Want to hang out with hundreds of cats in paradise? Head to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary on one of Hawaii’s smallest islands. The mission of the Lanai Cat Sanctuary is “Saving Cats, Protecting Birds.” You can sponsor a Lanai cat here. Read more on Mental Floss
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How Harry Houdini Might Have Pulled Off His Most Daring Trick
In 1915, Harry Houdini performed a trick that saw him buried beneath six feet of earth. It didn't exactly go off without a hitch, however: He clawed his way out—but it nearly killed him.
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56 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using
BAGS O’ MYSTERY An 1850 term for sausages, “because no man but the maker knows what is in them. ... The 'bag' refers to the gut which contained the chopped meat.”
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The Golden Girls Are Being Turned Into Action Figures
Grab some cheesecake—Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia are coming home. Dorothy Zbornak, Rose Nylund, Blanche Devereaux, and Sophia Petrillo have long been heroes for fans of the iconic 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls. Now, the National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA)—purveyor of fine pop culture collectibles—is giving them the action figure treatment with a brand-new line of … Continue reading The Golden Girls Are Being Turned Into Action Figures
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A 92-Year-Old Woman Just Earned Her Fourth College Degree
“Only the strong survive,” she was quoted as saying. from Mental Floss http://bit.ly/2KqxR0v Sign up for Frankie’s newsletter and get a free Professor Molly story Blog | Facebook | GoodReads | LinkedIn | Twitter | Mailing List Advertisements
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Why Are There No Snakes in Ireland?
There never were any snakes in Ireland, partly for the same reason that there are no snakes in Hawaii, Iceland, New Zealand, Greenland, or Antarctica: the Emerald Isle is, well, an island. Read more on Mental Floss http://bit.ly/2nwohC5 Sign up for Frankie’s newsletter and get a free Professor Molly story Blog | Facebook | GoodReads | LinkedIn | Twitter | Mailing List […]
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Step Inside a 13th-Century Chapel Filled With Human Remains—Using Digital Models
In medieval Britain, if human remains were disturbed in the grave or disinterred, they would be removed from the cemetery and placed in what was called a charnel chapel, a religious structure that often had walls stacked high with human remains that temporarily lacked a proper resting place. Charnel houses were popular in England between the […]
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8 (9?) Unusual Romance Novel Genres
According to Mental Floss, chaste Amish romances are out; Amish vampire erotic thrillers are in. As are mermaids, cavemen, aliens, and NASCAR drivers. And then there’s the limited-edition fast-food-themed romance: Sign up for Frankie’s newsletter and get a free Professor Molly story Blog | Facebook | GoodReads | LinkedIn | Twitter | Mailing List Tagged: Aliens, Amish, Jake Rossen, KFC, […]
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Snaffle, Soodle, Snudge: Wonderful Old Words for Walking We Should Bring Back
Now that spring is here, no matter how committed you are to cars, it’s hard to resist an occasional mosey or stroll. Whether you prefer ambling through the park or zigzagging down a busy sidewalk, this is a lovely time to hoof it. Lucky for us all, the history of English has plenty of rare […]
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10 Last-Minute Easter Egg Decorating Techniques from Mental Floss
Speckled eggs. Silk-dyed eggs. Confetti eggs. See the whole thing at Mental Floss. Sign up for Frankie’s newsletter and get a free Professor Molly story Blog | Facebook | GoodReads | LinkedIn | Twitter | Mailing List Tagged: Easter, fun, Mental Floss, MentalFloss, Miss Cellania
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Explore London’s Literary Side With This Gorgeous Map
From Charles Dickens to Bridget Jones, see where your favorite fictional characters hang around in London Town. Read more at Mental Floss Sign up for Frankie’s newsletter and get a free Professor Molly story Blog | Facebook | GoodReads | LinkedIn | Twitter | Mailing List Tagged: Kirstin Fawcett, London, Mental Floss, MentalFloss
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Swiss Restaurant Offers Insect Cooking Class, Forces Uncomfortable Comparison to Crustaceans
Insects are a sustainable and healthy food source, Bern’s Löscher restaurant explains. A Swiss eatery has bugs on the brain, and they’re hoping that patrons will bite. As Travel + Leisure reports, The Löscher restaurant in Switzerland’s capital city, Bern, is now offering classes to instruct people how to cook with insects. Aside from the […]
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I can’t stop looking at these scientific Images from the Wellcome Image Awards
From Mental Floss: Each year, the Wellcome Image Awards highlight some of the most fascinating scientific images from around the world, as chosen by a panel of experts from the fields of science communications and medicine. ZEBRAFISH EYE AND NEUROMASTS Ingrid Lekk and Steve Wilson, University College London In this 4-day-old zebrafish embryo, a certain […]
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How to Score a Free Breakfast at IHOP on National Pancake Day
On Tuesday, March 7, you can splurge on carbs—and save money—at the International House of Pancakes. In honor of its 12th annual National Pancake Day, IHOP will dish out one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to customers between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m, with select locations extending their hours until 10 p.m. In turn, […]
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A Ninja Museum Is Coming to Japan
Ninjas are a dying breed, but the Japan Ninja Council has come up with a new plan to drum up excitement around the iconic warriors. As the Associated Press reports, the organization plans to open a ninja museum in Tokyo in 2018. The plan is part of a nationwide “Cool Japan” initiative, which aims to […]
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New York’s ‘Golden Girls’-Themed Cafe Is Finally Here
They serve cheesecake, naturally. from Mental Floss http://bit.ly/2lkmHkn Sign up for Frankie’s newsletter and get a free Professor Molly story Blog | Facebook | GoodReads | LinkedIn | Twitter | Mailing List Tagged: cheesecake, Golden Girls, Kirstin Fawcett, Mental Floss, MentalFloss
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