Mental Floss

The Destination of Curiosity

Since its establishment in Duke University dormitories in 2001, Mental Floss has garnered over 1 billion readers, showcasing clever and quirky content with a humorous and optimistic voice. Our team of editors and writers in New York City, as well as our global network of contributors, answer major questions in life, uncover fascinating facts, and discover stories so fascinating that our readers must definitely share them.

When you read 'Mental Floss', you will discover some amazing things, such as why Paraguayans like Rutherford B. Hayes; You can incorporate interesting Victorian slang into the current conversation; The 100 best movies currently being played; Why do ravens and crows hold grudges; And how a famous board game helped soldiers escape from prisoner of war camps during World War II.

What about the bottom line? Whether we are reporting on history, science, popular culture, language, music, real crime, or entertainment, we make the audience feel smarter.

Mental Floss has won four Webby Awards (including the 2020 People's Choice Webby Award), been nominated for the ASME Award, and published 15 books, 5 board games, and a daily factual calendar. Through our website, social media accounts, and popular YouTube channels, we reach over 19 million users every month.