A Destination for Curious People Since its founding in a Duke University dorm room in 2001, Mental Floss has reached more than 1 billion readers with smart, quirky content presented in a witty, upbeat voice. Its New York City-based team of editors and writers—as well as the worldwide network of contributors—answers life’s big questions, uncovers fascinating facts, and finds stories so interesting that readers absolutely must share them. When one reads Mental Floss, one will discover amazing things like: why Paraguay loves Rutherford B. Hayes; hilarious Victorian slang one can incorporate into current conversations; the 100 best movies to stream right now; why both ravens and crows form—and hold—grudges; and how a famous board game was used to bust soldiers out of POW camps in World War II. The bottom line? Whether covering history, science, pop culture, language, music, true crime, or entertainment, Mental Floss helps its audience feel smarter. Mental Floss has won four Webby Awards (including a People’s Choice Webby in 2020), been nominated for an ASME award, and published 15 books, five board games, and a fact-of-the-day calendar. It reaches more than 19 million users per month across its site, social media accounts, and popular YouTube channel.

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