21 Failed Inventions - mental_floss List Show Ep. 324 Mental Floss 2015-08-19 | A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, Mike Rugnetta takes a look at some inventions that just weren't meant to be. Like Mike and want more? Check him out at:youtube.com/user/pbsideachannelhttp://www.infiniteguest.org/reasonably-soundMental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_videoSelect Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.comIntellivision courtesy of Jesmar - http://bit.ly/1MDm7GPElectric Pen courtesy of X-Javier - http://bit.ly/1JitfkL----Website: http://www.mentalfloss.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_flossFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineStore: http://store.mentalfloss.com (enter promo code: "YoutubeFlossers" for 15% off!)
The Coolest Offbeat Attraction in Each U.S. State Mental Floss 2023-01-04 | From strange roadside attractions to wonderfully weird museums, the United States is full of interesting sights that don't always show up in guidebooks. In this episode of The List Show, guest host Justin Dodd takes an off-kilter roadtrip through the United States, with stops at a self-flushing latrine, a bobblehead museum, and much more.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineImage CreditsFlickr (CC 2.0)Fort Gaines Latrine (Michael McCarthy)Fort Gaines 2 (Keith Walters)Hammer Museum (Richard Droker)Hamer exterior (JLS Photography - Alaska)Hammer interior (Jimmy Everson, DVM)Gurdon Light lantern (Tribal Pets, Inc)Trailer park culture (RCA_DI)Museum quote (Jon Delorey)Rare Book Library (VillageHero)Iolani Palace (Gage Skidmore)Dog Bark Park Inn (Alan Levine)Ball of paint (Steven Pierson)Paint interactive (Stephen)Capitol (Arlen Breiholz)Notre Dame (Arlen Breiholz)Hogwarts (Scott Fiddelke)World's largest logo (Bill Shirley)Truck (Chris Murphy)Dummies (5chw4r7z)Dummy (5chw4r7z)Vent sign (fortune cookie)Abita (Jon Evans)MOBA (Chris Devers)Poor Traits (Chris Devers)Marvin's Exterior (Ben Mason)Marvin Interior (Jamie Bernstein)Pinball (John Kannenberg)Marvin ATM (Jukie Bot)SPAM exterior (Elvis Kennedy)Dumas interior (Orin Blomberg)Dumas interior2 (Kai Strandskov)Clown Motel (Wes Dickinson)Large bulb (Jazz Guy)Large bulb lit (Jazz Guy)Pistachio (Jimmy Emerson, DVM)Ranch sign (Amy Meredith)Road to Nowhere Sign (Smoky Dan)Road to Nowhere (woodleywonderworks)Lucky Cat Museum (5chw4r7z)Lucky Cat2 (5chw4r7z)Lucky Cat3 (Ted)Lucky Cat4 (Ted)Magic Gardens2 (sashafatcat)Newport Tower (ajay_suresh)Neverbust CU (Jason Eppink)Neverbust medium (Jason Eppink)Cadillac Ranch (Richie Diesterheft)Roden Crater (Arizona's Earth Science Photo Gallery)Light Rein (camera_obscura [busy])Light Rein exterior (camera_obscura [busy])Bobbleheads (Pete)Rockmen Guardians (Aaron Warren)Getty ImagesLondon Bridge (Daniel Brothers)Pyramids (Kitti Boonnitrod)London Bridge original (Print Collector)McCulloch (Jim Gray)Quartz (Science Photo Library)Colorado beauty (Steve Whiston - Fallen Log Photography)Coral castle (Joe Raedle)Coarl Ed (Joe Raedle)Museum of Clean quote (Kathrin Ziegler)Paint quote (Westend61)Umbrella quote (Fancy/Veer/Corbis)Bad art quote (Jose Luis Pelaez Inc)US Mexico (filo)Kirk Douglas (Hulton Archive)Reagan (David Hume Kennerly)Judge (Comstock)"Bonita" (Rppsycho)Roller skating quote (Colors Hunter - Chasseur de Couleurs)Dumb Guy Stuff Museum (Caspar Benson)Edison lightbulb (Hulton Archive)Edison's team (Keystone)Fontana Dam (Fotosearch)T Roosevelt (Hulton Archive)TR National Park (John Elk)Thunderstorm (George Pachantouris)Circus (Tim Boyle)Samoas (John Moore)Thin Mint (Mat Hayward)Care packages (Print Collector)Comedy1 (Alan Thornton)Comedy2 (Simon Brenmer)Run blocking (Steve Dykes)Zagar (Michael Loccisano)Vikings (Hulton Archive)Knights Templar (Hulton Archive)Leaning quote (Hill Street Studios)Great Smoky Mountains (Wolfgang Kaehler)Safety pin (Angelo Gallici / EyeEm)Toothbrush (Javier Zayas Photography)James Monroe (National Archive)Chemical quote (Bill Varie)Yellowstone (Matt Anderson Photography)Grand Primatic Spring (Ignacio Palacios)PCR Test (Maskot)Yellowstone2 (Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon)Bonsai quote (John S Lander)Desecheo (Ken Cedeno)Yarn (Jeffrey Coolidge)Vent (Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost)Wikimedia (Public Domain)Rocky Flats (United States Department of Energy)Flates fire (United States Department of Energy)Voynich (JovanCormac)Liliʻuokalani (KAVEBEAR)Committee of Safety (Hawaii State Archives)Didusch drawing (AgadaUrbanit)MOBA Camera (Kafka Liz)Dizzy Dean (Wizardman)Oregon Trail (Feydey)Titanic Museum (Brad A. Totman)Wahpeton (North Dakota State Library)Spiral Jetty (Yonidebest)Spiral Jetty quote (Gerardus)Jefferson Davis (Auge)Taq polymerase (Lijealso)Mullis (Dona Mapston)John Tyler (Jbarta)CC 1.0Gurdon Light (Americafyeah2013)CC 3.0Piezoelectricity (Tizeff)Dumas exterior (Acroterion)Pinbsll HoF (Driph)Fontana Lake (Brian Stansberry)Magic Gardens1 (Allib123)Vinegar Museum (Wtshymanski)Turrell Guggenheim (David Shankbone)Henry Art Gallery (DVD R W)London Bridge replacement (Jordiferrer)Boston Museum of Fine rts (Omar David Sandoval Sida)Gardner Museum (Amoran002)SPAM museum (Darb02)SPAM international (Darb02)Sailors (Kosov vladimir 09071967)Salt&Pepper Shaker Museum (Aludden1)Cadillac Ranch2 (좀비 브렌다)Hollywood Cemetery (Ɱ)WWPoolGrave (RVA all day)Bonsai Museum (Sarah Stierch)
Weird Al” Yankovic: Pop Parody Royalty Mental Floss 2022-12-28 | "Weird Al" Yankovic has been a music parody icon for decades. But how does he get away with riffing on the world's most popular songs?Throwback is a series from Mental Floss where we take a deep dive into some of the most fascinating stories behind the toys, trends, and events you might remember from your childhood. This episode is all "Weird Al" Yankovic, a musician whose timeless parodies have provided generations of fun-lovers with laughter.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_flossFacebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineImage Credits:GettyLethal Weapon II (Aaron Rapoport)Ant-Man (Alberto E. Rodriguez)Bathroom (Aleksandr Zubkov)Layne Staley (Alison Braun)Excluded child (Alistair Berg)Jeopardy (Amanda Edwards)Patton Oswalt (Austin Gorum)We Are The World (Blank Archives)Joan Jett (Brian Rasic)Paul McCartney (Brian Rasic)Celine Dion (Brian Rasic)Rocky road (Burke/Triolo Productions)Lin-Manuel Miranda (Charley Gallay)Beat It (Chris Walter)Al 2022 (Daniel Knighton)MJ Bad (Dave Hogan)Walter Mitty (Debra L Rothenberg)John Lennon Memorial (Evan Agostini)Weird Al 1987 (George Rose)Garbage Pail Kids (Getty Images / Handout)Belvedere (Heritage Images)Prom (Hill Street Studios)Fat (Hiroyuki Ito)Mad magazine (Hulton Archive)Nirvana (James Crump)Al no mustache (James Peterson)Al and Suzanne (Jeff Vespa)The Knack (Jeffrey Mayer)Capital Records (Jim Corwin)James Blunt (Jo Hale)Sick kid (Jose Luis Pelaez Inc)Lady Gaga (Kevin Mazur)SNL (Kevin Winter)Eminem (Kevin.Mazur)MJ 1988 (KMazur)Peyton Reed (KMazur)Cobain (KMazur)Victoria Jackson (KMazur)Prince (L. Busacca)Victoria Jackson (Lynn Goldsmith)Madonna (mark downey)Madonna 2 (Michael Putland)Pee Wee's Playhouse (Mychal Watts)Weird Al 1988 (Nick Elgar)Missing Persons 1984 (Nick Elgar)Coolio (Paul Natkin)Chamillionaire (Ray Tamarra)Nevermind (Samir Hussein)Loose change (Sawitree Pamee / EyeEm)Daniel Radcliffe (Slaven Vlasic)Weird Movie (Slaven Vlasic)Black or White (Steve Granitz)Hanson (Steve Granitz)Al no glasses (Steve Granitz)Queen (Steve Jennings)Music Video filming (Steve Rapport)Door Salesman (sturti)Robocop (Sunset Boulevard)Indiana Jones (Sunset Boulevard)Batman (Sunset Boulevard)George Carlin (Ted Streshinsky Photographic Archive)Hamilton (Theo Wargo)Bob Odenkirk (Tommaso Boddi)Elton John (United Archives) ShutterstockConductor (AboutLife)No eye contact (AlexAlmighty)Platinum record (Anna Potiavina)Amish 2 (Arina P Habich)Cookie (austrian photographer)Bologna (Brent Hofacker)Fart (CGN089)Kid's program (CreativeAngela)UHF station (Dyto Yudistiro)Game show (FrankHH)Late night snack (goffkein.pro)Director (Gorodenkoff)Letter (Ink Drop)Dunce cap (Jean-Claude Caprara)Bus ride (Juliana F Rodrigues)Grammy (Kathy Hutchins)Ghostbusters II (Kraft74)VHS (LIAL)Radio call (Marius Sutkus)12 year old (Martin Carlsson)Hamster (Mary Swift)Child thinking (Max kegfire)Chicken pot pie (Paul Horwitz)Surgeon (Photoroyalty)Firefighter (Prath)Guitar (RemarkEliza)80s recording studio (Rudenkois)Accordion practice (Rybalko Anastasia)Cassettes (Shaiith)Imagination (studiovin)Accordion (Thai Breeze)Couch potato (txking)Audience jeering (UfaBizPhoto)Gorilla (V_E) Wikimedia CommonsPublic DomainFrankie Yankovic (995577823Xyn)MTV Logo (Crs3011)MySpace (Fuzzy510)Honey I Shrunk the Kids (Hippymoose17)Alfred E. Neuman (Liftarn)I Love Lucy (SreeBot)CC 2.0Amish (Animalparty)Cal Poly Architecture (Basar)Doug Fieger (Evrik)Dr. Demento (Geo Swan)CC 3.0SMCA (BotMultichill)The Onion (David Shankbone)Barret Hansen (ElHeineken)CC 4.0Weird Al 1984 (Howcheng)Lynwood (Octaviogonz)Fair UseEat It (DatBot)Weird Al Show (DatBot)White and Nerdy (Gen. Quon)
100 Interesting Facts We Learned in 2022 Mental Floss 2022-12-21 | Interesting facts about science, math, and much more comprise this episode of The List Show. You’ll learn fun 2022 facts about archeological discoveries and the world of entertainment. You'll glean insights from cutting-edge research in a number of fields as Erin (@erincmccarthy) lays out 100 interesting facts we learned this year. You'll learn who won the Kids' Mullet Championships, why it's a big deal that AI can predict protein structures, and much, much more. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Image Credits:Wikimedia CommonsCC 1.0Monkey forest (Mx. Granger)CC 2.0Mars (Justin Cowart)DART in action (Chinakpradhan)Plesiosaur (Kim Alaniz)Pterosaur (Stewart Attwood)Artist's depiction (Natalia Jagielska)Croclike (Ryan Somma)University of California, San Diego (Amerique)CC 2.5Tools (Daniel Mietchen)CC 3.0Fall Creek Falls (Ichabod)Weizman (Amos Meron)Mongolian gerbils (H. Zell)Blood cells (A. Rad and Mikael Häggström, M.D.)Jane Goodall (Jeekc~commonswiki)CC 4.0Musee Picasso (Neoclassicism Enthusiast)Nannaria swiftae (Hennen D.A., Means J.C., Marek P.E.)Soda scorpion (William Avery)Conclusus Scorpion (Prakrit Jain)Alexa Device (Asivechowdhury)The Oregon Trail Game (FeldBum)Getty ImagesFish (Carlos Teixeira)Great White Shark (Stephen Frink)People greeting (Halfpoint Images)Protein structure 2 (CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)AI Art at Miami Basl (Stefano Mazzolo)AI Art quote (Yuchiro Chino)AI Art quote2 (Yuchiro Chino)Mona Lisa in Louvre (Chesnot)Hochul (Stephanie Keith)Olympus (Heritage Images)Norgay (Hulton Deutsch)Rings seen by Voyager 1 (Heritage Images)Saturn Voyager II (Heritage Images)Saturn 3 (Heritage Images)Artemis Test Flight (NASA)Moon rocks (Manfred Schmid)Apollo 17 (NASA)Nichols (Araya Doheny)Uhuru (John Springer Collection)Capaldi (Tim P. Whiby)Tardis (Victor Chavez)Hanks (Michael Tullberg)Banff (Photography by Deb Snelson)Walking (Rosella de Berti)Speed walk (David Madison)Walkin dog (Luis Alvarez)Bernese mountain dog (Jim Lehmann Photography)Maltese dog (shih-wei)Catnip (Kristina Strasunske)Mosquito bites (ProfessionalStudioImages)Mosquito CU (Boy Anupong)Covid vaccine (Zowy Voeten)Cells quote (Science Photo Library - STEVE GSCHMEISSNER.)T Rex (Drew Angerer)Cheese quote (ncogneto0)Latte quote (EyesWideOpen)Central Perk (Getty Images)Central Perk quote (Mario Tama)Chiptole Chips (Joe Raedle)Taco bell (Sopa Images)Pizza delivery (KONTROLAB)Eiffel Tower antenna (Chesnot)Eiffel quote (John S Lander)Go Kart (Edgardo Contreras)Paper airplane (Heidi Benser)Airplane w/ paper clip (Dorling Kindersley: Richard Leeney)Standardized Test (DrGrounds)Prince (Jonathan Daniel)Tom Hardy (Tristan Fewings)MoviePass (SOPA Images)Bankruptcy Graph (TERADAT SANTIVIVUT)Nicole Kidman (Don Arnold)Uncharted (Alex Wong)The Last of Us (David McNew)Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Kevin Winter)DeLorean Car (Timothy Norris)Electric Car (Emanuel M Schwermer)US Map (Chris Maertz / EyeEm)Overhead of Town (Edwin Remsberg)Dollar Sign (Daniel Grizelj)Finnish Flag (Vladimir Feofanov / EyeEm)Nordic Map (omersukrugoksu)Switzerland (EThamPhoto)Horses (narvikk)Office Typing (Jay Yuno)Password (Angela Rohde / EyeEm)Victorian Newspaper Ad (Generic) (Jennifer Borton)King Charles III (Pool)Box of Letters (Axel Bueckert / EyeEm)Katherine of Aragon (Print Collector)Anne Boleyn (Print Collector)Sunday Postal Service (Tetra Images)Charlotte Brontë (Rischgitz)Playing Cards (aire images)Brontë Parsonage Museum (Christopher Furlong)Jane Austen Festival (Matt Cardy)Jane Austen Portrait (Print Collector)Truman Capote (John Downing)Robert Frost (Library of Congress)Fired Employee (RUNSTUDIO)Group of Vampires (Ian Forsyth)Bram Stoker (Hulton Archive)Library (Dougal Waters)Library Card (Johner Images)Bookmark (Aleksandr Zubkov)Two Ants (Darren Robb)Ant Colony (Jackyenjoyphotography)Spider (Images from BarbAnna)Home on Fire (Vince Streano)Crawling Tick (rbkomar)Microscopic Robot (KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)Chess Robot (ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI)Magnus Carlsen (Dean Mouhtaropoulos)Hans Niemann (TIM VIZER)Chess Pieces (Mario Tama)Contacts (SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)Washing Hands (Mike Kemp)Potatoes (Sean Gallup)Gourd (Roberta Lazar / 500px)Large potatoes (Burke/Triolo Productions)Potatoes (Massimiliano Finzi)Swimming (J.A. Bracchi)T-shirt (Artur Taveres/Eye Em)Cobwebs (door dong / 500px)Books (LAW Ho Ming)Whitby Abbey (Paul Husband)Austen quote (duncan1890)Persuasion (Martin Prescott)Haworth (Alphotographic)Haworth2 (Vesna Armstrong)Dickens letter (Viktorya Shuvalava / EyeEm)Henry VIII (Fine Art)Charles III (Chris Jackson)PTO (Westend61)Vocational school (BartCo)Textiles (Jason Dean)Loch ness (Matt84)
