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35 Photos Of Randoms '90s Things That People Between The Ages Of 36–47 Have Totally Forgotten About, But That Live Rent-Free Deep In Their Minds
I can still smell Gak whenever I think about it.
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19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Totally Change Your Perspective
Fact: Australia is wider than the Moon.
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British vs. English: What’s the Difference?
First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).
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Dream Job Alert: You Could Earn Over $100,000 as a 'Pizza Influencer'
The Slice app needs a pizza expert to oversee their social media presence. You must love pizza.
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Camping Trailer: On The Trail
From DIY haulers to fully equipped living rooms on wheels, the birth of the camping trailer gives us a unique look at American history.
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11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard
Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?
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Everything you need to know about King Charles III's coronation
With the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September, Charles III instantly became King. In the days that followed, he was formally proclaimed Britain's new monarch and now, after months of painstaking preparation, his coronation is upon us.
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What Came First: The Color Orange or the Fruit?
The story behind which orange came first involves Arab trade routes and a bunch of old phrases that mean 'orange apple.'
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Why A Normal Person From 20 Years Ago Looks Like A Monk Today
When I took out a smartphone at a baseball game in 2002, I was the only one in the whole stadium. I looked weird as hell to my friends, chatting to someone in the UK over GPRS. Now everyone has a…
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With Cameras Everywhere, Crazy Coincidences Are Now Normal
A viral TikTok trend sees people inadvertently finding their future partners and best friends in the background of old photos.
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AI Photo Restoration Brings Victorian Portraits to Life
It's like the pictures from Harry Potter.
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Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?
“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.
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33 Anonymous Stories About The Most Disturbing Things The Popular Kids At Their School Did
Maybe being one of the cool kids isn't all it's cracked up to be...
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Plant leaning to the side? Here’s why (and how to fix it)
Has your plant suddenly started leaning to the side? Here’s what might be causing the problem, and how to fix it.
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31 Cool And Useful Gadget Gifts For The Person Who Basically Has Everything
Fun, practical, and innovative presents ya just can't go wrong with.
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When Magic Eye Pictures Ruled the World—and Frustrated Millions of People
The biggest fad of 1994 was an optical illusion that had people staring at abstract images and getting upset when nothing happened.
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How to advertise a podcast in 2020 | TechCrunch
This is how you stay up-to-date on growth marketing tactics — with advice that’s hard to find elsewhere.
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Less Than One Percent of the Population are ‘Super Recognizers’—Take This Test to Find Out If You’re One of Them
This facial recognition test is your chance to earn the right to claim that you never forget a face.
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I Am an Alcoholic Father. Sobriety Saved Multiple Lives. | Fatherly
I’ve been sober for 571 days as of writing this. I realized that I had a drinking problem much later than my wife and family did, as often is the case.
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NASA and Peanuts Team Up to Bring Space-Themed Snoopy Booklets to McDonald's Happy Meals | Mental Floss
As part of a new project promoting STEM, NASA booklets starring Snoopy in space will soon be available with McDonald's Happy Meals.
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Reading Makes People Feel Happier and Smarter, According to New Poll | Mental Floss
Reading even just 15 pages a day can make people feel happier, smarter, and more relaxed. Who can argue with that?
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How Harry Potter May Have Been Influenced by the Uniforms of University Students in Portugal | Mental Floss
Students at Portuguese universities have been wearing Harry Potter-style cloaks since long before it was cool.
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How Polio Inspired the Creation of Candy Land - The Atlantic
A schoolteacher created the popular board game, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, for quarantined children. An Object Lesson.
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27 Unexpected Gifts Dad Won't Want To Return
Gift your dad at any budget this Father's Day, with one of these special options. Whether you have $13 or $130 to spend, you'll find the perfect gift here.
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10 Ingenious Ways to Reuse K-Cups | Mental Floss
You don't have to feel guilty every time you use your Keurig machine. After enjoying your coffee, try recycling your K-Cup pods into something new.
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11 Fun Facts About Barbie | Mental Floss
Barbie has been a cultural icon since she hit runway—er, toy aisles—60 years ago. Now, Mattel is going all out to celebrate her diamond jubilee.
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Do Hangover Patches Work? | HowStuffWorks
HowStuffWorks looks at whether hangover patches can really prevent hangovers.
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45 Things Teens Did In 1999 That Will Seem So, So Antiquated To Today's Teens
It was time when DVDs were a technological marvel.
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What Would English Sound Like If Its Rules Were Consistent? | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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France seized a guy's "France.com" domain name, and now he's suing to get it back
He owned the domain for more than 20 years.
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Why is the Drinking Age 21?
Ronald Reagan had something to do with it. FDR, too.
