Rudie Obias

Joined: Jan 10, 2013

Rudie Obias lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's a freelance writer interested in cinema, pop culture, science fiction, and web culture. His work can be found at ShockYa.com, MoviePilot.com, UPROXX, io9, ScreenRant.com, Giantfreakinrobot.com, and, of course, Mental Floss. He is also a Co-Working Evangelist for Bat Haus Co-Working in Brooklyn.

What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?

Those Illuminati rumors still haven't gone away, HOV ...

12 Unbelievable Music Conspiracy Theories

Being this cute and well-liked takes a lot of work.

The Most Popular Dog Breed in Each U.S. State

McDonald's has tried on dozens of slogans over the years.

14 Fast Food Slogans You Probably Forgot All About

9 Wild Conspiracy Theories About TV Shows

Sometimes, devoted fans become convinced there's more to what they're seeing on TV.

Screenwriters and filmmakers made key changes to how these novels finished up.

15 Books Whose Endings Were Changed for the Movie

You might be surprised to see how these movies end, even if you’ve read the books.

Give into superstitious, narrow-minded flights of paranoia? Lemmy would never.

Hail ... Santa? 10 Songs That That May (Or May Not) Include Hidden Messages

The Beatles helped bring backmasking to the mainstream, but here are a few classic tracks that may (or may not) feature hidden messages, too.

20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space

These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.

Sometimes it's better to think inside the box.

7 of the Best Cat Litter Boxes, According to Experts

Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.

A game-winning drive calls for a big celebration.

Taking the Leap: 11 of the Best Signature Touchdown Celebrations in NFL History

Bust a move on the gridiron with these iconic touchdown celebrations from NFL history, including Homer Jones’ first-ever end zone spike and more.

10 Useful Gadgets That Will Help You Turn Your Old Car Into a Smart Car

Want to upgrade your ride without dropping a small fortune on a new one? With these affordable smart car accessories, you can.

Take a bite out of these recipes straight from the upcoming ‘Catan: The Official Cookbook.’

Make Family Game Night Even Better With This New Cookbook Inspired by ‘The Settlers of Catan’

Settle your sweet tooth (and build some alliances in the process) with this all-new cookbook inspired by 'The Settlers of Catan.'

Family having dinner by the road, circa 1930.

10 Curious Recipes From the Depression Era

Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.

You'd be surprised how many common tech terms get mispronounced.

The 20 Most Mispronounced Tech Terms May Surprise You

Discover the most commonly mispronounced tech terms and brand names, and settle once and for all whether it’s ”jif or ”gif.”

The Doors, The Airborne Toxic Event, Louise Post of Veruca Salt, and Steely Dan.

20 Band Names Inspired by Classic Books and Literature

These 20 bands each took their names from the pages of classic works of literature by the likes of C.S. Lewis, William S. Burroughs, Charles Dickens, and beyond.

Paris is Burning | ‘Come On, Vogue’ (HD) - Willi Ninja | MIRAMAX

7 Facts About Willi Ninja, the Grandfather of Vogue

Famed choreographer Willi Ninja's pioneering dance moves and gender-fluid style had a lasting influence on music and fashion, which still persists to this day.