The Roller Coasters Thrilling History Mental Floss 2022-12-16 | Roller coasters have been human's favorite thrilling experience for hundreds of years. But why are we so obsessed with the feeling of... almost dying? And where did the coaster obsession begin?From Six Flags to Cedar Point to Russian Mountains in Paris in the 19th century, we're going to be taking a look at the full history of the roller coaster. We even get to chat with a roller coaster expert and thrill engineer to give a little insight on the future of thrill rides.Join host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) as he (literally) rides the history of the roller coaster.Special thanks to Professor Brendan Walker for chatting with us! Check out all the cool stuff Studio Go Go is working on here: https://studiogogo.ltd/Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About Prison Mental Floss 2022-12-14 | Prisons are common, yet misunderstood institutions. So what does popular media like Orange is the New Black and Shawshank Redemption get wrong? Why do prisoners wear orange jumpsuits? Do prisons operate the same way around the world? How many prisoners are incarcerated for marijuana possession? Join host Justin Dodd as he breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the prison system.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine00:00:00 Intro00:01:30 You only have one phone call00:02:41 Pumping iron is a common activity00:04:08 Riots happen a lot00:05:47 Prisons are full of murderers00:06:16 Prisons are full of people convicted for marijuana possession00:06:54 U.S. prisons jail people at about the same rate as other countries00:07:58 Most people in jail have been found guilty of crimes00:08:22 Prison and jail are the same thing00:08:57 Prison is the same around the world00:09:36 Prisons have decent libraries00:10:37 Incarcerated people earn good money working prison jobs00:11:10 “Don’t drop the soap” is a concern00:12:03 Prisons have to provide nutritionally complete meals
26 Colors Youve Never Heard Of Mental Floss 2022-12-07 | Unusual colors like phlox and glaucous can seem a bit silly, but these odd colors can help us evoke so much more than conventional hues like "dark red" or "sky blue." The strange colors covered in this episode of The List Show might be familiar to you, but we bet you'll have fun incorporating them into your vocabulary.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineank
30 Surprising Movie Facts Mental Floss 2022-11-30 | Film lovers rejoice, we've got 30 behind-the-scenes movie facts that you've probably never heard before. Do you know which famous action hero was almost played by Frank Sinatra? Or what appliance was originally Back to the Future's time machine?In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineLooking for a new movie to watch, or at least a movie that’s new to you? Mental Floss’s new book, The Curious Movie Buff: A Miscellany of Fantastic Films from the Past 50 Years, offers behind-the-scenes details and amazing facts about some of the greatest movies of the past half-century. Find it at your favorite place to buy books, or online right here. simonandschuster.com/books/Mental-Floss-The-Curious-Movie-Buff/Jennifer-M-Wood/Mental-Floss/9781681888842
National Lampoon Made Stupid Comedy Smart Mental Floss 2022-11-23 | The National Lampoon helped define humor as we know it today, and it all started out as an Ivy League publication. From cult classics to comedic controversies, the National Lampoon forever changed the world of funny.Join host Erin McCarthy as she delves into the history of this comedic dynasty.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineImage Credits:GettyEnd of the World Sign (Alan Powdrill)National Lampoon Christmas Vacation (Allen Berezovsky)Disney World (Anadolu Agency)Bomb Squad (Andrew Burton)Movie Theater (Archive Holdings Inc.)Lampoon Alumni (Carlo Allegri)Person Looking Through Yearbook (Catherine McQueen)(Alt.) SNL Skit (Cheryl Chenet)Mad Magazine 2 (Cheryl Chenet)The Simpsons & their Voice Actors (Colin Davey)Esperanto Poster (Culture Club)Conan O'Brien 2 (Dana Edelson / Contributor)P.J. O’Rourke (Desiree Navarro)Audience Watching a Movie (Edwin Tan)John Landis (Evening Standard)Lonely Office Worker (Fiona Jackson-Downes)SNL Creator and Cast (Frederick M. Brown)Walt Disney (General Photographic Agency)Chevy Chase (George Rose)David Letterman (George Rose)Reitman (George Rose / Contributor)Conan O' Brien (Getty Images)Dynamite in Box (Halfdark)Moose (Hawk Buckman / 500px)Belushi in Animal House (Herbert Dorfman)Rutherford B. Hayes (Historical)Student Reading (Horace Abrahams)Howard Hughes (Hulton Archive)Mad Magazine Cover (Hulton Archive)Pat Nixon (Hulton Archive / Staff)Family Outing (Image Source)For Sale Sign (Image Source)Chevy Chase 2 (J. Vespa)Anne Beatts (Jamie McCarthy)National Lampoon Van Wilder Premiere (Jean-Paul Aussenard)Bugs Bunny (Joe Maher)Bob Dylan (John Byrne Cooke Estate)National Lampoon Movie Premiere (John M. Heller)Hell's Angels (John Rogers)Ferris Bueller (Jonathan Leibson / Contributor)Al Jean (Justin Kahn)Lorne Michaels (Kevin Winter)Ted Kennedy (Keystone)Animal House in Theaters (Keystone)Lawsuit (krisanapong detraphiphat)Veep (Lester Cohen / Contributor)Movie Producer (lisegagne)Michael O’Donoghue (Lynn Goldsmith)Christopher Guest (Lynn Goldsmith)John Belushi Joe Cocker impression (Lynn Goldsmith)Gilda Radner & Bill Murray (Lynn Goldsmith)Michael O'Donoghue 2 (Lynn Goldsmith)Chevy Chase SNL (Lynn Goldsmith)(Alt.) Madison Avenue, Manhattan (Maremagnum)Christmas Vacation Scene Recreation (Mark Makela)Dynamite (Mats Andren / EyeEm)Gilda Radner (Michael Putland)SNL Cast (Mitchell Gerber)Belushi SNL (Owen Franken - Corbis / Contributor)Alexis Wilkinson (Paul Marotta)John Hughes (Paul Natkin)Harold Ramis (Paul Natkin)Bank Check (Peter Cade)Harvard 20th Century (Print Collector)Harold Ramis 2 (Rahav Segev)Woodstock Crowd (Ralph Ackerman)Chris Meloni (Rich Polk)Weight Watchers Club (Richard Baker)Lisa Henson (Rodin Eckenroth)Stacks of DVDs (sakchai vongsasiripat)Office Packages (SDI Productions)Volkswagen Building (Sean Gallup)Madison Avenue Street Sign (Sergio Amiti)Hand Holding Blank Note (skaman306)Anne Beatts 2 (Stefanie Keenan)Bill Murray (Steve Granitz)High School Building (stevegeer)Magazines (Thanawat Thiasiriphet)Guilty Laughter (Tim Robberts)Bill Murray Golfing (Tony Duffy)Peter Riegert (Walter McBride)Fred Gwynne (Walter McBride)Radio Setup (Wang Yukun)Contract Signing (wera Rodsawang)Person Laughing (Westend61)ShutterstockBugs Bunny 2 (Blueee77)Ritual murder (DenisProduction.com)Bad grades (iQoncept)Box (Master1305)Coworkers (nimito)Wikimedia CommonsPublic DomainHarvard Lampoon Building (BotMultichillT)Chagrin Falls (Fæ)Harvard Memorial Hall (Fæ)Charles Manson Mugshot (ILIL)John Hughes 2 (JamesTheLaptop)Harvard Lampoon Cartoon (Kathrynklos)Punch Cover (RaboKarbakian)Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster (Renamed user 995577823Xyn)Village Gate Nightclub (Topfive)Time Magazine (WFinch)Richard Nixon (Wow)CC 2.0Car from National Lampoon's Vacation (Flickr upload bot)Lord of the Rings (Link58)Minnie Mouse Watch (Ser Amantio di Nicolao)CC 3.0Drawing of Frank Frazetta (Origafoundation)CC 4.0The Breakfast Club Cast (Dmitrieva Maria Sergeevna)Michael Gross (Invertzoo)National Lampoon Car 2 (Stevegriswold)Sports Illustrated Cover (Terrisays)Fair UseCar in Lake (DatBot)High School Yearbook Parody (GrahamHardy)Tarzan of the Cows (John Glenn Taylor)Scared Dog Cover (MatthewHoobin)Calvin and Hobbes (Melesse)Doug Kenney (Registered user 92)National Lampoon 1st Ed (Registered User)
