In addition to penning the lyrics to the Christmas carol “In the Bleak Midwinter,” the poet Christina Rossetti (sister of the artist and poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti) began her writing career with ...

Another reason you might have a collar on in the home is if you are actively training your dog, as you’ll need a collar and a ...

Christmas-themed movies are a common tradition for the holiday season. Many families can’t get into the spirit without watching their go-tos, like Elf (2003), How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), ...

The science behind the trick is simple. Unlike water, which most pie crust recipes call for, alcohol doesn’t cause gluten growth. Gluten is a protein found in wheat. When exposed to water, the ...

In his book The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning, author and Mental Floss contributor A.J. Jacobs chronicles his journey to truly ...

The origins of the flower’s foul odor have finally been revealed.

If you want to switch up your weeknight dinner rotation, try this North African recipe from the Institute of Culinary ...

States in the West —Oregon, Washington, and California—favor Circle K. Alaska and Hawaii are also fans of the gas station.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

In January 1909, just one year into Bensley’s wager, he proceeded to detail what some had already suspected. There had been ...

You can buy Lake Como’s air the next time you visit the destination.

Crispy chicken nuggets are a surprising addition to Taco Bell’s menu. Taco Bell is known for serving cheap Tex-Mex food. Some ...