Happy News
Letter carrier Fernando Garcia was on his daily route in Norwalk, California, when he sprang into action to save a man who had severely cut his arm with a chainsaw. The U.S. Postal Service worker heard screams
Files of the Criminally Stupid
Police in China arrested a man who used his chainsaw to cut a hole in his boss’ office door and then destroy his furniture. The disgruntled employee managed to buzz through the desk, an armchair, a coffee
Pet Tails
A goat in India stunned villagers as it walked past everyone on two legs. A video was posted of the goat walking a good 33 feet on its hind legs across a road. The goat’s antics are
Drive-Thru County Fair
Missing funnel cakes and deep fried Oreos? Well, in northern Ohio, you can still go to the county fair – in your car. Stark County is opening its county fair this weekend – as a drive-thru. Fair-goers
Guy forgets to renew plates for 23 years
Sometimes we forget about the easiest of things to acquire, like renewing your car’s registration with the state you live in. It’s an honest mistake and it could happen to anyone. However, forgetting to renew it for
Wedding takes the cake…err chicken
In the world of theme weddings, this one takes the cake … or, the chicken. An Australian couple have become the first people in the world to have an official KFC-themed wedding. Kate and Harrison Cann were the
Some States Cut Parallel Parking From Driving Test
More than a dozen states have cut parallel parking from the drivers exam. Because it’s too hard and causing many to fail the test. Instead, many states require drivers to only pull in and back out of
KFC Crocs
In case you haven’t noticed, Crocs are having a moment right now. The brand is cool with everyone from Gen Z to your grandma. But something tells me it’s about to get even MORE beloved because Crocs has partnered
More and More Couples Are Doing This
It seems more and more couples are sleeping in seperate beds. Mostly because they aren’t sleeping well due to conflicting work schedules or a partner snores. And while some worry separate beds could be bad for their
Grand Slam Wedding
Restaurant chain Denny’s in Las Vegas is giving away free weddings on Valentine’s Day. Normally, weddings at the ‘Denny’s Chapel’ runs $200, but between noon and 6pm on Valentine’s Day couples showing up with a marriage license
Popeye’s Favorite Food….Chicken???
The contestant on Family Feud Canada who went viral last week for her hilarious response to the Face-Off question, “Name Popeye’s favorite food,” is getting $10,000 worth of free food from Popeyes. Eve Dubois hit the buzzer first and excitedly
Get Paid To Watch Hallmark Holiday Movies
If you’re someone who really gets into the holiday spirit and plans to spend a lot of time on the couch watching Christmas movies this season, Hallmark has a dream job waiting for you. Website Centurylinkquote.com is offering $1000
What’s Worth Spending More Money On
The holidays are coming, and that means saving money every chance you get. Sometimes, however, spending more money on something is actually worth it — especially if the cheaper version ends up being junk that needs replacing
Shopping In These Will Curb Your Spending
Here’s something to consider as we head into the holiday shopping season … A new study found that wearing high heels while you shop could actually help curb your spending. Yes, it sounds awful. But it seems
Go Easy on the Earbuds
Did your mother ever tell you not to stick anything in your ear smaller than your elbow? It’s a funny little joke, but it’s a good life lesson. The inside of the ear is very delicate, and
Every Day Is Halloween
Every October for the past six years, Carrie Motley, a mom of four from California, has picked up her kids from school dressed in homemade Halloween costumes. At first, her kids — who range in age from 8
Five Guys Get In Fight At Five Guys
Of all the burger places to get into a fight, five guys in Orlando certainly picked the right one. Police arrested five guys after they got into a fight inside a Five Guys burger restaurant. It’s unclear
Box Office Report
Avengers: Endgame was #1 again at the Box Office earning nearly $64 million. It’s made $723 million in the three weeks it’s been in theaters. Pokemon Detective Pikachu debuted in second place with $58 million. The Hustle
Mental Floss Trivia
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: According to a survey this is the celebrity most people would choose to play their mom in a movie. Who is it? ANSWER: Meryl Streep! Congratulations to Brent Bernett of Galesburg for answering correctly
That’s not a Knife
A convenience store clerk in Alabama cut right to the chase when confronted by two knife-toting thieves — by pulling out a machete and chasing them. Seth Holcomb made a couple of false starts, walking from his
WEIRD NEWS: Grand Theft, Dockers
A man in St. Louis was stripped of both his dignity and his wheels by a crook who forced him to drop his drawers before driving off in his vehicle. The thief, who’s still at large, approached
FOOD: The Most and Least Popular Pizza Toppings
Pineapples on pizza may cause the biggest debate — but the fruit is not the least liked pizza topping. Nope, that “honor” goes to anchovies. According to a new survey by YouGov, these are Americans’ favorite and
STUDY: Dressing Sexy Makes People Think You’re Uneducated