The Diners Surprising History Mental Floss 2022-11-18 | Diners are an American culinary staple. What other place can you get pancakes, a martini, and a triple-decker sandwich? But, where does the word "diner" come from? And why do many diners look like old silver train cars?On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of the diner. While many people associate them with the 1950s and 1960s, we're going all the way back to the 19th century to explore the real origins of this beloved culinary institution. Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate.Special thanks to Sarah Lohman for writing this script, check out her book here!amazon.com/Eight-Flavors-Untold-American-Cuisine/dp/1476753954
The Odd Origins of 8 Tongue-Twisters Mental Floss 2022-11-16 | Tongue-twister history can trip up the Internet almost as much as the twisters themselves trip up tongues. Fun tongue twister origins—like the idea that "She Sells Seashells" refers to paleontologist Mary Anning—turn out to be unsupported in the historical record. Other tongue-twisters come from all walks of life: 19th century authors, college newspaper columnists, and even a team of MIT researchers. In this episode of The List Show, host Erin McCarthy covers the surprising origins of famous tongue-twisters.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About ADHD Mental Floss 2022-11-09 | ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a mental illness that affects many people of all ages. So... why do some still assume it's a quirky trait and an excuse for not trying hard enough?On today's episode of Misconceptions, we try to clear up some common myths about ADHD. Does everyone who zones out have ADHD? Is it something most people grow out of once they hit a certain age? Are those social media posts describing basic habits as ADHD symptoms accurate?Join host Bethel Afful as she describes her experience with ADHD and breaks down some misconceptions about the disorder.-------Mental Floss is the home for all things curious. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss videos every Wednesday at 3pm (and don't forget the bell!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 People with ADHD have no attention span00:03:11 Any lack of focus = ADHD00:04:53 Everyone with ADHD is hyperactive00:05:57 ADHD only affects children00:07:20 We know that ADHD is overdiagnosed00:10:32 ADHD can be self-diagnosed00:12:18 ADHD is a learning disability00:13:32 People with ADHD just need to try harder
6 Hoaxes People Actually Believed Mental Floss 2022-11-02 | The historical hoaxes covered in this episode of The List Show may seem unbelievable, but someone (in some cases, many people) did actually believe them. We cover the Swiss spaghetti tree, the horse who did math, and more.People who had high hopes for the 1985 Mets season and rabbit lovers will want to watch.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
41 Fascinating Phobias, Explained Mental Floss 2022-10-28 | Have you ever heard about the fear of air? How about a phobia of water? Or horses? Join host Erin McCarthy as she bravely breaks down some odd, uncommon, and downright scary phobias. How many of these phobias do you have? Let us know in the comments, if you dare.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Food History: Tacos de Canasta Mental Floss 2022-10-26 | Tacos de canasta (or "basket tacos") are not the first taco ever created, but they are inextricably linked with the history of the taco and the origin of the word taco. The history of the taco either begins around Aztec tables or in the mines of modern-day Mexico, depending on how you define a taco.In this episode of Food History, Justin Dodd gets into the history of the taco by way of a unique icon in street food history. You'll learn why taqueros put tacos de canasta in baskets and the explosive origin of the word taco.Food History is a series from Mental Floss where we dive deep into the culinary stories that lead to the food on our plates. If you have an idea for a dish, cooking technique, or cuisine that you’d like us to explore in a future episode, tell us in the comments. The history of Japanese food is the just the tip of the iceberg in fascinating food stories. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
10 Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes Mental Floss 2022-10-19 | Nursery rhymes like "London Bridge Is Falling Down" and "Ring Around the Rosie" are commonly sung by children on the playground, but what were those songs originally about?What do alcohol taxes have to do with "Jack and Jill?" Is "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" originally about prison inmates?In this episode of The List Show, Erin shares the surprisingly dark origins of 10 seemingly innocent nursery rhymes.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
History of Fun: Cooperative Board Games Mental Floss 2022-10-14 | The history of board games covers thousands of years of history and speaks to some big questions: What happens in our brains when we play board games? What is fun? And (slightly less profound, but potentially of interest to intellectual property lawyers) who's really responsible for Monopoly?Board game game history touches on culture and technology, psychology and politics. Why are cooperative games like Pandemic, Gloomhaven, Arkham Horror, and Hanabi so popular? Is it fun for everyone to lose? Welcome to the History of Fun, a new series about the history and science of humans' favorite ways to have a good time. In this episode of The History of Fun, Justin (@juddtoday) explores the interesting history of board games, specifically cooperative games, with board game designer Matt Leacock, who is responsible for the Pandemic game series, Forbidden Island, and so much more.Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date on new episodes of this show. And leave a comment letting us know what topics you'd like to see covered next!Special thanks to Matt Leacock! If you'd like to check out his work (including his new game Daybreak), check out his website here:leacock.comMusic in this episode by:Kevin MacleodDrawings by: Nick CoxWebsite: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
16 Facts That Will Warp Your Sense of Time Mental Floss 2022-10-12 | This perspective-warping episode of The List Show will make you reassess time. You'll learn about how Cleopatra is more modern than you may think, how relatively recent the guillotine is, and that your favorite dinosaur species probably weren't friends.Join host Erin McCarthy as she shares facts that will warp your sense of time and perhaps make you feel a little old. Sorry.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
