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| The Most Valuable Company in Every State, MappedBased on October 2026 market cap data, this map reveals the biggest publicly traded powerhouse headquartered in all 50 U.S. states.Jenny Cohen | https://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/most-valuable-company-every-state-map |
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| 9 Everyday Words That Came From Ancient EgyptThe ancient language of the pharaohs died out centuries ago, but bits of it remain.Matt Hoffman | https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/words/everyday-words-came-from-ancient-egypt |
| 9 Everyday Words That Came From Ancient Egypt | https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/words/everyday-words-came-from-ancient-egypt |
| The ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Episode That Helped Decide the Show’s FutureCould ‘Little House’ really continue without Michael Langdon? The cast was put to the test with this tense season 8 two-part episode.Chris Wheatley | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/little-house-on-the-prairie-episode-decide-futur |
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| The Wartime Family Feud That Created Adidas and PumaIrreconcilable differences led German brothers Rudi and Adi Dassler to part ways. The result was rival shoe empires.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/family-feud-behind-adidas-puma |
| The Wartime Family Feud That Created Adidas and Puma | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/family-feud-behind-adidas-puma |
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| The Real Mythology That Helped Inspire J.R.R. Tolkien's ElvesHow Old Norse sagas, Anglo-Saxon poems, and Irish mythology helped J.R.R. Tolkien transform tiny Victorian fairies into the majestic Elves of Middle-earth.Matt Hoffman | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/folklore-mythology/real-mythology-helped-inspire-jrr-tolkien-elves |
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| 20 Things That Were Considered Luxuries in the 1970sDiscover 20 everyday items—from microwaves and color TVs to home bars and the Sony Walkman—that were high-status luxury goods in 1970s America.Paul Anthony Jones | https://www.mentalfloss.com/nostalgia/1970s-household-luxuries |
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| Why Is 7-Eleven Called 7-Eleven?An ad agency named the chain after its store hours, but the hours didn’t last. Matt Hoffman | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/advertising/why-7-eleven-called-7-eleven |
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| The Criminal Trial Over Don Henley’s Handwritten “Hotel California” LyricsThree collectors were charged with trying to sell Eagles’ lyric drafts, but the case fell apart mid-trial over emails Henley’s own side had held back.Matt Hoffman | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/hotel-california-lyrics-trial |
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| Quiz: Can You Name the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Character From One Clue?In honor of the third season of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ releasing, test your knowledge on the characters in Middle-earth.Alexandria Ingham | https://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/movies-tv/name-lord-of-the-rings-character-one-quote |
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| The Books Kurt Vonnegut Considered His Best—and WorstIn 1981, Kurt Vonnegut gave his own books a report card from A+ to D. Here is how he graded his best work—and the self-portrait that got his lowest mark.Matt Hoffman | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/kurt-vonnegut-best-worst-books |
| The Books Kurt Vonnegut Considered His Best—and Worst | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/kurt-vonnegut-best-worst-books |
| The Surprising Daily Routine Jane Austen Followed While Writing Her NovelsJane Austen never had a room of her own. Instead, she completed all of her published works in the middle of her family's bustling sitting room in their Chawton cottage.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/jane-austen-daily-routine |
| The Surprising Daily Routine Jane Austen Followed While Writing Her Novels | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/jane-austen-daily-routine |
| 8 Famous Musicians Who Appeared on ‘Sesame Street’From Johnny Cash's song for Oscar the Grouch to B. B. King's ode to the letter "b," these 'Sesame Street' appearances by famous musicians were unforgettable.Chris Wheatley | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/famous-musicians-on-sesame-street |
| 8 Famous Musicians Who Appeared on ‘Sesame Street’ | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/famous-musicians-on-sesame-street |
| 75 Holiday Jokes That Are So Funny, You'll Want to Share Them With EveryoneThese jokes are sure to add a little laughter to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations! Logan DeLoye | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/holiday-jokes-funny-share-with-everyone |
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| 20 Surprising Facts About ‘Bridgerton’ | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/bridgerton-netflix-tv-show-facts |
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| Why Veterans Day Was Originally Called Armistice DayThe name and the meaning of Veterans Day have changed throughout history to include all those who have served in the military.Chelsea Thatcher | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/why-veterans-day-originally-called-armistice-day |
| Why Veterans Day Was Originally Called Armistice Day | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/why-veterans-day-originally-called-armistice-day |
| Quiz: Can You Name the ‘Sesame Street’ Character From One Clue?Put your ‘Sesame Street’ knowledge to the test on the show’s 57th anniversary.Alexandria Ingham | https://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/movies-tv/name-sesame-street-character-clue |
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