My fishing guide, Shiloh Patterson, vividly remembers the first time he hooked a king salmon back in 1997. The fight lasted only 10 seconds before his line snapped, but it was all he could talk about ...

Imagine firing up your truck on a crisp morning, tires crunching over gravel as you leave the pavement far behind. No ...

The St. Charles Antique Mall in St. Charles, Missouri, is that rare wonderland where your casual “I’ll just pop in for a minute” turns into a full-day expedition through America’s material past.

The Park Café sits in a charming blue A-frame building that looks like it belongs in a storybook. Red umbrellas dot the outdoor seating area, inviting you to enjoy your meal in the fresh air. This ...

The fridge light feels like an interrogation lamp exposing my culinary failures. “Explain this furry half lemon wrapped in tinfoil, you monster.” ...

Since the very beginning, Mental Floss has been dedicated to dredging up fascinating facts from across a broad range of topics—we’ve covered everything from strange animal stories to weird historical ...