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 ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the science of pareidolia. Summary: Our minds are wired to ...

Whether striped, checked or neither, these textiles are sure to enhance any room. By Tom Delavan In T’s column 1 Piece, 10 Budgets, we share 10 perfect versions of an item in a range of prices.

I work a full-time job and spend my after-work time parenting my 2-year-old daughter. I get one hour of free time between her bedtime and my own, and every night, I spend it quilting. I've been ...

Quality sleep can add years to your life, according to a 2023 study by the American College of Cardiology. Needless to say, comfortable bedding is a worthy investment — it can balance your body ...

I grew up surrounded by quilts. My grandmother has been quilting since the 1950s, and while my experience is far less than hers, it's a hobby I dove head-first into during the throes of the Covid ...

The renowned artist’s exuberant portraits celebrate Black history and take the form to a new level By Jacoba Urist Photographs by Celeste Sloman Bisa Butler’s portrait of Harriet Tubman began with a ...

While they aren’t talked about as often as comforters or duvets, quilts might be the most versatile blanket in your house. Since they’re lighter than comforters, the best quilts can be used year-round ...

Imagine navigating through a forest, where each tree represents a family, and its roots represent its members that span back many generations. The roots, entwined and deep, hold the shared experiences ...