Books | Books

30 Useful Things For People Who Read A Whole Lot Of Books

Calling all bibliophiles.

Books | Books

What Does It Mean When a Dog Licks You?

Does your dog’s excessive licking ever leave you wondering, “What does it mean when a dog licks you?” Don't worry, we've got the answers.

Books | Books

Silent Book Clubs Offer Introverts A Space To Socialize : NPR

When the bell rings, it's reading time. At over 70 chapters around the world, people gather at Silent Book Clubs to read whatever they like, as long as it's in silence.

Books | Books

The Mental Floss Summer Reading List: 27 Books to Read in Summer 2019

Nothing completes a lazy summer day in the sun or week spent on the beach quite like a great book—and whether you’re into true crime, classics, or history, we’ve got recommendations for every kind of bibliophile.

Books | Books

The 20 Best New Fiction Books You Need to Add to Your Summer Reading List

We found the best fiction books of 2019, ranging from historical fiction to romance, fantasy, and even creepy thrillers and mystery. No matter what fiction books you like best, there's a hot new read for every taste on this list.

Visual Arts | Art

10 Times People Accidentally Found Their Doppelgängers In Museums And Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes | Bored Panda

Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do we, but that could easily change with a find like the one these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered

Visual Arts | Art

How graffiti became a global art movement | Dazed

The underground networks of young people that sparked a worldwide phenomenon by writing their names and street numbers all over New York and Philadelphia

Visual Arts | Art

Why Big Auction Houses Want In On The Growing Outsider Art Craze

"I want this to be a part of the art world that people just can’t ignore."

Visual Arts | Art

Scientists have uncovered exactly what makes a photo memorable - The Washington Post

How can any photographer take an image that will never be forgotten? For starters, quit taking nature photos, whether it’s a sunset, mountain range, lake or ocean. Those images are among the least distinctive, according to an MIT algorithm trained to recognize memorable photographs nearly as well as humans.

Visual Arts | Art

16 Photos You'd Never Believe Were Taken In New York City

Don't be mistaken — this concrete jungle has some real jungle too. Check out what two BuzzFeeders were able to find with just two days, five boroughs, and one Canon Powershot camera.

Travel | Travel

41 Insane Facts You Definitely Don't Know About Disneyland

From details about the park's history to downright crazy things you never knew, these are the wildest facts all Disneyland-lovers should know.

Travel | Travel

I flew roundtrip to Europe on 4 flights in basic economy for under $300 and beat the most limiting fare at its own game just by asking

Despite the numerous warnings about booking the fare, I still ended up with some of the best economy seats on all of my flights.

Travel | Travel

18 Code Words Passengers Aren’t Supposed to Know

Everyone who has traveled by plane or taken a cruise has probably heard members of the staff talk to each other in a strange way. The thing is, the employees of transportation companies use special words and phrases that are actually code words for different situations. These coded messages allow them to keep passengers calm and avoid panic.

Travel | Travel

21 Under-$50 Vacation Essentials You Can Get From Target

From bikinis and bags to sundresses and sandals.

Travel | Travel

Planning a Vacation? Here's How to Make Sure You Don't Bring Any Bed Bugs Home With You

A study shows that bed bugs love dirty clothes. Follow these tips to keep them from hitching a ride home with you.

Family & Parenting | School Activities

Revealing Photo Series Documents School Lunches Around the World - My Modern Met

Around 32 million children in the US eat cafeteria food every weekday, and most of these students consume over half their daily calories at school. With this…

Family & Parenting | School Activities

Mommy's Kitchen: Back To School Lunch Box Ideas from Walmart

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

30 Clever Things That Make Your Workspace Way More Comfortable & Effective

You spend a lot of time doing your job. And regardless of whether you work from home or at an office, your workspace can definitely start to feel a little dreary after a while. As always, the internet rides to the rescue with things that make your…

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

Curious Kids: If an insect is flying in a car while it is moving, does the insect have to move at the same speed?

If the insect wants to stay right in front of your nose, it must fly forwards just a little bit when the car is speeding up. But when the car is at constant speed, it only needs to hover.

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

‘You can never have too many mimosas’: How brunch became the day-wrecking meal that America loves to hate

Sunday morning now looks a lot like Saturday night, especially in the nation’s capital of brunch.

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

How to Party Like Twin Peaks on New Year's Eve

Local rockers Twin Peaks gave us party tips, hangover cures and walked us through some of their wildest New Year's Eve experiences.

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

Philip Norman: Confessions of a rock’n’roll biographer | British GQ

Philip Norman has wrestled with icons, egos and artists (not to mention their widows) to reveal the untold tales of Britain's musical takeover.

History | History

5 Things You Didn't Know About Jacques Cousteau

How well do you know the man beneath the wetsuit?

History | History

17 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes You Never Hear

While best known for his “I Have a Dream” speech, King’s legacy included much more than that.

