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Drone Photographer Captures Stunning Aerial Shots of a Shrinking Dead Sea

"I think that though it's very beautiful from above, it's a high price to pay for beauty."

Is It Cheaper to Own a Car or Use Uber? This Calculator Lets You Know

Owning a car is a big investment, and it’s one that could be unnecessary as ride-hailing apps become more and more affordable.

Here’s How You Can Find Out How Much Your Job Should Really Be Paying

Making sure you're fairly compensated doesn't have to be that hard.

11 Defunct Restaurant Chains That Are Sorely Missed

There’s nothing more frustrating than having a sudden food craving for something from a restaurant that’s been out of business for a decade.

6 Tips for Achieving Your Fitness Resolutions in 2018

For anyone who’s planning to pursue a fitness- and health-related New Year's resolution, it’s important to start preparing before the clock strikes midnight on December 31.

10 Notable Gestation Periods in the Animal Kingdom

The gestation periods of the animal kingdom are varied and fascinating. Just be thankful you're not a pregnant elephant.

In a composite photo, the International Space Station passes in front of the Sun during the total eclipse on August 21, 2017.

What We Learned So Far From The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017—And Why There's Much More to Come

"From a NASA perspective, there is no other single event that has informed so many scientific disciplines."

How a Medieval Tree Helped Debunk a Famous Instrument's Identity

The Karr-Koussevitzky double bass was not what it seemed.

What Did LaVar Ball Do for a Living?

He has garnered plenty of controversy over the past few years, but how did he enter the mainstream?

6 Priceless Documents That Reveal Key Moments Early in Einstein's Career

Mental Floss spoke to ETH Zurich archivist Michael Gasser about the papers—including one letter in which Einstein calls his good friend a "frozen whale."