Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe – so the rhyme goes. But even children know that counting-out rhymes like this are no help at making a truly random choice. Perhaps you remember when ...

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 ...

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Minecraft Texture packs allow you to modify the game's blocky appearance, including the surroundings, mobs, and structures, and they give you full control of the game. We have listed a step-by-step ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Very little in this life is truly random. A coin flip is influenced ...

In 2019, Taylor Swift opened up about a hair phenomenon every curly girl fears: Her natural curls disappeared. In an essay for Elle, she confirmed her curly hair was losing its curl. “From birth, I ...

Do you know what'll always save you from awkward silences at a work function? Or make you the shining star at any dinner party? A funny, interesting, and slightly niche fun fact. As it turns out, ...

Each block, item, and mob in Minecraft has a unique texture and design. Most of these textures have been present in the game for several years and have only undergone minor changes. As Minecraft ...

Apple's new MacBook Pro models are available with a nano-texture display option—the first time the option has ever been available on an Apple laptop. First introduced with the Pro Display XDR in 2019, ...