The 10 Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2026, Ranked
Wondering what everyone is dressing up as this year? Here are the top 10 trending Halloween costumes of 2026, ranked by search data and popularity.
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America's Best Small Cities in 2026, Ranked
Want big-city perks without the high rent and stress? From Massachusetts to Indiana, these are the best small cities in America in 2026.
10 'Gilmore Girls' Guest Stars You Totally Forgot Appeared on the Show
Let’s take a trip to Stars Hollow and revisit the famous faces you forgot were there!
20 Outdated Things Baby Boomers Still Love
From paper maps and landlines to cursive writing, explore 20 everyday items, habits, and tech tools that Baby Boomers still hold onto in the modern era.
Benedict Arnold's Grave at St. Mary’s Battersea in London, England
St. Mary's Church, quietly nestled along the south side of the river Thames, serves as the final resting spot for the infamous Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold, his equally infamous wife Peg...
Why Does the Headless Horseman Carry a Pumpkin?
The Headless Horseman’s pumpkin isn’t just spooky decoration—it’s folklore.
The 5 Best Foodie Cities in America to Visit in 2026, Ranked
Food lovers have plenty of places to explore, but these five cities serve up something delicious around every corner!
Ham Ho in Binh Phu, Vietnam
Deep within the rugged interior of Tay Son district, Ham Ho presents a striking clash of raw geological wonder and fierce military history. A wild mountain river tears through a colossal maze of jagge...
How Much Money Did Edgar Allan Poe Actually Make From 'The Raven'?
The amount wasn't enough to support the financially struggling writer, despite how successful the poem was.
The Classic Fantasy Epic That Inspired Stephen King to Write 'The Stand'
Discover how J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" inspired Stephen King to write his apocalyptic dark fantasy epic, "The Stand."
Khada Parsi Statue in Mumbai, India
In Mumbai’s Byculla area, under the Byculla Bridge, a tall cast-iron statue stands at the traffic junction. It is popularly known as Khada Parsi Statue. It is the statue of Seth Cursetjee Manockjee (1...
Fort Breendonk in Willebroek, Belgium
Fort van Breendonk is a transit camp and WWII Nazi Prison in Willebroek, Belgium. It was originally built between 1906 and 1913 and has been used in both World War I and World War II. It was used as a...
Is Telekinesis Real? What Science Actually Says
Researchers have chased mind over matter for more than a century, but the effect keeps shrinking as the studies get bigger.
Edgar Allan Poe's Favorite (and Least Favorite) Edgar Allan Poe Stories
From the short story he called his "best tale" and the work he considered his masterpiece to the book he called "silly," here are Edgar Allan Poe's favorite and least favorite of his own works.
The Most Popular Slang the Year You Were Born
From "ritzy" and "booksy" to "dreamboat" and "doh!", see which surprising slang word or catchphrase defined the lexicon the year you were born.
This Professional Orchestra Only Uses Vegetables as Its Instruments: Listen to Its Newest Song
Many impressive instruments have filled London’s famed Abbey Road Studios with sound over the decades, like David Gilmour’s Fender Stratocaster and Paul McCartney’s Hofner bass. But one group’s music ...
Are You Working Out for Bone Health? A Trainer Shares 5 Exercises for Optimal Aging (No Equipment Needed)
Strong bones are key to supporting our overall health as we age, storing vital nutrients and helping prevent serious injuries if we fall. And while getting enough calcium and vitamin D is critical for...
22 Famous Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Nepo Babies
You may not have realized many of the stars you’ve seen on your TV have very famous ties: From Nicolas Cage to Lily Collins and more.
All 5 'Carrie' Adaptations, Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes
Back in 1974, Stephen King published his first novel, and the story of a bullied telekinetic teenager and her prom night has been retold on screen ever since: t
4 Beatles Songs Paul McCartney and John Lennon Wrote as Teenagers
Years before the Beatlemania, McCartney and Lennon were writing songs as teenagers in Liverpool.
Pinkie the Pink Elephant in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
DeForest, Wisconsin, United States--A fiberglass giant pink elephant with glasses, also known as “Pinkie the Elephant” or “Pinky the Elephant” is a roadside attraction in DeForest, Wisconsin; situated...
The Mysterious Case of Pancho Villa’s Missing Skull
The revolutionary leader’s grave became the center of bizarre theories that began nearly a century ago.
Tomb of Mem de Sá in Salvador, Brazil
Located in the heart of Salvador’s historic center, the Catedral Basílica de Salvador stands in the famous Terreiro de Jesus, surrounded by some of the city’s oldest streets and churches. Its richly d...
The Real NYC Bookstore That Inspired ‘You’ve Got Mail’
This beloved bookstore has a real-life connection to the Nora Ephron classic.
