BlackAFInSTEM, a community of Black scientists, kicked off the inaugural Black Birders Week from May 31 through June 5. What started as a group chat organized by birder Jason Ward evolved, in a matter of mere days, into a week-long celebration of Black na...
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A group of American scientists, led by Professor Neil Theise of New York University, discovered a new organ in the human body which is cancer spreading organ. Its detection had been hampered with the limitations of the standard technique.Related: Science ...
By now, even casual history buffs are familiar with Dallass Dealey Plaza on the afternoon of November 23, 1963. JFK next to Jackie in the limo, the governor of Texas in front of him. Abraham Zapruder filming from atop a cement partition near the grassy kn...
In a previous list, I highlighted ten breeds of dog that have become subject to bans throughout the world for their immensity and aggression. The fact is, big dogs often get a bum rap. Many little dogs bite as much, if not more frequently than their large...
Becoming famous is a dream for many. Some work towards it for years, others achieve it by accident. But what if you were to become internationally famous without ever knowing or even being around to enjoy the benefits of your notoriety? Here are ten peopl...
One of the most depressing things to come at the onset of the 2020 pandemic was that, suddenly, unemployment became a big part of millions of peoples lives. Even worse was that millions of others were forced to admit some version of, welcome to the club. ...
This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.In narrative science fiction, there is no higher honor than earning a Hugo Award or Nebula Award—unless...
From five-pound meat monsters to greasy, drive-in comfort food, America’s most delicious burgers come in all shapes and sizes. To honor National Hamburger Day, we compiled the best burger from each state based on quality, preparation, creative flavors and...
In 1953, Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay became the first people to scale Mount Everest. The summit is still seeing historic firsts nearly 70 years later. The latest trailblazers belong to the Full Circle Everest expedition, the first a...
Chop Like a Pro Chef and Save On Miyabi, Zwilling J.A. Henckels, and More During Sur La Table’s Kniv
Chop Like a Pro Chef and Save On Miyabi, Zwilling J.A. Henckels, and More During Sur La Table’s Kniv
This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.Whether you're an aspiring chef or you just need to upgrade your kitchen utensils, knives are a gre...
They may not be the most traditional Mexican dish, but hard taco shells have become a staple of many families' taco nights. Hard-shell tacos pack the same corn flavor as classic tortillas but with the added crispy crunch of a fried chip. They do, howe...
History may be written by the victors, but it’s high time some of history’s quieter contributors got the attention they deserve. From medical breakthroughs to fearless adventurers, this group of historical heavyweights all deserve to be household names.1....
Nothing takes the sting out of a cold, dreary day quite like a warm bowl of chili. No matter how you like it—extra spicy, vegetarian, sans beans, or hidden by a topcoat of cheese and sour cream—the perfect bowl of chili is out there waiting to be discover...
Americans love a good hot dog—so much so that, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, we consume about 20 billion of them a year, which works out to about 70 hot dogs per person. In celebration of National Hot Dog Month (July) and National...
Mount Everest is the tallest and highest peak on Earth. Or is it? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous mountain. 1. MOUNT EVEREST’S ORIGINAL ENGLISH NAME WASN’T TOO CREATIVE. Before taking the name of Colonel Sir George Everest...
An early Air Force definition for the term UFO from the 1950s characterizes it as “any airborne object which by performance, aerodynamic characteristics, or unusual features, does not conform to any presently known aircraft or missile type, or which canno...
Alliums are present in some form in cuisines around the world. Several vegetables belong to this family of pungent, sweet-and-savory plants—including garlic, leeks, and chives—but onions may be the most diverse of the bunch. The layered bulbs come in diff...
Your local grocery store is a psychological minefield, where even the bananas are ripe with mystery.1. SOUTHPAWS HAVE AN INVISIBLE ADVANTAGEYou’ve probably seen that stores keep go-to items—produce, meats, dairy—on the perimeter. But did you notice that m...
Physicians have always had a distinctive physical profile, from their white coats to the stethoscope slung around their neck or tucked in a pocket. But one accessory seems to be a relic of old Three Stooges shorts and stock photos—the weird metal disc wor...
The onion has been traced back as far as the Bronze Age and was worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians (and eaten by the Israelites during their bondage in Egypt). Onions were rubbed over the muscles of Roman gladiators, used to pay rent in the Middle Ages, ...
