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It’s not news that many people turn to arts and crafts for the mental health benefits. However, most studies on its outcomes have focused on clinical patients and the effects of specific ...
This simple, at-home method to check hormone levels, using floss, could pave the way for a new generation of monitoring tools for a range of health issues.
The actor just wrapped up a podcast called ‘Greatest Escapes’—and now he’s dropping amazing facts about those escapes and more on the latest episode of Amazing Facts with Mental Floss.
Peeling a banana? Cleaning your blender? Breathing? Yeah, unfortunately, you're probably doing those wrong. First of all, half of you reading this are breathing through your mouths right now. What ...
Have you ever wondered how cars like the Honda Prologue and Toyota RAV4 got their names? From the meanings to market appeal, here's the process.
Learn more about time-of-day trends in mental health and well-being, which tend to be better in the morning and worse at night.
Inspiration and lasting change can be made with a little help from psychedelics. But how does it work? And is it dangerous? We're answering your questions about treating your mental health.
That’s the kind of chilling tidbit you can expect from The Amazing Spooky Facts Jack-o’-Lantern—a special YouTube video from Mental Floss filled with seasonally appropriate facts backed by ...
LONDON — After a seven-month hiatus i-D Magazine is back online with Charli XCX and Troye Sivan on the homepage of its newly relaunched website. The September 2024 digital cover also features i ...
CaLea Johnson is a Mental Floss staff writer who has written content for different video game publications. She enjoys writing about weird sea creatures, science, music, and games the most. You ...
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Many of the world’s most famous jewels hide a controversial or mysterious past behind their glittering façades.