On the Scene at the Absolutely Insane Barkley Marathons
Inspired by a flubbed prison escape, the Barkley Marathon is a ludicrously challenging 100-mile race only a handful of runners have completed. Finishing it twice? That's next to impossible.
Inspired by a flubbed prison escape, the Barkley Marathon is a ludicrously challenging 100-mile race only a handful of runners have completed. Finishing it twice? That's next to impossible.
There is a version of this story that is very short and goes something like this: Here is a real thing that exists, now go tell all your friends about it.
When attendees line up outside Comic Con International for tonight’s preview, there’s one exclusive they’ll be probably more eager to get their hands on than any others: Jabba the Hutt, the first figure in Hasbro’s Star Wars Deluxe Black Series. Here's ho
Shameful secrets from the clandestine agency's food court.
How many of these products do you remember the ol' man (and his ol' man) using to look and smell his best?
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People will crowdfund anything these days.
Somehow, one of Mental Floss' favorite Star Trek alums-turned-internet-sensations, George Takei, finds time to write Amazon reviews for products you never knew existed. And we're all so lucky that he does.
The second edition of Endless Amusement, published in 1820, promises “nearly 400 entertaining experiments in various branches of science.”
These products were all sold in Sharper Image catalogs in the late '80s. Even the fake cellphone antenna.
Popeil Industries filed a number patent requests for subliminal messaging technology and the machinery to implement it.
Beyond kickball.
Nothing says the '90s like a cheesy dance craze. These dances will bring back some memories—feel free to dance along.
This super-secret Konami Code has a special place in the hearts of the many geeks who grew up with it.
Hey, what’re you laughing at? Psychologists debate whether humor arises simply from absurdity and incongruity, from a need to relieve tension, or from a desire to feel superior. Academics have identified 41 humor techniques, 10 of which are listed below.
Cats are cute and sometimes cuddly, but no one would ever accuse them of being cooperative—which probably makes them less than ideal game show contestants. But that didn't deter Meow Mix and the Game Show Network from airing the first—and probably only—ca
Hand any of these kids an iPod, and they know exactly what to do with it. Hand them a Walkman, however, and they won't even know what it is. Or what it does. Or how to use it. As you can see in this new video from the Fine Bros.
Knock knock. Who’s there? Shakespeare.
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According to professional swordsmith Jake Powning, forging the 1000 swords that make up Westeros' Iron Throne could take around 700,000 hours—or about 80 years—using modern-day welding techniques.
Bored with the scent of pine? How about giving your car the heavenly aroma of pizza? Air fresheners are available that smell like many of the world’s most beloved entrees. Fear not, Internet: bacon made the cut!