Mental Floss has recently taken deep dives into some of America's hardest to pronounce place names, as well as the U.S. state names that people tend to find the trickiest-and now, it's the UK's turn.

Although the UK is home to countless places that warmly welcome visitors, there are still many sites that remain off limits. From inaccessible islands and ancient monuments to royal residences and ...

Research took into account various factors including schools, housing and local attractions THE UK’s happiest places to live have been revealed – and Alan Partridge’s home city tops the list. Steve ...

After the sun sets "British skies dazzle" and if you seek out a dark sky location "the lack of light pollution can help stargazing enthusiasts feel that bit closer to the universe". Whether you "take ...

It's impossible to define happiness by a one-size-fits-all metric. As with anything subjective, something that keeps one going might be an energy drain for another. Some thrive off a hectic lifestyle, ...

Have you ever wondered how your city or town gets it name? Our UK place names are often used in our day to day vocabulary - whether it's referencing where you live, moving to, or travelling to - and ...

While many Brits approach retirement happily located in their 'forever home', other people may find they'd like to move to pastures new - whether that's to take the opportunity to downsize, move ...

There is something undeniably magical about a white Christmas. Songs are written about wanting to wake up to a light dusting of snow, every festive movie features a snow moment, and many of the season ...

As the clocks go back and the days grow shorter, many people across the UK begin to feel that familiar slump. The darker mornings, dreary skies, and endless drizzle can make even the most cheerful ...