7 Incredible Mass Hysteria Events Mental Floss 2022-09-28 | Mass hysteria is a very real phenomenon with very hard to identify causes. Whether an entire town can't stop dancing or people suddenly start worrying about minor marks on their windshields, these seemingly unbelievable events have had some surprising (and sometimes devastating) effects.In this episode of The List Show, Erin McCarthy (@erincmccarthy) takes us through seven incidents of mass hysteria throughout history. The Atlantic's fascinating story on the mystery seeds: theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/07/unsolicited-seeds-china-brushing/619417In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Food History: The Cookbook Mental Floss 2022-09-23 | Who was Eliza Acton? Who invented the modern cookbook? Acton was a struggling poet who went to revolutionize cookbooks. Her recipes aimed at the average home cook helped the culinary arts become more accessible, and allowed the cookbook to grow into what we know it as today. So why don't we know her name anymore?Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking Eliza Acton, a poet-turned culinary writer who changed the world of written recipes. Let's dig in.-----------------------------Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
50 Words Youll Want to Start Using Mental Floss 2022-09-21 | The unusual words in this episode of The List Show will make a strong case to enter your vocabulary immediately. You'll learn a great archaic word used to describe a coward and some foreign terms that can't quite be translated into English.Erin shares the meaning of everything from abecedary to uxorious. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
One Misconception About Each U.S. State Mental Floss 2022-09-14 | 50 misconceptions about the 50 states of the United States. It turns out, we don't know everything about the fifty nifty. Is Wyoming really the Equality State? How many cowboys are in Texas? And why might a swim off the coast of California be unpleasant? Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the 50 states that make up the USA.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineImage Credits:Wikimedia CommonsPublic DomainWomen's Suffrage (LOC)Tayloe Ross (LOC)Boreman (LOC)Mattawa (Williamborg)William & Mary (Bkwillwm)UVA (Aaron Josephson)Woodruff (Lupo)Vaquero (Time Life Books)Comanche (LOC)Reno (David Francis Barry)Benteen (Jalo)Finkel (0331mos)NW Angle (NASA)Tavern style (shsilver)Ballot (J.delanoy)Peachtree creek (Thomson200)1209 Building (Davidt8)l'Enfant (LOC)Capitol Hill (Duane Lemke)CC 1.0Runza (rayb777)CC 2.0Museum of Art (Erik Drost)Colombus (J. Jessee)Cleveland Museum of Art (Erik Drost)Kaw nation (Flickr's the Commons)CC 2.5Darien (Jerry Dougherty)Hell's Canyon (X-Weinzar)CC 3.0Vegas (Stan Shebs)VCU (Jeff Auth)Aquidneck Island (SiliconProphet)Burns Oregon (Finetooth)Acadiana (Interiot~commonswiki)Bourbon quote (Epastore)Hawkeye Point (Evilwop66)Loess Hills (BillyBlueJay)Sheridan Circle (AgnosticPreachersKid)CC 4.0West VA Historic Map (Dubyavee)Hampton (Douglas W. Reynolds)East River (Maxpower2727)Oregon election map (CookieMonster755)Cincinnati (EEJCC)Fargo Title (Xacto)Detroit Pizza (Supreme Chungus)Getty ImagesWyoming Capitol (DenisTangneyJr)Grand Teton (Troy Harrison)Milwaukee (Walter Bibikow)Milwaukee2 (Testa Images)Alice Cooper (Paul Natkin)Wayne's World (Frank Trapper)Ojibwa quote (Hulton Archive)West VA (belterz)Virginia Farm (Heritage Images)West VA Mountains (John R / 500 px)Richmond Ruins (Otto Herschen Collection)West VA Quote (Heritage Images)Texas Oil (Benjamin Lowy)Dakotas (FotografiaBasica)South Dakota (THEPALMER)Corn (Scott Olson)Cows (David Howells)Deadwood (Real Historical)Deadwood TV Show (Steven Shugerman)South Caroline TItle (Print Collector)Fort Sumter (Heritage Images)Anderson (Historical)Beauragard (Library of Congress)Cowpens (Historical)Rhode Island (Bob Krist)Montauk (fotog)Staten Island (Barry Winiker)Aleut (Wolfgang Kaehler)Inupiat (Gilles Mingasson)Y'upik (Andrew Burton)Athabascan (John Greim)Alaskan Indigenous (Farah Nosh)Cleveland (Mike Kline)New Hampshire (John Elk III)Checkout (SOPA IMAGES)Property tax (Brooks Kraft)Vegas Paris (George Rose)Vegas title (George Rose)Vegas Homes (Ethan Miller)Nebraska Title (Thomas Jackson)Omaha (John Coletti)Lincoln (halbergman)Mackninac Bridge (Kim Kozlowski)Michigan map (Hey Darlin)Hannity (John Moore)Massachussets (Thomas H. Mitchell / 500 px)MA Quote (ANDREY DENISYUK)Puerto Rico (Laurie Chamberlain)Maryland (Joseph Sohm; Visions of America)Maryland civil war (Historical)Crab quote (Mark Wilson)Maine title (Edwin Remsberg)Lobster (Doug Grill/Tetra Images)Maine forrest (Cappi Thompson)Logging (gmnicholas)Paper (gerenme)Cajun and Creole (Michael Lemane / 500px)Jazz (Tim Mosenfelder)Mardi Gras (Andrew Lichtenstein)New Orleans History (Print Collector)Creole quote (LOC)Creole food (Owen Franken- Corbis)Bourbon (Matthew Liteplo)Bourbon production (Luke Sharrett)Kansas title (Andy Sacks)KC Missouri (Edwin Remsberg)Wichita (John Coletti)Iowa (David Papazian)Indiana title (Owaki/Kuila)Barn (John B. Mueller Photography)Old factory (chinaface)Indianapolis (Photo by Scott Dunn)Steel (David Joel)Deep Dish (TerenceLeezy)Deep dish quote (Scott Olson)Potatoes (Natalie Behring)Potatoes2 (Natalie Behring)Idaho Cows (Wolfgang Kaehler)Wheat (Dean Conger)Hay (Wolfgang Kaehler)Hawaii (Warren Ishii / 500 px)Statehood (Library of Congress)Queen Liliuokalani (Library of Congress)Georgia Title (adshooter)Peachtree street (Davel5957)Ty Cobb (George Rinhart)Cotton (Nirian)Pecans (IAISI)Peanuts (Christina (mom) Taylor / EyeEm)Criminal (ESOlex)Florida beach (Jim McKinley)Public records (Sean Justicw)Delaware Title (William Thomas Cain)Beer helmet (Ryan McVay)El Chapo (NurPhoto)Tim Durham (L Cohen)Viktor Bout (Chumsak Kanoknan)Grand Canyon (Nico De Pasquale Photography)Yarlung Zangbo Canyon (Fei Yong)Alaska title (Danny Lehman)Alaska Summer (Dagny Willis)U of Alabama (Wesley Hitt)Alabama Students (Marvin Gentry)College fair (Hadrian)Traffic Circle (Danita Delimont)National Mall (Mark Reinstein)Dupont Circle (Westend61)ShutterstockWage gap (Hyejin Kang)Capri Sun (The Image Party)Snake arena (Muellek)Snake (Nynke Van Houten)Snake2 (PetlinDmitry)Trampoline park (frantic00)CT Title (gualtiero boffi)
10 Facts about the Animals of Chernobyl Mental Floss 2022-09-09 | Many of the animals living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone are not only surviving, but thriving, despite their hazardous environment. In the years since the nuclear disaster, these radioactive rodents, experimental equines, and mutated mutts are returning to nature against all odds.In this episode of The List Show, host Erin McCarthy shares some fun facts about the animals of Chernobyl.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About Physics Mental Floss 2022-09-07 | Did an apple really fall on Isaac Newton's head? Is there gravity on the ISS? Did Schrödinger, uhh... murder a cat?Physics is all around us, and yet, most of us hardly understand it. Today, we're going to answer some burning questions, all the way from electrons to atomic bombs.Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the world of physics.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Famous Last Words I Cant Stop Thinking About Mental Floss 2022-09-02 | That makes at least one Nostradamus prediction that was definitely correct.#lastwords #shorts #history #historyfacts
