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Hipsters of the Universe
What would He-Man and the rest of the Masters of the Universe look like if they were into fashion? No need to imagine, as artist Adrian Riemann had re-drawn them as if they were Hipsters of the...
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The Origins of 7 Department Store Chains
You can’t set foot in a mall without hearing one of their names, but the stories behind the men and women who founded department stores aren’t often part of our food court conversations. Here’s a look...
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Dirty Campaigning in the Roaring Twenties: Hoover vs. Smith
One year ago today, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. If you thought last year’s campaign was dirty, Joseph Cummins, author of Anything for a Vote, has a story for you. In an...
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NYC QR Code Hunt Details
It’s almost time for our big QR Code Hunt in NYC! Who’s almost ready to win a new car?! On Tuesday morning, at pricesly 10:30am, we will announce your four starting locations right here on this blog...
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Win A Fiesta Tomorrow!
We’re less than 24 hours away now! Tomorrow morning, at precisely 10:30am, we will announce your four starting locations right here on this blog (also on the following Twitter accounts: @mental_floss,...
View ArticleThe “Lyrical Embarrassment” that is the Sesame Street Theme Song
My 17-month-old daughter is just getting into Sesame Street, and I have to say, I think I’m enjoying it even more than she is. But while I’m totally into the guest appearances by Andy Samberg and Will...
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Last Kiss: Photo of a Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde by Mo Gelber
Photo: Mo Gelber Photographer Mo Gelber snapped this photo of modern day Bonnie and Clyde as they were marched into a Manhattan criminal court last month. Mo entered the photo, titled "Last Kiss" in...
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25 Fun Size Facts About Classic Halloween Candy
Yesterday we took an impromptu field trip to a magical place called Economy Candy on the Lower East Side. The place was packed with people, candy, and nostalgia. (In addition to the goodies below, I...
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