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A self-portrait of Junji Ito with a cat.

10 Surprising Facts About Junji Ito

From his first encounters with manga to his diverse range of artistic influences, here are a few things you might not know about the reigning king of horror manga.

A Brief History of Restaurant Menus

The menu is a restaurant staple nowadays, but they haven't always been a part of dining out. From the Song dynasty in China to the first inns and taverns of France, the path toward the humble menu is a long and winding journey.

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10 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Chris Jericho

Think you're a real Jerichoholic? Here are 10 fast facts you might not have known about Chris Jericho, wrestling's preeminent sports entertainer.

15 Fascinating Facts About Andrew Carnegie

Long before Musk, Zuck, and Bezos, Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in the world. But unlike his modern-day peers, Carnegie dedicated much of his life to getting rid of as much of his wealth as possible.

7 Incredible Mass Hysteria Events

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares seven unbelievable events of mass hysteria from history.

The Animorphs books—and their iconic covers—were inescapable in the late '90s.

12 Facts About the Animorphs Book Series

From author K.A. Applegate's true identity to the technology behind the covers, here's everything you should know about Animorphs.

The board during a taping of the 'Jeopardy!' Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament.

40 Final ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions That All Three Contestants Got Wrong

These Final ‘Jeopardy!’ triple stumpers run the gamut from “Medieval Asia” to “Broadway Musicals.”