Mental Floss

Mental Floss, LLC is an online media company that publishes engaging content aimed at educating and entertaining its audience. Founded in 2000 in a Duke University dorm room, the company has grown to reach over 19 million users monthly through its website, social media platforms, and a popular YouTube channel. It offers a variety of content, including blogs, trivia, and quizzes covering subjects such as history, science, and pop culture. In addition to digital content, Mental Floss sells products like magazine subscriptions, books, games, puzzles, and gift certificates, along with operating a retail store in Chesterland, Ohio. The company has received several accolades, including four Webby Awards, and has published 15 books and five board games. As of September 2018, Mental Floss operates as a subsidiary of MinuteMedia.