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Generation Alpha Slang: 10 Terms That Will Help You Show More …
Oct 16, 2024 · Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).
Divorced, Beheaded, Died: A Guide to King Henry VIII’s 6 Wives
Apr 18, 2023 · The love life of King Henry VIII, who ruled England from 1509 to 1547, quite literally changed the course of history. Though the story of his six wives has been told in countless books, shows, and ...
What Makes Swear Words So $#%+@&! Offensive? Scientists …
Dec 6, 2022 · Scientists found a key trait that makes words sound profane in multiple languages.
The True Origins of “The Muffin Man” Nursery Rhyme - Mental Floss
Mar 20, 2024 · Was the "Muffin Man" nursery rhyme created to warn people about a serial killer? We investigate its alleged dark origins.
36 Fun Wordle Alternatives for Every Kind of Puzzle Fan - Mental …
Jun 6, 2023 · No matter what you’re a fan of—math, music, Star Wars—there’s probably a game like Wordle out there for you.
The 50 Greatest Movies of All-Time, According to IMDb - Mental …
Jul 21, 2020 · If this list of top-rated movies proves anything, it’s that IMDb users love Martin Scorsese’s mobster films.
A Rundown on English and British Royal Eras - Mental Floss
Mar 14, 2022 · Since 1485 English (and later British) cultural periods have been named after the monarch or group of monarchs who occupied the throne.
All 74 Animated Disney Films Ranked, According to Rotten Tomatoes
Dec 26, 2024 · From ‘Snow White’ to ‘Moana,’ here’s how the Tomatometer ranks all of Disney’s animated theatrical releases.
The Origins of 6 Classic Curse Words - Mental Floss
Aug 29, 2023 · A well-timed f-bomb can be cathartic. But where did the word itself come from? Here are the origin stories behind six of the most common expletives, from ass to shit and everything in between. If ...