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 ...

Find all of Teen Vogue's questions and games stories here. We’ve all been there, staring down the silence of a conversation with no clear path. This is where a set of random questions to ask comes in ...

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 ...

Toss and turn. Count sheep. Stare at the ceiling. Sigh when looking at the clock on the nightstand. Read a book. Or simply give up and phone-scroll. Let’s face it: Falling asleep can be difficult.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Over the years, there have been plenty of people trying to ...

A new TikTok trend is shedding light on the power of words—fake ones, at least. In the “random words” trend, Gen Z TikTokers are pranking each other by saying made-up slang to the camera in groups, ...

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, ...

Choosing your word of the year is about far more than selecting a random word. You want a word that encapsulates your goals, your values, and the very person you're striving to be in the year ahead.

New Year’s resolutions often are about things we want to do — lose weight, save money or get more sleep. We set these goals and take steps to achieve them. But there’s another way to set a vision for ...