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| Why We Blow Out Birthday Candles—and the Surprising History Behind ItThis annual tradition holds more historical meaning than we give it credit for. | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/why-blow-birthday-candles-surprising-history |
| Why We Blow Out Birthday Candles—and the Surprising History Behind It | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/why-blow-birthday-candles-surprising-history |
| 12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.Jake Rossen | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/civil-rights/12-historic-facts-about-martin-luther-king-jr |
| 12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/civil-rights/12-historic-facts-about-martin-luther-king-jr |
| 10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in JanuarySome of our favorite figures from history, literature, music, pop culture, and more were born in the first month of the year. Do you share a birthday with one of these famous folks?Miss Cellania | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/10-famous-birthdays-celebrate-january |
| 10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in January | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/10-famous-birthdays-celebrate-january |
| Why Is September the Most Popular Birthday Month in the U.S.? People Have TheoriesWhat September lacks in major holidays, it more than makes up for in birthday parties—here’s why that could be.Ellen Gutoskey | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/why-september-is-most-popular-birth-month |
| Why Is September the Most Popular Birthday Month in the U.S.? People Have Theories | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/why-september-is-most-popular-birth-month |
| 8 Famous Christmas BabiesJesus likely wasn’t born on December 25—but these people most definitely were.Jill Harness | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/christmas/8-famous-christmas-babies |
| 8 Famous Christmas Babies | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/christmas/8-famous-christmas-babies |
| The 7 Worst Birthdays to Have, According to MomsIf moms had a choice, they wouldn’t go into labor around the holidays.mentalfloss .com | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/worst-birthdays-according-to-moms |
| The 7 Worst Birthdays to Have, According to Moms | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/worst-birthdays-according-to-moms |
| 12 Famous Figures Born on February 29From Al Rosen to Ja Rule, these are the most notable leap day babies from history.Michele Debczak | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/famous-people-born-february-29-leap-day-babies |
| 12 Famous Figures Born on February 29 | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/famous-people-born-february-29-leap-day-babies |
| Average Life Expectancies Have More Than Doubled Over the Past 70 Years—Here's WhyIn 1900, the global average life expectancy was around 32 years old. Today, it's 71. How did this happen?Marla Mackoul | https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/health/average-life-expectancy-doubled-last-70-years |
| Average Life Expectancies Have More Than Doubled Over the Past 70 Years—Here's Why | https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/health/average-life-expectancy-doubled-last-70-years |
| How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.Ellen Gutoskey | https://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/toys/how-old-is-barbie-supposed-to-be |
| How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway? | https://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/toys/how-old-is-barbie-supposed-to-be |
| Are You Really More Likely to Die on Your Birthday? The ‘Birthday Effect,’ Explained“We concluded that birthdays end lethally more frequently than might be expected."Jake Rossen | https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/the-birthday-effect-explained |
| Are You Really More Likely to Die on Your Birthday? The ‘Birthday Effect,’ Explained | https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/the-birthday-effect-explained |
| A Purple ‘Grimace Shake’ Is Coming to McDonald’sMcDonald’s new milkshake is bright purple, berry-flavored, and inspired by Grimace.mentalfloss .com | https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/beverages/mcdonalds-grimace-milkshake |
| A Purple ‘Grimace Shake’ Is Coming to McDonald’s | https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/beverages/mcdonalds-grimace-milkshake |
| How Common Is Your Birthday? An Interactive Map Can Tell YouIf you were born on September 9, you are far from alone.Mental Floss UK | https://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/how-common-your-birthday-interactive-map-can-tell-you |
| How Common Is Your Birthday? An Interactive Map Can Tell You | https://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/how-common-your-birthday-interactive-map-can-tell-you |
| Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. But having a second birthday is one of the many reasons why it's good to be the queen.Hannah Keyser | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/royalty/why-does-queen-have-two-birthdays |
| Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays? | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/royalty/why-does-queen-have-two-birthdays |
| Which Movie Won the Best Picture Oscar the Year You Were Born?Are you a 'Rocky' baby or a 'Titanic' tot?Jake Rossen | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/movies-best-picture-oscar-winner-your-birth-year |
| Which Movie Won the Best Picture Oscar the Year You Were Born? | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/movies-best-picture-oscar-winner-your-birth-year |
| California Twins Were Just Born in Different YearsAlfredo Antonio Trujillo was one of the last babies born in 2021, and his twin sister Aylin was born 15 minutes later in 2022.Michele Debczak | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/california-twins-were-just-born-different-years |
| California Twins Were Just Born in Different Years | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/california-twins-were-just-born-different-years |
| We Tested 4 of the Most Popular Flower Delivery Services, So Plan Your Valentine's Day AccordinglyWe tested popular flower delivery services like 1-800-Flowers, The Bouqs Co., ProFlowers, and FTD to see which has the best rose bouquets for Valentine's Day.Elaine Selna | https://www.mentalfloss.com/smart-shopping/flower-delivery-services-review |
| We Tested 4 of the Most Popular Flower Delivery Services, So Plan Your Valentine's Day Accordingly | https://www.mentalfloss.com/smart-shopping/flower-delivery-services-review |
| 9 Facts About Patricia HighsmithCelebrated author Patricia Highsmith, who was known for her psychological thrillers, believed that life "didn’t make sense without crime in it."Carla Delgado | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/patricia-highsmith-author-facts |
| 9 Facts About Patricia Highsmith | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/patricia-highsmith-author-facts |
| 'The Golden Girls' 101: Rose Nylund’s Rules to Live By, in 25 QuotesNational Treasure™ Betty White broke barriers starring as an “elderly” woman on 'The Golden Girls' at the ripe young age of 63.Sarah Royal | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/the-golden-girls-betty-white-rose-nylund-quotes |
| 'The Golden Girls' 101: Rose Nylund’s Rules to Live By, in 25 Quotes | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/the-golden-girls-betty-white-rose-nylund-quotes |
| The Delightful Reason Dolly Parton Leaves Her Christmas Decorations Up Through Mid-JanuaryDolly Parton has made a tradition out of leaving her Christmas decorations up through at least January 19.Michele Debczak | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/christmas/dolly-parton-leaves-christmas-decorations-up |
| The Delightful Reason Dolly Parton Leaves Her Christmas Decorations Up Through Mid-January | https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/christmas/dolly-parton-leaves-christmas-decorations-up |
| England’s Hobbs House Bakery Just Threw a Birthday Party for Its 65-Year-Old Sourdough StarterSince 1955, the same starter has been providing Hobbs House Bakery in England with delicious loaves of sourdough bread.Michele Debczak | https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/hobbs-house-bakery-sourdough-starter-celebrates-65th-birthday |
| England’s Hobbs House Bakery Just Threw a Birthday Party for Its 65-Year-Old Sourdough Starter | https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/hobbs-house-bakery-sourdough-starter-celebrates-65th-birthday |
| What Did the Hubble Telescope See on Your Birthday? This NASA Website Will Show YouWhile your parents were snapping a photo of you covered in birthday cake, the Hubble was snapping one of a dust storm on Mars.Ellen Gutoskey | https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/space/nasa-website-shows-what-hubble-telescope-saw-on-your-birthday |
| What Did the Hubble Telescope See on Your Birthday? This NASA Website Will Show You | https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/space/nasa-website-shows-what-hubble-telescope-saw-on-your-birthday |
| The Most Popular Movie the Year You Were BornSome people keep newspapers from their year of birth. Other people will want to know if 'Boss Baby' sold the most tickets that year.Jake Rossen | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/most-popular-movie-the-year-you-were-born |
| The Most Popular Movie the Year You Were Born | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/most-popular-movie-the-year-you-were-born |
| 8 Surprising Facts About James DeanJames Dean made just three films before his death at age 24, but his impact on pop culture has lasted decades.Jake Rossen | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/james-dean-actor-facts |
| 8 Surprising Facts About James Dean | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/james-dean-actor-facts |
| 10 Legendary Facts About Bob MarleyMore than any other reggae artist, Bob Marley embodied the political righteousness and defiant joy inherent to the genre.Kenneth Partridge | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/bob-marley-music-facts |
| 10 Legendary Facts About Bob Marley | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/bob-marley-music-facts |
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