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This Week’s Best Amazon Deals You Can Still Get
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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30 Weird Products On Amazon That Are Mind-Blowingly Useful
Plenty of products exist on Amazon to simplify your life and make chores easier to stomach. But then there's the other stuff — the weird and utterly wacky products that'll make you scratch your head. Sure, some of those end up being total junk but ev…
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Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born
From the original hourglass figure and striped swimsuit to more inclusive representations of beauty, Barbie dolls have changed a lot over the years.
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Here's the Right Way to Pronounce Kitchenware Brand Le Creuset | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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You Have Until Next Month to Check Out McDonald's 'No. 1 Store' Before It's Demolished
The replica of Ray Kroc's first McDonald's franchise store was rebuilt and turned into a museum.
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BBC - Future - The uncertain future of handwriting
Computers and tablets are changing how we write – will the ability and need to wield a pen die out altogether?
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Would You Become an Airbnb Host for a Down Payment?
All you have to do is share your home with strangers for three years
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How Old is "Old"? The Answers Vary by Age | Money
Definitions of "old" and "young" vary depending on your age, a new study by U.S. Trust shows.
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Florida Girls Are Pissed That Hipsters Stole LaCroix from Them - Broadly
"Stop appropriating my Fort Lauderdale slut water!" said one native who has drank the sparkling water since the mid-2000s.
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Want to Raise Really Smart Kids? Science Says Do This
If you've ever wondered what the real secret is for raising smarter children, there's something you can do about that.
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14 Wedding Gift Ideas Under $40 That Won’t Make You Look Cheap | MONEY
Show your newly-married friends you're happy for them without spending a fortune. Here are 14 ways to spend under $40 on a wedding gift.
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15 Credit Card Do's and Don'ts
Let this be your credit card user manual
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The Value of Using Podcasts in Class
Two years ago, I was practically begging a student to read a novel in my high-school English class. This isn’t an unusual problem. The girl, who’s a relatively bright, college-bound athlete, told me that she “just gets too distracted after five minutes” of reading.
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It's time to change the clocks: Here are 8 ways to avoid losing sleep this weekend - LA Times
This weekend is the beginning of daylight saving time, you know, the first part in "spring forward, fall back." So that means we lose an hour of dreamy weekend slumber when clocks are set to jump forward an hour early Sunday morning. And that can be problematic for many.
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Need More than 24 Hours? 7 Secrets to Finding More Time in a Day | Inc.com
Coping with the pressures of work and home life can be difficult. Everyone wants more time in the day. Here are 7 secrets that can help you find that extra amount.
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37 Amazing Chalkboard Signs Outside Restaurants That Are Hilarious AF
Chalkboard signs. The only little creative space (yes I'm being sarcastic) that restaurant owners use to lure hungry customers into their humble shacks. Bu
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Ten of the best back-to-school apps for kids | Technology | The Guardian
An selection of educationally-focused apps that shows there’s more to iOS and Android for children than games
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25 cool accessories every dream backyard should have
Accessories, gadgets and furniture that will transform your backyard into a dreamy outdoor space.
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25 cool accessories every dream backyard should have
Accessories, gadgets and furniture that will transform your backyard into a dreamy outdoor space.
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9 Things You Can't Remember Anymore Thanks To Technology
If you need more proof that our phones keep getting smarter but our brains keep getting dumber, just try to remember someone's number other than your own. And no, your mom doesn't count. It's easy to forget things that our phones do for us ever...
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7 Images Almost As Freaky As #TheDress (Or Freakier)
This photo of a dress has now divided all of humanity into dueling factions, with sane individuals who see this image as white and gold pitted against the dangerous loons who perceive it as blue and black. (OK, so the dress is blue and black in real ...
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Shake Shack and the Rules of Fast Food - Bon Appetit
Sure, you'll take a Shake Shack burger and crinkle-cut fries over McDonald's any day. But can the Shack still feel special when there are hundreds of them?
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How to Throw the Perfect Major Bash - Los Angeles Magazine
Whether it’s your first fund-raiser or the big 5-0, this is more than a party—it’s a milestone. The right location and some epic details will make it one of a kind
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1989, America's malls: The places where nothing — and everything — has changed
n 1989, Michael Galinsky, then a 20-year-old student, took a month to traverse the U.S. Everywhere he went, he documented the same place: the shopping mall. The results are now an archive of a vanished world, simultaneously familiar and foreign, trivial and full of meaning.
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15 Holiday Gifts Under $10 - Ideas for Cheap Holiday Gifts - House Beautiful
The best holiday gifts under $10.
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The top 10 words invented by writers | Books | The Guardian
‘Authorisms’ – neologisms coined by authors which have entered the wider language – have been enriching English for centuries. From Shakespeare to Joseph Heller, Paul Dickson selects his favourites
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Hiker Discovers an Abandoned Town Inside Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Roadtrippers
Sometimes it's easy to take for granted how much land there is in America. Sure, it's harder and harder to find places that haven't been explored, but it's also become easier to forget places that we've already been....