History | History

The Declaration of Independence: Six lesser-known facts - CNN.com

This Fourth of July will mark the 239th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Here are some lesser-known facts about the document.

Happy July 4!

History | History

'Aftermath' Dares to Unearth Terrible Secrets of Poland's Lost Jews

On July 10, 1941, half the residents of Jedwabne, a Polish village 85 miles northeast of Warsaw, murdered the other half. The mob, led by the mayor, were Catholics; their 1,600 victims were Jewish, slaughtered over several nightmarish hours with bats, kni

History | History

Check out this brilliant virtual version of 17th Century London

University students have created an impressive 3D representation of 17th Century London set before The Great Fire in 1666.The video, below, is the work of D…

Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice

5 Ways to Help Victims of the West Coast’s Wildfires

Wildfires across California, Oregon, and Washington are devastating communities—here’s how you can help victims.

Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice

Warning: Paying for Gas at the Pump Could Make You a Target for Hackers

Gas pump card readers are less secure, and now criminals are using a new phishing scheme to hack the devices and commit fraud.

Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice

The Simple but Effective Way to Stop Worrying So Much (It Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Works)

Science shows you can contain your worries to 30 minutes each day.

Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice

Want to Be Funnier the Next Time You Give a Talk? A Comedian Shares the Tricks of the Trade | Inc.com

How to get your audience more engaged by making them laugh.

Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice

A Pro Reveals the Secret to Organizing a Tiny Kitchen

Trying to organize serving ware and cooking supplies in a normal-size kitchen is challenging, but trying to do it in a tiny kitchen can seem downright

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

How To Teach Your Dog 3 Basic Commands

Looking to train your puppy with basic dog commands? Here are step-by-step instructions for sit, down, stay and a bonus (paw).

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Louisiana man and pet bloodhound find missing man with dementia

Zach Stephens and his bloodhound, Ruby, found Kenneth Russell after he went missing for almost 5 days.

This is such a nice story!

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Lost Dog Goes To His Vet's Office To Ask For Help Getting Back Home

He knew exactly where to go.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Dog Has Thrown A Tantrum After Every Bath He's Had For 16 Years

nd then he holds a grudge for three days, every single time

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Great Dane Gets Scared When His Human Dresses Up As Ghostbusters' Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

An eager Great Dane named "Luke Skywalker" gets scared when his human comes downstairs dressed up like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

We Tried 5 Methods of Reheating Pizza — And Found a Clear Winner| Kitchn

Whether it's homemade, delivery, or take-out, pizza is generally a pleasure to eat. Leftover pizza can be hit or miss, however, depending on how it's reheated. To find the tastiest way to reheat pizza, we tested five Internet-approved methods against each

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

A Romantic Toast: Waffle House Is Taking Reservations for Valentine’s Day

Tired of paltry portions of food and budget-busting restaurant bills? Waffle House is giving you the chance to have your pancake and eat it, too.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

17 Groceries Chefs Always Buy at Trader Joe’s | Kitchn

We asked a few of our favorite chefs to give us a peek at their Trader Joe's grocery lists. To be honest, they look a lot like ours!

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

The ultimate weekday breakfast burrito takes minutes to make

For a quick and satisfying yet light weekday breakfast, try this burrito recipe that combines seared tomato and avocado with scrambled eggs and cheese.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Interesting Food Facts You Should Know

Learn something new every day, right?

Advice & Self-Help | Relationships

Millennial—And Macho? Why Young Men Want Old-School Marriages - Vogue

New studies find that young men are prizing "old-school" relationships.

I don't agree that more government is the solution. This is still interesting. I don't think that most people would expect this to be how young people are thinking.

Advice & Self-Help | Relationships

Most People's Friendships Fall Into One of Three Categories

Are you a tight-knitter, a compartmentalizer, or a sampler?

Advice & Self-Help | Relationships

How to Get People to Like You (Heck, Even Love You)

We all care about what others think of us and want to be liked (despite what rebellious 15-year-old you might have said). The basics of getting people ...

Advice & Self-Help | Relationships

How ‘Textual Chemistry’ Is Changing Dating | TIME

The complex emotional interactions between two people over text message can make or break a relationship

Advice & Self-Help | Relationships

Tinder and the Dawn of the “Dating Apocalypse” | Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair's Nancy Jo Sales looks at what happens when romance is swiped from the screen.

News | Good News

Michigan sheriff Chris Swanson takes off helmet and joins protesters marching for George Floyd - CBS News

"Walk with us!" the crowd chanted after Swanson said he wanted to make the demonstration a parade, not a protest.

I love this. I wish more people had reacted like this sheriff did.

News | Good News

New York UPS driver protects boy's Christmas toy by hiding it behind trash bins, video shows

A UPS driver was caught on camera trying to hide a large package in an attempt not to spoil a Christmas surprise for a young boy inside the New York home.

