Mental Floss is looking for pitches

$125-$200 per article

We’re looking for new voices to write about the diverse verticals we cover, whether that’s history, science, entertainment, language, pop culture, art, or beyond.

Lists are an overview of a topic in digestible-nugget form. Each list will cover the who, what, when, and where of the subject, plus its significance, and pay particular attention to quirky or little-known facts about the subject. Pitches may focus on the below topics:

• Subjects that have a major anniversary coming up

• Historical figures and events

• Movies and TV series

• Music

• Literature and art

• Language

• Food and drink

• Helpful tips and life hacks

• Scientific discoveries, phenomena, and figures

• Pop culture fads, events, and personalities

Features are reported stories that delve into a topic from a particular angle and with strong characters and storytelling. Features can be short (500 words) or longer (800-1500 words). Areas ripe for features include:

• Historical events that put current events into perspective

• Exploring and/or answering a big question

• Science stories that explain a new field of research or highlight a scientist’s ongoing work

• A deep dive into a pop culture event or phenomenon in history

• True crime and unsolved mysteries

• Features about odd, unique, or little-known historical events and people

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