Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-06-06 21:29
Robert Hanssen: The fake job that snared FBI agent who spied for Moscow
The agents who brought down one of the most notorious Cold War spies tell us how they did it.
2023-06-06 18:56
Ukraine dam: Thousands evacuated from ‘critical zone’ near Kakhovka plant
At least 16,000 people are at risk from flooding, says Ukraine, after an attack released a torrent of water .
2023-06-06 18:18
Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison
Robert Hanssen had received more than $1.4m in cash, diamonds and money paid into Russian accounts.
2023-06-06 05:55
Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone
Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.
2023-06-04 07:29
French Guiana profile
Provides an overview of French Guiana, and key facts about this French South American territory.
2023-06-03 00:52
Twitter's head of trust and safety says she has resigned
By Sheila Dang Twitter's head of trust and safety Ella Irwin told Reuters on Thursday that she has
2023-06-02 08:29
The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor
Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.
2023-06-01 08:23
Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who has been sworn in as Nigeria's president
After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.
2023-05-30 00:15
Special Report: Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum
By Maggie Michael In the days after war erupted in Khartoum, Dr Abeer Abdullah rushed between rooms at
2023-05-29 16:20
These women wanted a symbolic expression of self-love. So they married themselves
The practice, called sologamy, sometimes involves lavish ceremonies complete with vows, cakes and bridesmaids. Critics call it narcissistic, but those who do it say it's a healthy expression of self-love.
2023-05-28 16:18
Extinction Rebellion protest in Netherlands ends with 1,500 arrested
Officers used water cannon to try to disperse the crowds at the Extinction Rebellion protest
2023-05-28 05:48