Food History: The California Roll Mental Floss 2022-08-31 | California rolls are a well-known type of sushi in the United States, but how does it differ from Japanese cuisine?Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. On today's episode, we break down the history of California rolls and the impact of Japanese culture on the American palate. Let's dig in.Check out Sarah Lohman's Book, Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine below:sarahlohman.com/book-----------------------------Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Where Are All the Baby Pigeons? Mental Floss 2022-08-26 | Ever wondered why you never see a baby pigeon strutting down a city street? Join host Bethel Afful as she unpacks this Big Question.Image Credits:GettyBaby pigeon (Fernando Trabanco Fotografía)Adult pigeon (Ian Bray / EyeEm)Briefcase (Yevgen Romanenko)Hat (Yevgen Romanenko)Brick nest (Bernd Haake / EyeEm)Bridge nest (Catherine McQueen)Cute pigeon (sandra standbridge)Parent and squab (KhunaspixSuriya / 500px)Ducklings (© Santiago Urquijo)Pigeon eating (Luis Diaz Devesa)Milk (Maren Caruso)Pigeon (by Abraham Blanco)Feeding (KhunaspixSuriya / 500px)Flock (Ali Majdfar)Young pigeon (Eko Prasetyo)Digestive tract (Dorling Kindersley)Regurgitated food (Swasti Verma / 500px)Hatched squabs (Veena Nair)Lease (Peter Dazeley)Greeting card (Ilona Titova / EyeEm)-----------------------------Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
17 Outrageous Things Done Out of Spite Mental Floss 2022-08-24 | Spite may not be a productive impulse for emotional well-being, but it's been oddly productive in creating businesses, buildings, and even some new paint pigments. In this episode of The List Show, Erin shares 17 odd things done out of spite from Connie Mack's Spite Fence to the Ford GT40.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
19 Odd Facts About Animal Sex Mental Floss 2022-08-17 | Animal sex is as natural as anything can be. Two flatworms engage in a spirited round of penis fencing before one gets hypodermically inseminated against its will; a male antechinus takes part in a marathon sex session leading to its imminent demise; a giraffe checks in with a potential mate's urine to make some important reproductive decisions.In this episode of The List Show, Erin shares facts about animal sex that leave you better informed and perhaps unwilling to make eye contact with your cat. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
6 Wholesome Facts About Terrifying Animals Mental Floss 2022-08-12 | These animals, no matter how terrifying, have something wholesome in store. Jaida Elcock (aka @soFISHtication) shows us some creepy-but-cute creatures. You'll learn what makes scary scorpions so sweet, and find out why the some sharks should be loved instead of feared.The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
The History of Neopets Mental Floss 2022-08-10 | The history of Neopets includes more Scientology, gambling, and internet-changing innovation that you probably realized.Throwback is a series from Mental Floss where we take a deep dive into some of the most fascinating stories behind the toys, trends, and events you might remember from your childhood. This episode is all Neopets, the surprisingly influential Web 2.0 staple.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
100 Interesting Facts About Venus Mental Floss 2022-08-03 | The planet Venus has been called "Earth's evil twin." It spins "backwards" compared to most planets in our solar system, it's hot enough melt lead, and yet it's the destination for two upcoming NASA missions. The facts about Venus you'll learn in this episode of The List Show cover interesting science, unbelievable history, and even some art. These Venus facts will hopefully have you appreciating the Morning Star (and understanding that erroneous nickname) a little bit. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Food History: Prince Ranji Smile Mental Floss 2022-07-29 | Who really was Prince Ranji Smile? This mysterious chef dazzled America at the turn of the century with his delicious curry and bombastic personality. He was in newspapers all across America for his cooking AND gossip-fueled personal life. So why don't we know his name anymore?Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking Ranji Smile, an immigrant chef who changed the world of cooking. Let's dig in.Check out Sarah Lohman's Book, Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine below:amazon.com/Eight-Flavors-Untold-American-Cuisine/dp/1476753954Mayukh Sen's piece about Ranjie Smile:vox.com/the-highlight/22158105/ranji-smile-celebrity-chef-indian-food-sarah-lohman-----------------------------Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About Cryptocurrency Mental Floss 2022-07-27 | Cryptocurrency is either the future or a fad, depending on whom you ask. Either way, there are plenty of misconceptions about cryptocurrency that need to be debunked. Are NFTs different than crypto? How does a blockchain work? What is crypto mining's environmental impact? What happens when the crypto market fluctuates?Host Justin Dodd breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the transactional world of cryptocurrency.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Why Aren’t Classical Statues Well-Endowed? Mental Floss 2022-07-26 | Big Questions is back, in shorts form!Have you ever wondered why male figures in classical statues aren’t particularly well-endowed?Picture credits:Getty:David - Print Collector / ContributorGreek running pose - MerbeCucumbers - Oleg OpryshkoEros - Print Collector / ContributorAgon - Print Collector / ContributorAristophanes - Hulton Archive / StringerWebsite: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
