19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Change Your Perspective
Did you know that Australia is wider than the Moon? We've collected our favorite facts that will absolutely warp your sense of geography.
2023-08-31 03:46
The Presidential Candidate Who Ran on a UFO Ticket
Gabriel Green explained that “I’m running for president because I was asked to do so by emissaries from outer space.”
2023-08-16 01:15
10 of the 20th Century’s Strangest Anti-Aging Cures
From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.
2023-08-02 06:17
A Florida Suburb Is Being Overrun by Lionhead Bunnies
As the rabbits multiply, city officials are talking about hiring an exterminator.
2023-07-19 05:26
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 04:28
Tom Cruise debunked 'weirdest story' he's ever heard about himself
Tom Cruise may be known for high-flying stunts, but he's actually a down to Earth guy, according director Chris McQuarrie.
2023-07-11 02:19
George Willig, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed the World Trade Center
In 1977, climber George Willig decided his next great challenge would be scaling 110 stories in lower Manhattan.
2023-06-17 03:21
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 01:29
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 03:53
The Legend (and Truth) of the Voodoo Priestess Who Haunts a Louisiana Swamp
Julia Brown sang, “One day I'm gonna die, and take the whole town with me.”
2023-06-14 04:49
Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
2023-06-12 22:24
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 04:15