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Want to know how to act like a genius? Easy! Just take a few cues from the most notorious Nobel Prize winners in history. From the bold to the brave to the downright wacky, we're profiling some of the most amazing Nobel laureates in history.
Space Close: October 29, 2009 // Materials Due: November 12, 2009
Always a favorite - another year with our favorite round number.
Space Close: January 7, 2010 // Materials Due: January 21, 2010
Your underground guide to the weirdest places in America you never knew existed. Join us as we take a nationwide tour of all the untold histories and bizarre characters this country has to offer.
Space Close: March 3, 2010 // Materials Due: March 17, 2010
Bust out the party hats and confetti; mental_floss is celebrating its 50th issue! Jam-packed with the finest trivia around and our 100% "feel smarter" guarantee, this one's sure to be a collectors' item.
Space Close: May 7, 2010 // Materials Due: May 19, 2010
From documentaries to blockbuster thrillers, we've got the lowdown on all the movies that have had incredible real-world impact. Get your Netflix queue in order, throw some popcorn in the microwave, and prepare to feel your IQ soar; this summer movie guide is guaranteed to make you smarter!
Space Close: July 1, 2010 // Materials Due: July 15, 2010
You know Teddy Roosevelt the President, but do you know Teddy Roosevelt the South American Explorer? How about Roald Dahl, the Washington spy, or Churchill, the prison escapee? We're spilling the secrets on dozens of famous people and exposing the double lives they led.
Space Close: September 2, 2010 // Materials Due: September 16, 2010