Mental Floss
Book and Periodical PublishingNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Mental Floss is a mid-sized media brand headquartered in New York City, New York, operating in the book and periodical publishing space. It creates digital content that blends science, history, pop culture, the arts, and related topics, with the aim of informing and entertaining a broad audience. The brand reaches more than 20 million people online through stories that combine knowledge with accessible storytelling. Its audience consists of readers seeking accessible, sharable explanations across a range of subjects and formats. Over time, the company has broadened its content footprint, including launching a YouTube channel in 2013. In July 2025, Mental Floss attended an episode of The List Show, illustrating continued engagement with media platforms beyond its core website.