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5 DISTURBING Facts About Disney!

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Misconceptions About The Renaissance

The Renaissance gave us the Mona Lisa, the telescope, and the Sistine Chapel. But who is the Mona Lisa actually a painting of? And did Galileo really invent the telescope? And be honest, do you picture Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel… on his back? We’ve got some centuries-old myths to debunk, let’s […]

CREEPYPASTA – The Ancient Dead

I Have to Talk to You About This

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Could You be a Psychopath? (Psychopaths Explained)

8 Old-Timey Scams, Grifts, and Cons

Historic con artists used their marks’ “confidence” against them. They were able to swindle innocent victims out of money with phony businesses, non-existent products, and a smorgasbord of too-good-to-be-true promises of instant riches. The historical cons, scams, grifts, and tricks featured in this episode of The List Show may be mostly passé, but they teach […]

5 Companies RICHER than Countries!

11 Curious Facts About Books & Authors

If you like facts about books or facts about authors (or, dare we say, facts about books and authors) we think you’ll like this video. We also think you’ll enjoy our new book about books. You can find it here: https://insighteditions.com/pages/mentalflosslandingpage The Curious Reader is a book from the team at Mental Floss about books […]

10 Inventions That Changed Food History

Food history is a combination of slow, gradual evolution and sudden disruption. The course of food history can be changed by climate change or war, but it can also be changed by innovation from enterprising individuals. Who “invented” sliced bread? How did the microwave oven come to be? And what genius gave us the spork? […]

CREEPYPASTA – The Shape in the Rain

I Don’t Usually Talk About This But…

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Tub Trivia: Special Literary Edition LIVE

Join Mental Floss’s Justin Dodd for a special night of BOOK-THEMED trivia. Write your answers in the live chat for a chance to be crowned Champion of the Internet. Get yourself a copy of Mental Floss’s new book about books: https://insighteditions.com/pages/mentalflosslandingpage Tub Trivia is a live quiz show from Mental Floss. It’s like pub trivia […]

Why Do We Dream? (Deep Dive)

The 15 Most Expensive “Blanks” Ever

The most expensive painting in the world (sold at auction) is of rather-disputed provenance. The most expensive sculpture ever sold was “Plan B” for its creator. And the most expensive empire may be the Roman Empire, if you’ll allow us some poetic (historic?) license. Justin breaks down 15 of the most expensive “blanks” ever, from […]

5 People Who Saved the World!

CREEPYPASTA – The Haunted Highway

This Is My Last Shot

How Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft Changed Gaming Forever

Misconceptions About Health & Wellness

Does cracking your knuckles give you arthritis? How much water should you REALLY drink a day? And what the HECK do crystals do for my health? In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) answers these burning questions about your health. Don’t believe everything you read out there, your body will thank you. Mental […]

5 Most Controversial Scientific Theories

The Mothman: The Harbringer of Doom

11 Surprising Stories Behind Amazing Artworks

The stories behind paintings and sculptures can be as interesting as the work itself. From romantic intrigue to momentous geopolitical events, looking “behind the easel” can shed light on our shared history and culture. Erin shares the stories behind artistic masterpieces, from Rothko’s Seagram Murals to Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer. In case you […]

Original Creepypasta – The Sea of Green

The Enfield Poltergeist: A Family Haunted

How JNCO Jeans Made Absurd Fashion History

JNCO jeans (JNCOs, if you’re nasty) epitomized a brief, strange moment in fashion history. They were “countercultural” jeans marketed towards suburban tweens. JNCOs made adults angry, but what might be odder is that they made so many young people happy. Erin dives into the history of JNCO jeans, from their iconic logo to their fall […]

The Highgate Vampire: London’s Terror

Food History: French Fries

French fries vs. tater tots … which is the superior fried potato? Let’s start at the beginning. French fries came from … France, right? Oh boy, we’ve got a lot of history to get through. Join host Justin Dodd in a journey through the history of fried potatoes. Food History is a series from Mental […]

Unsolved: Cindy James and the Invisible Stalker

22 Pieces of Medieval Pet Advice

Pet advice from the Middle Ages isn’t exactly like pet advice from today. Sure, you have your diet tips and expectations for obedience, but there’s also a smattering of Latin incantations, unusual remedies, and enough superstition to fill a great dane. Erin breaks down that and more as she discussed medieval pet advice in this […]

Skinwalker Ranch: Hell on Earth

5 TERRIFYING Humanoid Encounters

5 Scary Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True Part 2

Misconceptions about World War II

World War II is one of the most studied historical events of all time. So, how come very few people know of the literal hundreds of German POW camps on US soil? Or, the real story of how a Polish cavalry on horseback took on a battalion of German tanks? From the repercussions of Pearl […]

5 Spine-Chilling Encounters With Demons | Matthew Santoro

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The History of Pho in 10 Facts

The history of pho touches on colonialism and intercultural exchange, culinary ingenuity and the influence of immigration. Pho (or phở) is a melting pot, in more ways than one. In this episode of Food History, Justin shares 10 fun facts about pho. Phở may be influenced by French and Chinese cuisines, but it is a […]

10 Weird Weapons From History

The weirdest weapons in history include a military-grade stink bomb, a pistol disguised as a tube of lipstick, and earthenware pots filled with venomous snakes. Erin breaks down those weird weapons and more in this episode of The List Show. “Weird weapons” is obviously a subjective term, but we think each of these weapons (whether […]

5 People Who Discovered We Are In A Simulation | Matthew Santoro

5 Paranormal Encounters with the Undead | Matthew Santoro

How Mad Magazine Changed Comedy & Angered the FBI

The history of Mad magazine is a story of rebellion and reproach, of Alfred E. Neuman’s controversial gap-toothed face, and of a “gang of idiots” that happened to be some of the smartest satirists of their day. Mad magazine changed humor, but it met its fair share of speed-bumps along the way. J Edgar Hoover […]

5 Creepiest Missing 411 Cases | Matthew Santoro

5 Scariest Let’s Not Meet Stories…

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The Unexpected Origins of 20 Culinary Terms

Amuse-bouche, barbecue, umami… where do these delightful culinary words come from? Let’s explore the history of these terms (and more) in this episode of Food History. Join Justin (@juddtoday) as we break down the international history of your favorite foods, cooking styles, and ingredients. Most importantly, you’ll finally learn the origin of the mysterious phrase, […]

5 STRANGE Addictions People Actually Have!

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100 Facts About The British Royal Family

The British Royal Family is either a potent symbol of national pride or a harmful anachronism, depending on which sources you listen to. The House of Windsor enjoys widespread popularity in the UK and many of its commonwealth realms, and yet a majority of young Britons express a desire to leave the monarchy behind. In […]

5 CRAZY Living Creatures Created by Science

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