Mental Floss Reviews

What do you get for a friend (or preferably a spouse or roommate) that has everything? How about a subscription to a magazine that you will enjoy too! — That's what I did for my husbands birthday this year. I got him a couple of magazine subscriptions. He is a smart guy that loves random knowledge-- so why not feed that? I did. I gave him some magazines I don't have any interest in (like Mac Addicts for one) and some that I do have interest in: Mental Floss, for example. I had to create a balance. But I am definitely partial (actually love) the Mental Floss… read full review »

I picked up this magazine at the local bookstore because my regular magazine wasn't available.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading this magazine from cover to cover.  The articles are written with a sense of humor and not in the style of cramming information down you throat to show how smart the writers are. — This is definately one to subscribe to.  It comes out irregularly instead of a monthly issue, but I think it is worth waiting for. —… read full review »

i love this magazine.  my library subscribes to it. the magazine covers many topics about everything from einstein to poptarts. if you like quirky information then read this magazine. you will also love the game by the same name. they made a trivia board game that is always fun to play with the family. so get out your mental floss & get ready for some learning!… read full review »

Bottom Line -- Mental Floss is an interesting magazine filled with fascinating trivia and great articles. And while the topics can range from intellectual to historical, the writers find a way to stay factual without being boring. The articles are written very tongue-in-cheek, so they're simultaneously thought-provoking and fun to read. — Every issue starts out with a section of article bites called Scatterbrained. It's a collection of facts and anecdotes cleverly divided into categories within a uniting theme. For example, a recent issue had a section called… read full review »

Mental Floss has been coming to my home for over 2 years, first as a gift (makes a great one!) and then a renewal. If you are a person who enjoys knowing a little or a lot about a lot of different things, this magazine will appeal to you. Along with all the knowledge is a entertaining writing style and fun layout. What I most enjoy seeing is the whole sections devoted to one topic, such as foreign countries. I know my knowledge about most places outside the U.S. is lacking, and it's wonderful to have a quick tour of other places. I also really enjoy the six degrees of Ken Jennings where… read full review »

 This is a great buy for the holiday season.  It has something for everyone.  Well written, humorous and knowledgeable.  It is interesting and covers many topics so will be of interest to a wide range of folks.  I ordered this magazine last year, it has been a hit with multi generations in our family, great grand parents to the junior high gang, although perhaps for different reasons. —… read full review »

I have never had some much fun getting smarter. Mental Floss that can take topics that wold have put you to sleep in school and make you want to read them. It is one of the very few magazines if not the only one I read from cover to cover in one sitting! I love the interviews with dead people, very clever idea! I only wish this magazine came out every month, I find my self waiting impatiently for every new… read full review »

This is the perfect gift for anyone into trivia.  The magazine is well written and there are articles for everyone on all kinds of topics, from anthropology to zoology.  Each issue is totally unique and the articles give you little bits of wisdom and insight to think about the past, present and future.  This is the one magazine that I always pickup when a new issue is… read full review »

Everybody in my family enjoys this magazine despite the fact that we have diverse interests: I  love literature and trivia, my son is into science and history, and my husgand is into classical music and literature. We all find many things to enjoy in each issue. Best  of all, Mental Floss has a sense of humor about everything, including itself, so it is never stuffy or… read full review »

This is one of the best magazines! Not only is it the perfect gift for someone who has everything but also so much more. I find the articles so well written and have learned a lot from reading it. This is a definite must buy for the holiday or birthday… read full review »