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50 Collective Nouns for Groups of Animals - Mental Floss
Two vipers hiding in the leaves. | Mark Kostich/iStock. A group of snakes is generally a pit, nest, or den, but they're generally thought of as solitary creatures, so collective nouns for specific ...
Amazing Facts: Learn about the world around you ... - Mental Floss
Scroll through the Amazing Fact Generator for hundreds of fascinating facts about history, animals, entertainment, language, and more.
100 Facts That Will Make You Go “WTF” - Mental Floss
Weird but fascinating facts about everything from the guy who dragged cars with his nipples to frogs shedding (and eating!) their own skin.
The 10 Worst Presidents in American History, According to …
Jun 7, 2023 · President William Henry Harrison, we hardly knew you. | Fine Art/GettyImages. The first President Harrison is remembered mostly for dying one month after his inauguration. …
36 Fun Wordle Alternatives for Every Kind of Puzzle Fan - Mental …
Jun 6, 2023 · Table Of Contents. 1. WordPlay; 2., 3., 4., and 5. Dordle, Quordle, Octordle, and Sedecordle; 6. and 7. Hello Wordl and Speedle; 8. Hurdle; 9. Crosswordle; 10 ...
The Origins of 10 Nicknames - Mental Floss
Jun 7, 2023 · The origins of some nicknames are obvious. It’s easy to see why Ed is short for Edward, Nick is short for Nicholas, and Ally is short for Allison.Other diminutives require more …
How Long Are Days and Years on Other Planets in Our Solar System?
Feb 20, 2023 · The length of a day is such an integral part of life here on Earth that it’s hard to even understand what time would mean without it. What would we consider a good night’s …
The True Origins of “The Muffin Man” Nursery Rhyme - Mental Floss
Mar 20, 2024 · Muffin men really did exist. | Culture Club/GettyImages. So if the rhyme isn’t about a Renaissance serial killer, where did it come from? The verse first appeared in print in the …
88 Amazing Facts Everyone Should Know - Mental Floss
Jun 22, 2015 · 1. Thirty-five percent of people are born without wisdom teeth. 2. As we continue to evolve, scientists believe that fewer and fewer humans will be born with wisdom teeth ...