Amanda Green
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Human behind TheNotortoiseBIG on IG. Advertising at Washington Post CreativeGroup. Writing in Mental Floss, Marie Claire, etc. Puns intended.
11 Words You Might Not Know Are Portmanteaux
10 Common Words You’re Probably Mispronouncing
The Origins of 10 Tasty Treats
13 Toasty Tips for Staying Warm in Cold Weather
You’d be surprised by the ways you can keep yourself warm—no matter how frightful the weather outside might be.
39 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.
10 Monogamous Animals That Just Want To Settle Down
They can't put a ring on it, but when these animals find a mate, they're ready to commit.
20 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented by Women
Here are some of the best inventions by women throughout history, from the paper bag to windshield wipers, circular saws, and more.
11 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Most Memorable Quotes
The words of the free-thinking, veteran skeptic, humanist humorist live on.
10 Brilliant Facts About Teeth
The average adult human has 28 to 32 teeth, give or take a set of wisdom teeth. But besides the importance of brushing and flossing, how well do you know your chompers?
16 Things You Might Not Know About 'Roseanne'
'Roseanne,' which was praised for its portrayal of blue-collar America, also broke new ground in terms of its envelope-pushing (for the time) storylines.
10 Tasty Facts About Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scouts are synonymous with cookies, and they should be. In just a few weeks each year, Girls Scouts sell more cookies than Oreo.
15 Fascinating Facts About Amelia Earhart
Groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart (who was born on July 24, 1897) was a pioneer, a legend, and a mystery.
The Surprising Origins Behind 9 Modern Slang Expressions
Whether its FOMO, lit, or humblebrag, this will help you figure out if you should be thanking LL Cool J or an academic journal for your favorite new expression.
19 People Who Won Oscars For Their First Movie
For a very select group of filmmakers, one's first "big break" has ended in Oscar glory. Here are 19 of the lucky ones.
15 Facts About When Harry Met Sally...
In Nora Ephron's first draft of the 'When Harry Met Sally...' script, Harry and Sally did not end up together.