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the mag, Sean Hutchinson|
Can a little calculus make a total novice into a gambling pro? Mental Floss did the homework and took a trip to Atlantic City to find out.
the mag, Nick Greene|
A friend asked me, “What are you writing for yourself?” I realized I’d never written anything just for myself.
the mag, Jen Doll|
If you have the right characteristic, last name, or niche interest, you could cash in.
Stacy Conradt, Kara Kovalchik|
the mag, A.J. Jacobs|
When you think about it, scooping the innards out of a large squash, carving a scary face into it, and jamming a candle inside is a bit weird.
Stacy Conradt, the mag|
Patricia Highsmith's most memorable supervillain was inspired by a chance encounter. But how fictional was he really?
the mag, Jen Doll|
Three dead men. No clues. Just a newt. And he wasn’t spilling the beans.
Matt Soniak, the mag|
Taking a job as a news anchor for the brand-new music channel Revolt TV—and moving from his native New York City to Los Angeles—was a huge change for this blogger, filmmaker, and Bar-certified attorney. SIngh reveals what his new creative life is like, on
Jen Doll, the mag|
Step away from the dog whisperer. Canine-cognition scientist Alexandra Horowitz knows what your dog is thinking.
Judy Dutton, the mag|
Want to make your days happier, healthier, and more lucrative? Just follow this schedule.
Kathy Benjamin, the mag|
Punxsutawney Phil's moniker might have something to do with the royal family, a pair of heinous groundhog murders, and some good old-fashioned small-town competition.
Lucas Reilly, Austin Thompson|
What do great authors do at their summer homes? Compose our favorite beach reads.
the mag, Lucas Reilly|
Today, the rare Smoky Mountain fireflies are a tourist attraction. Twenty years ago, science didn’t believe they existed.
the mag, Jen Doll|
Earth’s most furious mountains are also the most rewarding to visit, as the amazing photos show here prove.
Robin Esrock, the mag|
Move over rum! Brazil’s favorite spirit is coming to town.
Glynnis MacNicol, the mag|
Miki Sudo is not full. In fact, she is almost never full.
the mag, Matthew Shaer|
Once a year, Brittany Janaszak undertakes her biggest dusting of all, hopping in an aerial lift, strapping on a safety harness, and vacuuming off the museum's 94-foot-long blue whale.
Erin McCarthy, Christian Jensen|
It’s probably time for a ‘Lady and the Tramp’ rewatch, anyway—you might as well try to make some cash while doing it.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Including the one flavor they'll never make.
Jennifer M Wood, the mag|
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