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Rebecca O'Connell was an assistant editor for mentalfloss.com. She lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend and a Venus fly trap because she's not allowed to get a dog.

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Is the cat alive or dead? You'll only find out when you pour in hot liquid.... READ ON

'Doctor Who' Meets Roger Hargreaves in New Book Series

A different kind of children's book.... READ ON

You're Going to Make a Lot of Pizza With the TMNT Cookbook

Cowabunga!... READ ON

Grand Getaway: Vacation Like Belle and the Beast in a Castle

Vacation rental company HomeAway created the 2017 Castle Collection, including luxurious lodgings from all over the world.... READ ON

Master the Game in Style With the 'Zelda: The Breath of the Wild' Strategy Books

Not as pretty as the game itself, but close.... READ ON

Throw Back Drinks With This Retro 'Zelda' Cartridge

For drinking potions on the go.... READ ON

So Long, Thimble: Monopoly Unveils Its New Lineup of Quirky Tokens

Welcome to the board, T. rex, penguin, and rubber ducky.... READ ON

Unicorn Candle Holder Cries Waxy, Rainbow Tears

Watch your captured unicorn cry over and over.... READ ON

'Pie-Modding' Teaches Readers How to Create Edible Art

Using pie crust as a sculpting material, you can make elaborate shapes and designs.... READ ON

50 Pop Culture Pins To Make Your Lapel More Entertaining

Get all the Golden Girls together right on your jacket.... READ ON

Plush Cacti Are Actually Socks in Disguise

Plants you can wear.... READ ON

This Spirited Away Piggy Bank Gobbles Up Your Change

It even burps.... READ ON

Revolutionize Your Nap With These 11 Products

Take a nap. You deserve it.... READ ON

Take Over Ocean Avenue With 'Bob's Burgers' Monopoly

Play as Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, Louise, or Teddy.... READ ON

Relive the Past With A Keyboard That Looks and Feels Like an Old Typewriter

Get clacking.... READ ON

These Sour Gummy Sloths Are Cute Enough to Eat

Take it easy and enjoy some adorable sour candy.... READ ON

Cook on the Dark Side With Lightsaber Grill Tongs

Be the Jedi of grill masters.... READ ON

New York Gets Its First Chocolate Museum

Learn about chocolate's rich history—and then stuff your face.... READ ON

Not a Drill: You Can Now Buy All-Pink Starburst Packs

We all know it's the best flavor.... READ ON

This Narwhal Tea Infuser Adds Some Piping Hot Charm to Your Mug

Narwhals normally like cold water, but this one also likes hot tea.... READ ON

The Wonderfully Weird Shoes of Anna Vasof

They give whole new meaning to the phrase "practical footwear."... READ ON

Timberland Is Making Shoes and Bags From Recycled Plastic Bottles

You can feel good about fancy footwear that creates new jobs and cleans up neighborhoods in Haiti.... READ ON

YouTuber Finds a Way to Make Nerf Darts Dangerous

Where there's a will, there's a way.... READ ON

Clean Up Sunnydale With This 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Board Game

It's time to brush up on your vampire slaying skills.... READ ON

Heat-Sensitive Game Boy Mug 'Turns On' With Hot Coffee

When you want to get nostalgic first thing in the morning.... READ ON

Clothing Store 'Out of Print' Unveils Literary Enamel Pin Sets

Add some flair to your book tote.... READ ON

What's the Purpose of the Diamond on the Front of Backpacks?

And it's called a pig snout.... READ ON

Alarm Clock Doesn't Stop Until You Shoot It With a Nerf Gun

Sleep with a Nerf gun under your pillow.... READ ON

The Grizzly Bear Rug Aesthetic Also Makes For Adorable Trivets

The latest in kitsch kitchenware.... READ ON

New Image Translation Tool Turns Any Drawing Into a Terrifying Cat Monstrosity

Eek!... READ ON

Peeps Oreos Have Arrived, Just in Time for Easter

Skipping over St. Patrick's Day entirely, Nabisco has debuted a new Oreo flavor that features golden vanilla sandwich cookies packed with sparkling Peeps creme.... READ ON

Trendy Keyboards Bring Back the Nostalgic Feel of Typewriters

Clack, clack, clack...... READ ON

These Clever Literary-Themed Teas Come in Book-Shaped Tins

Cuddle up with 'The Picture of Early Grey'... READ ON

The Entire Cast of 'South Park,' Categorized

All the characters are grouped by family, origin, or other defining features.... READ ON

11 Giant Pieces and Boxes of Candy You Can Actually Buy

For people with a serious sugar tooth.... READ ON

Add Some Elegance to Your Cooking With This Swan-Shaped Ladle

Your saucepan deserves a little class.... READ ON

Clever Strainer Gets Rid of Food Debris Without You Having to Touch It

Woosh!... READ ON

Milner Library Is Digitizing the Colorful History of the Circus

As Big Top shows become scarce, this Illinois State University library is on a mission to preserve the legacy of traveling circus performers.... READ ON

Double-Sided Pan Makes Flipping Food a Breeze

See ya, spatula!... READ ON

Infographic: How Do We Show Our Pets Love?

One finding: 84 percent of participants admitted they show more affection to their pet than their partner.... READ ON

Give Tea Time More Charm With a Hedgehog Tea Infuser

Aww.... READ ON

When UFO Homes Were Almost Considered Ski Lodge Alternatives

The Futuro Homes of the 1960s are scattered all over the globe.... READ ON

Bring Your Wild Side to the Slopes With These Animal Snow Masks

Get down the mountain in style.... READ ON

Relax With Space-Themed Bath Bombs

Relax like an astronomer.... READ ON

10 Science-y Valentine's Day Gifts

Show your love on a molecular level.... READ ON

On The Fast Track: 25 Ways to Learn a New Skill Quickly

Step one: Warm up your brain.... READ ON

13 Products That Taste and Smell Like Pickles

Relish the taste of pickles? Now everything can taste like dill—including chips, candy, lip balm, and so much more.... READ ON

11 Geeky Hats to Keep Your Noggin Warm This Winter

You may not lose half your body heat through your head, but it's still good to cover up.... READ ON

9 Fluffy Facts About the Shih Tzu

Learn more about the so-called "lion dogs."... READ ON

These Delicate Tea Time Desserts Mirror Modern Art

What does a Mark Rothko painting taste like? Apparently, raspberry and coconut.... READ ON

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