Scientists are discovering new species in all corners of the world—and in some cases, they’re stumbling upon old species in ...

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re covering some eponyms you might not have realized were eponyms, from ‘mesmerize’ to ‘pants.’ ...

The map is part of EDDMapS, an invasive species tracking platform created by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health in 2005. As of this month, it includes 9.1 ...

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

At the top of the list? The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Opened in 1994, the haunted attraction eponymously named for the legendary Rod Serling TV show racked up more than 465,000 hashtags and ...

Mental Floss talks to Jennings about his new Kennections book, the wrong ‘Jeopardy!’ answer that haunts him, and what he’s ...

From landmark reporters to modern media moguls, these women transformed journalism as we know it. Journalism was a realm of ...

Speaking of cherries, maraschino is a clear liqueur made from marasca cherries. Its name is borrowed from Italian, so the ...

Think the word ‘human’ was created by slapping ‘hu-’ on ‘man’? Think again: ‘Man’ and ‘human’ aren’t related at all.

Montana comes in second, with 37 percent of its trails deemed exhausting or dangerous. One standout: Apgar/Huckleberry Lookout Trail in Glacier National Park, which attracts grizzly bears.

In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Here’s a hint: This tune, which came out in 1985, is sometimes called the worst song ...

Napping offers many benefits, but getting the most out of a midday snooze isn’t always easy. Fortunately, these expert-backed ...