News | Good News

Artist Tired of Reading Bad News Illustrates the Good Things That Happened in 2018

“It’s necessary to let the world know that, despite having much more to do, we’ve accomplished some amazing things in 2018.”

News | Good News

This sweet Disneyland promposal sets the bar sky high

A teen asks his girlfriend to prom at Disneyland with help from some characters.

News | Good News

For The First Time In A Century, Wild Tiger Numbers Are On The Rise

For wild tigers, the numbers have not been kind. In 1900, an estimated 100,000 tigers roamed free on our planet. Yet within a hundred years, that number plummeted by more than 95 percent — the result of rampant poaching and widespread habitat loss.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

How to know if you have high cholesterol and the best ways to lower it

High cholesterol is often the result of an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, obesity, or genetics. Here's how to lower it.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

COVID-19 and blood type: What's the link?

Scientists are finding evidence that blood type may be a risk factor for COVID-19. In one study, people with Type A blood were more likely to be hospitalized.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

Wash Your Hands to Your Favorite Songs With This Website

Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is the best way to protect yourself from coronavirus. If you're looking for a way to pass that time, this tool can help.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

Is the Coronavirus Worse Than the Flu? Here's How the 2 Illnesses Compare

Is the coronavirus worse than the flu this year? Experts compare the viruses' symptoms, transmission, and fatality rates.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

Exactly How Unhealthy Pumpkin Spice Lattes Really Are | MyDomaine

Find out just how healthy your seasonal pumpkin spice latte really is. Read on for all the nutritional information you need to know before indulging.

"To put it into perspective, the American Heart Association recommends that women have no more than 25 grams of sugar per day and that men have no more than 36 grams. That means that one PSL could account for around double your daily recommended amount of sugar."

Music | Music

Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr dies aged 81

Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr dies aged 81 | Music | The Guardian

Music | Music

Revisiting ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ Leaves Only Questions, No Answers

In the end, you’re left wondering what might have been. The same could be said of Jackson’s entire life.

Music | Music

How Rap Became the Sound of the Mainstream

It marks a new era in music

Music | Music

John Lennon Was a Crazy Cat Lady

John Lennon had almost as many cats as the Beatles had No. 1 hits.

Music | Music

Bob Dylan Finally Gave His Required Nobel Prize Lecture. Here It Is. | HuffPost

“I hope what I say will be worthwhile and purposeful,” Dylan started his lecture.

Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals

Hilarious Finalists of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Check out the hilarious finalists of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which show the humor of animals.

Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals

Animal Care Workers Reveal How They Weigh Their Little Pals In 41 Cute Pictures

Ever wondered how zookeepers weigh koalas, pandas, zebras, giraffes, and penguins? Well, I did. Bored Panda has got an answer in this compilation which is too cute for zoo.

Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals

Koala and Wombat Become 'Best of Friends' While in Isolation at Australian Zoo

Elsa the koala and Hope the wombat joey spent two months in isolation together during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shut down

Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals

Tips for Watching Backyard Wildlife | Mental Floss

You don't need to climb mountains to find nature. Get to know your local animals with these 10 tips for backyard wildlife watching.

Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals

Adorable photos of animals meeting each other at zoos and aquariums to get you through the week

From penguins and whales to orangutans and otters, new friendships are blossoming at zoos and aquariums around the world.

I love these! I'm glad they're still doing it!

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

This Mom's Facebook Post About Expectations For Working Mothers Resonated With Many

It’s not news that motherhood is hard. From before you have the first ultrasound until after your children graduate college, parenting doesn’t stop. But one mom’s Facebook post about expectations for working mothers shows that 3 a.m. diaper changes…

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

What the First Year of Life Looks Like Through the Eyes of a Baby | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

News | News

Queen Had the Best Reaction to Prince Charles Calling Her 'Mummy'

Was it an eye roll? No one can be quite sure

News | News

Variety reporter: NBC knew about Lauer - CNN Video

Variety reporter Ramin Setoodeh tells CNN's Alisyn Camerota employees at NBC knew about Matt Lauer's alleged sexual misconduct despite publicly denying having any knowledge.

Psychology | Psychology

Working from home? Here’s why getting dressed is more important than you think

Working from home in pyjamas may sound like the dream, but is it really the best approach when it comes to our productivity and mental health? We asked an expert to explain.

I’m going to be working from home. This is really great advice.

Psychology | Psychology

Why introverts and extroverts recognize faces differently — Quartz

Individual differences in face recognition have been linked to reflect a person’s personality, their social and emotional functioning, and even to their measures of empathy and anxiety.

Psychology | Psychology

A New Report Says Stanford's Most Famous Psychology Experiment Is a 'Fraud,' a 'Sham,' and a 'Lie' | Inc.com

You were almost certainly taught this 50-year-old experiment's findings. But what really happened?