the brainteaser under 10 ...