9 Funerals Gone Wrong
An exploding corpse, a 45-minute car chase, and a horse-related mishap that led to a century-long royal tradition. In this episode of The List Show, host Justin Dodd covers funerals gone wrong.
2023-08-10 03:25
The Enduring Enigma of the Victorio Peak Treasure
In 1937, "Doc" Noss found billions in gold in a New Mexico mountain peak. The only thing stopping his family from a windfall? The U.S. Army.
2023-08-10 01:19
5 of History’s Most Horrible Mutinies
The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.
2023-08-10 00:29
The Class of 2041 Is Bound to Have Some Barbies and Kens
Are you thinking about naming your next baby ‘Barbie’? You’re not the only one.
2023-08-09 22:23
The 10 Most Popular Wedding Songs
First dance songs, wedding reception songs … This list has a little of everything.
2023-08-09 06:16
What Is Vocal Fry?
Vocal fry describes a specific sound quality caused by the movement of the vocal folds—and it’s nothing new.
2023-08-09 05:51
'Til Death: In Medieval Times, Marital Problems Could Be Solved With Duels
It was once socially acceptable for an unhappily married wife to stone her husband to death while he hid in a hole.
2023-08-09 05:23
Why So Many Burger Chains Use Thousand Island Dressing as Their Special Sauce
It's no secret that most fast food "secret sauces" are a riff on Thousand Island dressing.
2023-08-08 23:24
Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project
By Anna Portella MEXICO CITY Eager early adopters recently descended upon a Mexico City cafe where their eyes
2023-08-08 21:48
15 Obscure Words That Are Pure Fire
The world is heating up, and things are often on fire—literally. As we do what we can to squelch the flames, check out some old and obscure words people of the past used when they wanted to talk about all things fire.
2023-08-08 20:28
The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will
2023-08-08 18:24
Make Your Year Smarter With Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 Calendar
Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 calendar can provide the daily serving of trivia your brain craves.
2023-08-08 03:47