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mental_floss Do you have trouble telling your reds from your greens? You've got some famous company...

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CJ
CJ
wow... the fact that Emerson Moser was blue-green color blind would explain why I always thought blue green and turquiose came out the same shade...
3 hours ago
David Leatherbarrow
David Leatherbarrow
My three sons are all colour blind
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mental_floss Whether it’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater or that iconic nine letter sign, Hollywood is rife with historical landmarks. Here are seven that had a
small part in making Hollywood the movie capital of the world.

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Janet Koch
Janet Koch
I like the HAUNTED landmarks!
Yesterday at 10:47am
Joshua
Joshua
Hollywood is daft.
11 hours ago
Robyn McIntyre
Robyn McIntyre
I like the brunch at the Roosevelt.
9 hours ago
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mental_floss Country music stardom and fast food franchises don't always mix.

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Donna Giles
Donna Giles
Well, how-d-d-y-y!
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mental_floss The ancient Greeks used clay and stone. The Romans, sponges and salt
water. But the idea of a commercial product designed solely to wipe
one’s bum? That started about 150 years ago, right here in the U.S.A.

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Matt Leavitt
Matt Leavitt
Haha, "He doesn't know about the three seashells", nice reference to a terrible movie! lol :)
Sat at 4:34pm
Duane Ruth-Heffelbower
Duane Ruth-Heffelbower
We lived in Indonesia for a while and learned that while to Americans dry=clean, in that country and lots of others wet=clean. They use a water dipper and the left hand.
Sat at 9:51pm
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mental_floss Here are a few memorable guest spots from the first 39 years of Sesame Street, including Ralph Nader, "Shoe Fairy" Neil Patrick Harris, and a terrifying James Earl Jones. Did we miss one of your favorite cameo performances?

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Bryan Stalder
Bryan Stalder
Johnny Cash and Big Bird. Don't Take Your Ones To Town.
November 6 at 3:43pm
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mental_floss Morning Reading: Chris Higgins has assembled this collection of souvenir state plates. Fun things to do while looking through them: count the states you’ve visited, count the states you’ve lived in, marvel at the craziest designs. Enjoy!

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Pete
Pete
collect paper plates. ..can draw whatever on them!!!
November 6 at 7:48pm
June
June
wow, that was kinda funny...! : )
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mental_floss Amnesia, false marriages, faked deaths, mistaken identity –- those things are a dime a dozen in the soap opera world. We're talking REALLY out-there plots, like these 10...

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Camille Duffin
Camille Duffin
Marlena possessed. That's when I quit watching Days Of Our Lives.
November 5 at 8:40pm
Melanie Steele Morris
Melanie Steele Morris
I'm with Camille. I haven't watched another soap since I quit watching when Marlena got possessed. It was just too ridiculous.
November 5 at 9:47pm
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mental_floss Morning Reading: Here's the fascinating story of a Japanese diplomat whose decision to disobey his supervisors helped thousands of Jews flee Europe during World War II.

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Hilary
Hilary
Everyday life in Japan is surrounded by honor and obedience for a Japanese! So, for a Japanese diplomat to directly disobey his supervisors in order to save thousands of Jews flee Europe during WWII is a VERY Big Deal! That is just what Chiune Sugihara did. Remember the Japanese Gov't was of the Axis, just like the Italians and Nazis were.
November 6 at 5:18am
Carolyn Roesbery
Carolyn Roesbery
A story of courage
November 6 at 8:11pm
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mental_floss What did Bing do with cherries? How about Bartlett and pears? Here’s a look at nine fruits and vegetables that are named after real people.

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Michelle Poisson
Michelle Poisson
Somewhere in the world, I am sure there is a Granny Smith.. ;)
November 4 at 3:36pm
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mental_floss Ben & Jerry's Bagels? Sonic Steakhouse? Here are some stories about what could have been...

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mental_floss If your elementary school social studies teacher had you memorize the flags of the world, here's a rare chance to apply that knowledge.

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Julius
Julius
@Michael : lol, good one
November 3 at 8:26pm
-Jake Veloso
-Jake Veloso
10/12 hoooo
November 4 at 5:35am
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mental_floss When a young writer and activist named Stetson Kennedy wanted to expose the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, he looked to a certain superhero for inspiration.

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Benjamin Baxter
Benjamin Baxter
Unless you count Batman.
November 2 at 7:29pm
Benjamin Baxter
Benjamin Baxter
Batman wears the costume to become Bruce Wayne. At least, that's what the twist has been for most of the modern Batman canon.
November 2 at 8:03pm
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mental_floss Disneyland may be the Happiest Place on Earth, but don’t think that means you can just waltz in and do whatever you want...

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-lauren -margaux
-lauren -margaux
my husband grew up at Disneyland and has been in Disney Jail.... !!
October 30 at 4:51pm
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mental_floss Our readers have been filling up our inbox with their favorite Halloween pictures. Take a look and get in the holiday spirit.

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Mary
Mary
very impressive!
October 30 at 7:40am
Jessica Rissanen Straining
Jessica Rissanen Straining
Wow there are some real original ones there! super job people!
October 30 at 9:59am
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mental_floss In case you were wondering, here's what becomes of the losing team's pre-printed championship merchandise...

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Laura
Laura
My guess is that the benefit from having clothing will far outweigh the misinformation passed along. Also? Maybe they're doing them a favor by teaching them not to believe everything you read on a shirt/tv/internet? Just a thought...
October 29 at 4:30pm
Kwami K Kwami
Kwami K Kwami
The problem is not that there is misinformation. The problem is that the so-called Third World is being used a dumping ground for America.
Sun at 3:13pm