8 Explorers Who Vanished Without a Trace Mental Floss 2022-07-20 | Amelia Earhart may be the most famous explorer who got lost, but she's hardly the only one. Lost explorers from history include Roald Amundsen, who led historic (successful) expeditions before disappearing, and Raleigh Rimmel, who may have been looking for a city that didn't even exist.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About Dogs Mental Floss 2022-07-13 | Spoiler alert: One dog year is NOT equal to seven human years.Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years. But how well do we really know these adorable, furry friends? Do they really see in black and white? Are neutering and spaying bad for your dog? What does it mean when they eat grass?Host Justin Dodd breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the the BEST pets, dogs.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About Forensic Science Mental Floss 2022-07-08 | Forensic science usually provides the key piece of evidence in true crime shows and podcasts. But what misconceptions about forensic science are making their way into popular culture?What details about forensics do shows like CSI and Law & Order get wrong? Is blood spatter analysis as foolproof as we assume? Has DNA evidence ever steered juries in the wrong direction?Join host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) as he breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the investigative world of forensic science.----------Mental Floss is the home for all things curious. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss videos every Wednesday at 3pm (and don't forget the bell!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
8 of the Deadliest Toys Ever Made Mental Floss 2022-07-06 | The deadliest toys ever made include "what were they thinking?" oddities like a children's laboratory kit that included uranium; but other, more seemingly innocuous recreational offerings, make the list—including the Slip 'N Slide and trampolines.You'll learn why you should always heed the age limits printed on toy packaging, wonder why lawn darts ever seemed like a good idea, and hear about an awful incident in Victorian England that may have helped inspire future safety reforms.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
15 Facts Youll Wish Youd Never Learned Mental Floss 2022-06-29 | Watch this video at your own risk. We've got 15 unfortunate facts that you may end up wishing you'd never learned (we could certainly have gone our whole lives without learning about anesthesia awareness.) Erin (@erinccmarthy) shares 15 fascinating, but potentially regrettable, facts. You'll learn about the parasites that call your face home and how a real-life Finding Nemo would've been much less family-friendly. Recreational swimmers and cruise ship enthusiasts will want to (or not want to?) watch.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Food History: Pretzels Mental Floss 2022-06-24 | The history of pretzels is almost as twisted and delicious as the salty treats. Some say the origins of pretzels are rooted in Christianity, others in paganism. So... how did they end up as street food and baseball game fare?On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of the pretzel. From soft to hard, the twisted treats have a long and complicated journey to the street cart in Philadelphia.Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking pretzels.Image Credits:Wikimedia CommonsCC 2.5Jesus pretzel statue (Eva Kröcher)CC 4.0 Arm ring (Fæ)Sturgis Plaque (Amberrien32)GettyUnleavened wafers (Avalon Studio)Pretzel pile (rickszczechowski)Pretzel shaping (Wepix)Soft pretzels 1 (Sbossert)Pretzels on pole 1 (andrewmedina)Prayer arms pose (FreshSplash)Prayer arms 2 (Khosrork)3 nooses (TRAVELARIUM)Twisting dough (Klimenko Oksana)Pretzels on pole 2 (laraslk)Pretzels on pole 3 (JurgaR)Soft pretzels 2 (chas53)Hard pretzels 1 (jirkaejc)Hard pretzels 2 (cveltri)Pretzel inside (carolo7)Sodium hydroxide (Kittisak Kaewchalun)Toasted marshmallow (Liudmila Chernetska)Roasted chicken (gbh007)Crisp brown bread crust (ClarkandCompany)Pretzel boiling (Diane Kulpinski)Pineapple (FuatKose)Hard pretzels in bowl (Nataly Hanin)Hard pretzels 3 (Marat Musabirov)Pennsylvania map (young84)Pennsylvania soft pretzels (willcain)Pretzel stand (lillisphotography)Pretzels w whole grain mustard (sugar0607)Pretzels w beer (Nikada)Pretz (Liza Tkachuk)Mustard Pretzel (fotograv)Saloon exterior (chechele)Pretzels w beer 2 (LauriPatterson)Soft pretzel bag (deiata)Hard pretzel bag (Phillipp Ranninger)philly street pretzel (Skyhobo)kramer (Getty Images)prohibition agents (Heritage Images)cherub (izzzy71)ShutterstockLast Supper (Renata Sedmakova)Auntie Anne's Sign (JHVEPhoto)Auntie Anne's Store (JHVEPhoto)Krakeling (Picture Partners)Pretz and Pocky (TY Lim)Sturgis Pretzel House (George Sheldon)Auntie Anne's variety (soportography)Jesus (Motortion Films)single isolated pretzel (E3D)ancient pretzel (andrey oleynik)german pretzel (Tobias Arhelger)German immigrants (Everett Collection)Philly (Gang Liu)Choc covered pretzels (Brent Hofacker)Shin bone (Tewan Banditrakkanka)Boar (David Kalosson)Sensor bar (ClassicVector)isolated pretzel (Stockagogo Photos)baking soda (Tada Images)pretzel in hand (franz12)bible (iVazoUSky)-----------------------------Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About OCD Mental Floss 2022-06-22 | OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, affects millions of people around the world. So... why do most people still assume it just means you're very picky about how organized your desk is?On today's episode of Misconceptions, we try to answer the questions that everyone seems to get wrong about this mental disorder. What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion? Does everyone who experience intrusive thoughts have OCD? Is 'Monk' an accurate depiction of the disorder?Join host Justin Dodd in an endless pursuit of the truth.-------Mental Floss is the home for all things curious. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss videos every Wednesday at 3pm (and don't forget the bell!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
8 Mysterious Uncracked Codes Mental Floss 2022-06-15 | The uncracked codes in this episode of The List Show include the famous (or infamous?) Voynich Manuscript, the slightly lesser-known Beale Ciphers, and some unsolved potential codes with real implications for criminal justice.Voynich Manuscript-obsessive Erin McCarthy shares those moments from the history of cryptography and more. You'll learn how famous cryptanalysts feel about some of the most vexing uncracked codes in history and why Kevin James may be a secret cryptography enthusiast. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1The Smithsonian piece we mentioned regarding Tamám Shud: smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About Serial Killers Mental Floss 2022-06-08 | Are serial killers more intelligent than the average person? Are all serial killers obsessed with sex? How many murders does one have to commit to become a serial killer? If you're obsessed with true crime but want to know the real facts about serial killers, we're here to share the truth about this horrifying category of killers.Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the murderous world of serial killers.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