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How Crayola Crayons Are Made!
There are 120 different colors of Crayola Crayons.
23 shades of red, 20 greens, 19 blues, 16 purples, 14 oranges, 11 browns, 8 yellows, 2 grays, 2 coppers, 2 blacks, 1 white, 1 gold and 1 silver. The Crayola factory in Easton, Pennsylvania makes 12 million crayons a day in a variety of the shades we have all grown up to know and love.
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Why People Love Modern Architecture
Do you love modern architecture? There are so many reasons why modern design is so popular. Here is some design inspiration for your modern home.
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A Tablescape for the Vintage-Obsessed
Charleston-based event planner, Tara Guérard, has a passion for vintage. Now, with pieces from her curated collection on 1stdibs, she is spreading the love.
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An Oregon Couple Rushed Through Their Wedding Because Of A Wildfire And The Photos Are Breathtaking
So, a wildfire starts burning around you and it's terrifying, sure. But it also makes for a hell of a wedding photo.
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The 18 Best Experiences to Give Your Dad This Father’s Day
No matter if you're taking him to see his favorite baseball team for the millionth time or learning to make moonshine together for the first time --- father child bonding experiences are the bomb.
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How to write a bestseller and not see a penny
Carmen Aguirre was called a ‘terrorist’ by a Canada Reads panelist, but that didn’t stop it from winning the competition in 2012
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5 Alternative Yard Games You Can Master This Summer!
Instead of hauling out the badminton net or the croquet set, try something new this year.
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You Think Food Tastes Better If It's Expensive
Restaurant goers who pay more at restaurant buffets think the food is tastier than the same food offered at a lower cost
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23 Music Videos Starring Pre-Fame Celebrities
Though some of the songs may be forgettable, these 23 pre-fame actors at least made the videos memorable.
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How to Find Coupon Codes You Never Knew Existed!
Almost every place you shop online has a "promotional code" box at checkout—but fewer than a quarter of shoppers use it. We asked the experts for their best advice on where and how to cash in.
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Outfit your egg with this knight armour, then murder it for breakfast afterwards - Lost At E Minor: For creative people
Humpty Dumpty just got a badass weapons upgrade via the ‘Arthur Egg Cup’, an egg cup holder in the shape of a knight’s suit of armour. Turn your soft boile
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Printing Wikipedia Would Take 1 Million Pages, But That's Sort Of The Point
A German-based group called PediaPress estimates that a print version of the ever-evolving, online encyclopedia would fill more than 1,000 1,200-page volumes. Now they just need $50,000 to do it.
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The Original Locations of 15 Famous Food Chains
Ever wonder where your favorite fast food chain first popped up? Look no further.
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8 Things Your Brain Does Wrong Every Day
As human beings, we generally like to conceive of ourselves as rational creatures. We think logically, make decisions based on the best interests of ourselves and others, and do the things we need to do in order to not just survive, but also thrive in the
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Here Are 22 Animals You Didn't Know Exist. A Couple Will Haunt My Dreams But #19 Is My New Favorite.
That last one, I wish I still didn't know it exists.
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Old Spock battles New Spock in the greatest car commercial ever
Sorry, Volkswagen Darth Vader Kid. This new Audi commercial, starring both Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto, has beat you. You've got two Spocks smack-talking each other, Leonard Nimoy cursing, and best of all, an impromptu rendition of the
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8 Wallet-Friendly Getaways
A roundup of affordable vacation destinations around the world
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Summer Jam: the forgotten US rock festival that was bigger than Woodstock
In 1973, bands like The Grateful Dead played to 600,000 at Summer Jam in upstate New York. Like Woodstock, there was love, peace, nudity, and drugs
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167 Theremin Players Perform Beethoven
It's Sunday. It's hot. Why not watch 167 theremin players perform variations on Beethoven's Symphony No. 9???
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America in the 1970s: The Southwest
Welcome to Day 2 of Documerica Week on In Focus -- a new photo essay each day, featuring regions of the U
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25 Legit Words from the Hepcats Jive Talk Dictionary
Only a drip wouldn’t be storked for such a swellelegant little guide.
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Etsy Weekend:Eco-friendly Clutch and Wallet
Rikrak at Etsy carries items made out of sustainable fabrics. The fabrics have different personalities – sweet, classic, and bold. I’ve been looking
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Michigan Football Men's T-Shirt by Tailgate
Buy the Michigan Football T-Shirt for men from Tailgate Clothing and win yourself a national championship.
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47 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership
Anything powered by electricity requires that the current make a full circuit to and from the main box.