According to a new study, dressing sexy makes people think you’re uneducated. British researchers found that women who wore shorter skirts, high heels and had plunging necklines at their graduation were assumed to have worse grades in
THINGS NOT TO LEAVE IN YOUR CAR WHEN IT’S THIS COLD
The Polar Vortex is leaving much of the country in a deep freeze. According to experts, even if you’re just running into the grocery store, these are eight things you don’t want to leave in your car
STUDY: Cold Myths
Did your parents ever tell you not to go outside in the winter without a coat or you’d catch a cold? Or that if you went outside with wet hair you’d get sick? Even though these things
DAD BUILDS SNOW FORT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Most of the kids in one Cincinnati neighborhood love playing in the snow and building a snow fort. Now, thanks to one girl’s amazing dad, all of the kids can enjoy the snow fort. Greggory Eichhorn and
WEIRD NEWS: Taking a Stab at Marriage
Romance in Russia is alive and well, albeit incredibly bizarre. A man who survived being stabbed 13 times by his girlfriend did something completely unexpected in court last week. As the woman was testifying and trying to
Selfies Make Your Nose Look Big
Even if you’re not a constant selfie-taker, you know that the idea is to snap and share these photos because you think you look good in that moment. But according to new research, taking a selfie might
Flamin Hot Cheetos Ice Cream
Who doesn’t like ice cream? And who doesn’t like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Now Drill’d Ice Cream in Fountain View, California is now offering Flamin’ Hot ice cream. The invention is a blend of vanilla ice cream and
Why Sick People Don’t Call In Sick
There’s nothing worse than when a sick co-worker shows up at the office infecting the whole place. But before you get annoyed with your hacking officemate, it’s important to understand why he or she felt it was
Less Toys = Better Play
Moms … have you ever walked through your kids’ playroom or bedrooms and just started throwing away broken toys and accumulated junk? Especially after the holidays, it’s hard to find room for all their stuff. And the
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: According to a recent study, men’s _____________ are shrinking. what is it?
ANSWER: Their paychecks!
Why Dogs Live Less Than Humans. A Six Year Old Explains
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: On average, we buy a new one of these every year and a half. What is it?
Answer: Cellphone!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: Can you identify the movie from this quote? “I Got Worms”.. What movie was it?
ANSWER: Dumb & Dumber!
76% OF WORKERS SUFFER FROM THE SUNDAY BLUES
According to a recent survey my Monster.com, 76% of workers get the Sunday Blues. That’s when you stress out about having to go back to work on Monday. According to the study, for some people that stress
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: In the average household, it’s the woman who does this daily chore each morning. What is it?
ANSWER: Make The Bed!
COW LOOKS LIKE GENE SIMMONS
A newborn calf in Texas named Genie looks like KISS frontman Gene Simmons with his signature make-up. Check it out on our Facebook page.
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: 40% of adults in a recent survey admit that they do this at home, but only when no one is around. What is it?
ANSWER: Drinking from the Milk Carton!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: 60%. of adults in a new survey say they owned one of these as a child. What is it?
ANSWER: Jump Rope!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: 1 out of 12 people have done this in the bathroom at work. What is it?
ANSWER: Eat something!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: According to a survey, this is the last thing a man wants to do on a first date. What is it?
ANSWER: Dance!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: 7 out of 10 People Admit Doing This After Eating Something Messy.! What is it?
ANSWER: Lick Their Fingers!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: Research shows that couples that do this have less stress… What is it?
ANSWER: Hold Hands!
Get Ready For Glonuts
There’s a new food trend on the horizon – and it’s GLOWING, literally. Last week’s glowing cotton candy at Disney parks had people going crazy. And now a pastry shop in Australia is pumping out glow-in-the-dark donuts
Jerry Seinfeld refuses to hug Kesha – AWKWARD!
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: According to a survey, this is the #1 item left behind in hotel rooms. What is it?
ANSWER: Phone Charger!
Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced its third class of inductees to be enshrined in the Rochester, New York museum. This year’s group includes Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Pokemon Red and Green and
Prairie Dog Taunts Alligator
A prairie dog was seen sitting on a sleeping alligator as it taunted it at a zoo. Footage shows the rodent sidling up to the alligator at a Massachusetts zoo on April 29. The alligator then flinches
The name of April the Giraffe’s name is…..
Fans of April the giraffe finally find out what the Animal Adventure Park is naming April’s calf. April’s baby boy’s name is “TAJIRI” which means hope. The calf will be called “Taj” for short.