7 Historical Conspiracy Theories Mental Floss 2022-06-01 | Conspiracy theories aren't a modern phenomenon. In fact, some fascinating (if less than convincing) conspiracies have been circulating for thousands of years. Was Queen Elizabeth I a man? Are we leaving in the year 1722? The answers may be obvious, but the stories behind them are interesting and illuminating. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About the Human Body Mental Floss 2022-05-27 | What is the real sixth sense? Is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit actually the normal body temperature? And how many bones do humans REALLY have?The human body is incredible and confusing. Let's figure out what's true and what's a myth about the thing that unites us all: bodies.Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the human body.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Food History: Molecular Gastronomy w/ Dr. Harold McGee Mental Floss 2022-05-25 | Molecular gastronomy is the fusion of food, art, and science. But how did we go from respectable culinary scientists to exuberant table-side pyrotechnics?On today's episode, we're talking to author and historian Dr. Harold McGee about the fascinating history of molecular gastronomy. Was it an important part of food history, or an elitist misstep?Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking molecular gastronomy.Special thanks to Dr. Harold McGee (author of On Food And Cooking: The Science And Lore Of The Kitchen) for chatting with us for this episode.-----------------------------Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
29 Odd Old-Timey Life Hacks Mental Floss 2022-05-18 | The historical life hacks Erin covers in this episode of The List Show might not cure your head cold or provide a palatable use for stale bread, but you'll at least have to award some points for creativity.You'll learn about toast water and questionable laundry methods, and of course find out that people were recommending cocaine for ... something. These historical life hacks are mostly better left in the past, but we're brining a couple into the present.In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Misconceptions About the 80s Mental Floss 2022-05-11 | It's the 1980s. Everyone is rocking a mullet, drinking New Coke, and avoiding strangers due to the widespread kidnappings of children. Which of these cliches is fact, and which is fiction?The 1980s were an iconic decade that some of us lived through, and some of us have absorbed through TV and movies. Let's see what society remembers correctly, from the death of hair metal to the use of payphones for criminal activity.Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about our favorite decade, the '80s.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
200 Random Facts Presented Without Context Mental Floss 2022-05-04 | This list of random facts bounces around from history to science, pop culture to geography. You'll bone up on your trivia and maybe even be inspired to Google why Poland was once partitioned out of existence. In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1Image CreditsGetty ImagesGuy de Maupassant (Print Collector)Eiffel Tower (Hulton Archive)Rubenesque (Print Collector)Rubens (Heritage Images)Gateway Arch (Davel5957)TWA (littleny)Jackson Parliament (WPA Pool)Glenda Jackson (Mike Lawn)Hawkes (Hulton Archive)Heminway (Central Press)Kalevala (Culture Club)QWERTY (drnadig)Louis Vuitton (Apic)St. Patrick (ibusca)Richard III (duncan1890)Goldwater (Keystone)Wenham Lake (Hulton Archive)Germany (pawel.gaul)Burger and dog (moonery)Bubble bath (stevecoleimages)Almonds (4kodiak)Peaches (AustinArtist)Henry IV (Culture Club)Chet Hanks (Amy Sussman)Shark (Dave J Hogan)Trees (ChrisHepburn)Pugs (IdeaMomentLight)Pugs (AndrewJohnson)Hearst (Hulton Archive)Dewey (ibusca)Beehtoven (Print Collector)Springer (Getty Images)Blue whales (tane-mahuta)Bowling balls (DaveLongMedia)Ferrules (Marco Rosario Venturini Autieri)Giraffes (GLDavies)ZZ Top (Brian Rasic)Nails (skodonnell)Coffee (Ranta Images)Kebab (Adam Berry)Alice Roosevelt (Culture Club)Holsteins (ThinkDeep)Violin (Picsunv)Shuttlecock (Claus Fisker)Eleanor Roosevelt (Terry Winter)Amela Earheart (Topical Press Agency)Wust (BSR Agency)Mozart (Hulton Archive)Saguaro (Josh Brasted)Raleigh (Print Collector)Cage (Frazer Harrison)Lincoln (Getty Images)Federer (Clive Brunskell)Howley (Focus on Sport)Armstrong (A. Jones)Morgan (Print Collector)Shelley (Hulton Archive)Byron (Hulton Archive)Fincher (Alberto E. Rodriguez)Lucas (Amy Sussman)Unicorn (JohnFScott)MLK (Dozier Mobley)Yoda (Spencer Platt)Pringles (Joe Raedle)Queen Victoria (Culture Club)Glabella (JohnnyGreig)JQ Adams (Traveler1116)Wife carrying (Timo Harktikainen)letter i (no_limit_pictures)Hasselhoff (David M. Bennett)Baby elephant (El Pics)Edward III (Culture Club)Soccer Ball (Don Morley)Eiffel Tower2 (Chesnot)Connery (Tom Maelsa)Angelou (Gene Lester)Manilow (Michael Putland)Medals (William Vanderson)Lugosi (United Archives)Everest (LAKSHA SHERPA)Churchill (Fox Photos)Flowers (borchee)Twelve Tables (Heritage Images)Bear market (Chris Hondros)Dali (George Konig)Vespasian (Heritage Images)More2 (Heritage Images)More (Hulton Archive)Boleyn (Print Collector)Swayze (United Archives)Klien (Mark Thompson)Cherry spitter (Ralph Orlowski)Sulky (grafficx)Graf (Pascal Rondeau)Alcott (Matt King)De Groot (Paul Crock)Bulldogs (Ben Gabbe)Will and Anne (Heritage Images)Rodent (hiramtom)Ungulates (Julian Herbert)Herschel (Photos.com)Rontgen (Nicola Perscheid)Newton (Hulton Archive)Leibniz (Print Collector)Volta (Print Collector)Amundsen (Illustrated London News)Nellie Bly (Apic)ABBA (United Archives)Celine Dion (Independent News and Media)Cato the Elder (Hulton Archive)Chimborazo (ecuadorplanet)Catherine (Christine_Kohler)St. Petersburg (ArtMarie)Diaz (Hulton Archive)Juarez (Hulton Archive)Gengis Khan (Hulton Archive)Attila (Fototeca Storica Nazionale)Catherine the Great (Heritage Images)Pepys (Culture Club)Zaius (Charley Gallay)Simon Bolivar (Print Collector)Nancy Astor (Gill)Nightingale (Print Collector)Booker T. Washington (Hulton Archive)Claudius (Hulton Archive)Tamerlane (Hulton Archive)Tamerlane Delhi (Stuntelaar)Elliott Roosevelt (Leonard Burt)Bond in 1980 (John Pineda)Bernardo O'Higgins (Print Collector)Kim Il Sung (Three Lions)Kim Jong Il (Getty Images)Cesta (Jam Media)Fronton (GAIZKA IROZ)Periodic table (Duntaro)Ganymede (NASA)Sinclair Lewis (Culture Club)Toni Morrison (Leonardo Cendamo)George Sand (Heritage Images)Tolstoy (Heritage Images)Paine (Hulton Archive)Greene (Kean Collection)Henry Lee (Howcheng)White storks (BORIS ROESSLER)Fadiouth (David Degner)Pepper growing (Julia Liebscher)Stephen's hand (EyesWideOpen)Belarus (wsfurlan)De Gaulle (Print Collector)Wagners (Fritz Luckhardt)Rousseff (Alexandro Auler)Sadat (Keystone)Samuel Chase (Heritage Images)Public DomainWorld map (NASA)Jupiter (NASA)Holst (Herbert Lampert)WikimediaOreos (Evan-Amos)To Have and Have Not (Liberty Publishing)Manitoulin (Gretarsson)Collins (Bibliothèque nationale de France)de Kooning (Smithsonian)Acton's book (SchroCat)Red Vineyards (Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts)Coxwell (Tibet Nation)Escobar (Colombian National Police)Einstein (LOC)Jarvis (Hello World)Proust (Morn)Alexandra (GabrielDorneles)Blackened teeth (Horst Grabner)Felton (LOC)Caraway (LOC)Queen Anne (National Portrait Gallery)Chopin (Waterborough)CC 2.5Owl pellet (Snowyowls)CC 4.0Baur (Jmoran18251)
