25 Little Known Facts About Thanksgiving - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 36) Mental Floss 2013-11-27 | A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John takes a look at some little known facts about Thanksgiving (the American one).Mental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_videoSelect Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com----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!)
10 Bizarre Historical Hygiene Practices Mental Floss 2024-10-16 | American colonists used to wipe their bottoms with WHAT?From terrifying early toothpaste recipes to questionable deodorant, hygiene hasn't always been so squeaky clean. Today we're covering strange and often gross hygiene practices from history.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: Virginia #history #halloween #virginia #shorts Mental Floss 2024-10-11 | ...
How 25 Animals Got Their Names Mental Floss 2024-10-09 | Did you know that "bear" doesn't actually mean "bear?" Are butterflies named after dairy products? And are the words "alligator" and "crocodile" only significant when used in a catchy sendoff?In this episode of The List Show, host Erin McCarthy uncovers the history behind 25 different animal names.0:00 Bear0:37 Intro0:52 Butterfly1:09 Horse1:23 Pony1:41 Hippo1:56 Porpoise2:06 Aardvark2:22 Meerkat2:33 Rabbit3:12 Squirrel3:24 Fox3:39 Cat3:54 Spider4:17 Python4:31 Octopus4:48 Moose5:07 Hedgehog5:18 Crocodile5:35 Alligator5:52 Skunk6:03 Rhinoceros6:13 Koala6:24 Dingo6:35 Lemur6:46 HumanWebsite: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
Why Are Vampires Afraid of Garlic? 🧄🧛♀️ #vampires #halloween #spookyseason Mental Floss 2024-10-03 | ...
50+ Creepy Halloween Facts to Chill You | Relaxing Jack-o-Lantern Ambience Mental Floss 2024-10-02 | It's officially Scary Season, so pop on the Mental Floss Spooky Facts Jack-o'-Lantern and cozy up next to the fire! Over 50 fun and scary facts to give you goosebumps.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: South Dakota #history #southdakota #weird Mental Floss 2024-09-30 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: South Carolina #history #southcarolina Mental Floss 2024-09-27 | ...
Misconceptions About Ancient Greece Mental Floss 2024-09-25 | When you think of the most famous ancient Greek sculptures in the world–The Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, Hermes of Olympia—you immediately think of smooth, white stone. But ancient Greek statues were originally colorful. REALLY colorful.In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd breaks down some myths about Ancient Greece. Let’s dive in.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: Rhode Island #history #urbanlegend #rhodeisland Mental Floss 2024-09-25 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: Pennsylvania #history #urbanlegend #pennsylvania Mental Floss 2024-09-23 | ...
10 Harsh Truths About Childhood Dream Jobs Mental Floss 2024-09-18 | Firefighter, astronaut, ice cream truck driver. All jobs we fantasized about having as kids, but they might not be as glamorous as you once thought.On today's episode of The List Show, we're covering 10 jobs we wanted as kids and the harsh realities about them. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: North Dakota #history #urbanlegend #northdakota Mental Floss 2024-09-13 | ...
Misconceptions About Famous Cities Mental Floss 2024-09-11 | Is the nickname The Windy City simply a reference to Chicago’s weather? What’s the difference between the London Eye and your average ferris wheel? Is Beijing’s Forbidden City actually forbidden?In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about famous major cities.0:00 Intro1:19 Misconception: The London Eye is a Ferris wheel2:08 Misconception: The London Underground is totally underground2:25 Misconception: Chicago’s nickname is a reference to wind3:24 Misconception: Capital cities are always the biggest5:17 Misconception: Beijing’s Forbidden City is off-limits5:59 Misconception: Notre-Dame has always been beloved by Parisians7:07 Misconception: New York City’s Broadway theaters have to actually be on BroadwayWebsite: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: Oklahoma #history #urbanlegend #oklahoma Mental Floss 2024-09-11 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: North Carolina #history #urbanlegend #northcarolina Mental Floss 2024-09-09 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: New York #history #urbanlegend #newyork Mental Floss 2024-09-06 | ...
14 Commonly Confused Pairs Mental Floss 2024-09-04 | Concrete vs. cement. Knitting vs. crocheting. Iced coffee vs. cold brew.The world is full of commonly confused things, and today on The List Show we're going to break down some of the most common. Never again will you use the phrase Great Britain when you really mean the UK. Hopefully.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: New Mexico #history #urbanlegend #newmexico Mental Floss 2024-09-02 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: New Jersey #history #urbanlegend #newjersey Mental Floss 2024-08-29 | ...
The Surprising Origins of 12 Phrases Mental Floss 2024-08-28 | The English language is bursting with colorful expressions that come from strange and surprising places. Many of them once had literal meanings that the general public has long since forgotten. This episode of The List Show is all about why we say what we say—from the poem that gave us albatross around your neck to the hands that gave us hands down.00:00 Slush Fund00:50 Intro01:17 Albatross around your neck01:54 Silver screen02:29 Bucket list03:01 Kick the bucket03:26 Egg on your face04:27 Egg on04:59 Apple of my eye05:36 The writing on the wall06:15 The land of Nod06:47 Close but no cigar07:06 Hands downWebsite: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: New Hampshire #history #urbanlegends #newhampshire Mental Floss 2024-08-26 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: Nevada #history #urbanlegends #nevada Mental Floss 2024-08-23 | ...
13 Obsolete Jobs From the Past Mental Floss 2024-08-21 | Have you ever heard of being a pure finder? They collected dog poop for leather makers. Fortunately, this job has become obsolete.History is full of jobs that are no longer needed, due to technology, cultural advances, and everything in between. On today's episode of The List Show we're exploring strange and interesting occupations that are no longer around.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: Minnesota #urbanlegends #minnesota #history Mental Floss 2024-08-20 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: Nebraska #history #urbanlegends #nebraska Mental Floss 2024-08-19 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: Montana #urbanlegends #history #montana Mental Floss 2024-08-16 | ...
8 Terrifying Creatures that Haunt the Deep Sea Mental Floss 2024-08-14 | There are tons of terrifying creatures lurking in the dark, cold, pressurized environment of the deep sea, from a ginormous relative of the garden pill bug, to fish with translucent heads.00:00 Intro00:40 Giant Larvacean01:41 Common Fangtooth02:35 Giant Isopod03:30 Gulper Eel04:33 Giant Tubeworm05:27 Barrel Amphipods06:18 Bloody-Belly Comb Jelly7:05 Barreleye FishWebsite: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
One Urban Legend From Each State: Mississippi #urbanlegends #history #mississippi Mental Floss 2024-08-10 | ...
Food-Inspired Slang From The Summer Olympics #olympics #sports #language Mental Floss 2024-08-08 | ...
10 Lost Languages of the United States Mental Floss 2024-08-07 | There are thousands of languages across the world, but many are dying out every year. Even within the United States, indigenous languages like Eyak and Penobscot are all but forgotten. Today, we're telling the stories of the culture and people of these once-prosperous languages, and what led to their disappearance.Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazineDiscord: discord.io/mentalfloss
Why Does One Volleyball Player Wear a Different Color? 🏐 #olympics #parisolympics2024 #volleyball Mental Floss 2024-08-05 | ...
One Urban Legend From Each State: Michigan #history #urbanlegends #michigan Mental Floss 2024-08-02 | ...