The Most Halloween-Obsessed States in America, Ranked
From pumpkin patches to haunt counts, see which states go all-out for October 31—and which ones prefer to skip the spooky season entirely.
Round Barn Capital of the World in Rochester, Indiana
Your typical barn employs a rectangular shape, with various styles of roofing. However, rectangular barns use material inefficiently; a round design allows a larger area to be enclosed by the same amo...
The Real Girls Who Inspired Stephen King's 'Carrie'
A badly bullied classmate and a near-death experience with a crucifix helped shape King's debut novel, 'Carrie.'
Susannah Place in The Rocks, Australia
Located in The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood, the four humble terrace houses that make up Susannah Place were built in 1844 by Irish immigrants. For over 150 years, the row housed more than 100 ...
18 Reasons Why 'Hocus' Pocus Was Much Darker Than We Remember
The Halloween classic 'Hocus Pocus' was actually full of violence, murder, and covert adult humer.
Caterpillar Twitches in an Ultraquiet Chamber Are Helping Biologists Understand How These Insects Hear Without Ears
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later it freezes. It senses danger — and just in time. From behind, a wasp approaches, sizing up its ...
5 Cursed Coastal Towns Straight Out of 'Widow’s Bay'
Looking for New England vibes with a dark twist? Before booking a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, explore these five cursed coastal towns straight out of 'Widow’s Bay.'
The Edgar Allan Poe Character Who Helped Create Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle credited him by name for decades, but the detective he built out of him called him a very inferior fellow.
‘Bear With Me’ in Bristol, England
Bristol is famous for turning its streets into an open-air gallery, from Banksy’s work to its ever-changing murals, stencils, and sculptures. Tucked into a nook overlooking Jacob’s Wells Road, Bear Wi...
Üç Haclı Kilise in Çavuşin, Turkey
In the red valley, one can find Üç Haclı Kilise, also known as Three Crosses church. It is carved directly into the rock. Though heavily eroded, it is thought that the church housed a monastic communi...
11 Contemporary Fiction Books Perfect For Autumn Reading
From 'The Secret History' to 'The Shining,' these novels range from heart-warming to haunting, and are perfect for autumn reading.
The Most Popular Halloween Costume the Year You Were Born
Tell us: would you wear the most popular costume from your birth year today?
‘Deep Silent Gaze’ in Limassol, Cyprus
Set into a low wall, this mosaic looks at first like a study in ocean life: teal petals fanned out like sea anemones, iridescent glass discs catching the light like fish scales, a palette drawn straig...
Why Does Static Get Worse in the Cold?
Learn what causes static electricity, why it's worse in cold weather, and how to prevent painful shocks.
Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal, Washington
When you see this museum from the street, you might assume that it's a little one-room operation, but you couldn't be more wrong! Two Rivers is truly bigger on the inside, in a way that makes everyone...
7 Smells That Defined Fall in the 1980s
Take a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s with seven iconic fall smells, from Halloween candy and baked goods to overpowering perfumes and cool autumn air.
Gravesite of Justice Willam Cushing in Scituate, Massachusetts
South of the town of Scituate (pronounced /SIT-you-it/), roughly a mile and a half from the Atlantic coast of Massachusetts, nestled in the second-smallest state park in Massachusetts, at the end of a...
6 Scary Locations From Horror Books That You Can Actually Visit
From Dracula's castle to the hotel that inspired Stephen King's 'The Shining,' these real places inspired some of the most famous horror stories of all time.
7 World Records Smashed at Giant Vegetable Competition in England
Believe it or not, the massive gourd pictured above is small potatoes compared to the current Guinness World Record holder for heaviest pumpkin — but it still turned heads at an annual produce contest...
Why Do We Say “Turn Over A New Leaf”?
The phrase "turn over a new leaf" didn't originally refer to the kind of leaves you find on trees. Here's where it really comes from.
100 Short Jokes That Will Leave You in Stitches
These family-friendly jokes are guaranteed to make you laugh!
8 Best Movies to Watch This Spooky Season, According to Mental Floss Editors
These films will either get you in the spooky spirit—or have you screaming at your screen.
Ghost vs. Ghoul: What's the Difference?
Ghosts and ghouls are actually very different. Here's a little about the history of each of these creatures, and the etymology of their names.
The Best—And Worst—States for Teachers in 2026
Where do educators thrive? Discover the best and worst states for teachers in 2026 based on income growth potential, student-teacher ratios, and per-student public school spending.
8 Cozy Movies ’90s Kids Still Rewatch Every Fall
These '90s films capture the essence of a cozy fall so well that it's become tradition to watch them each year when the leaves change.
How to Know If You Can Trust an AI’s Answer to Your Question
I recently typed a simple question into Google search: How much screen time is too much for teenagers? Instead of presenting links, as Google had been doing for many years, it gave me an AI-generated ...