45 Odd Facts About US Presidents
Running over women with horses, favorite snacks, and dogs names Satan. Mental Floss provides you with 45 odd factos about our country's heads of state.
Running over women with horses, favorite snacks, and dogs names Satan. Mental Floss provides you with 45 odd factos about our country's heads of state.
Prince Rupert's Drops are tadpole-shaped glass objects that are created by dripping molten glass into cold water. While the head can withstand the blow of a hammer, even the slightest damage to the tail will cause total destruction. Destin of Smarter Every Day gives a slow motion lesson on these mysterious little drops.
Claws versus samurai swords. Uh, yes, please. Hugh Jackman returns as everyone's favorite mutant outcast to take on angry ninjas for the sixth installment in the X-Men film series. In theaters July 26, 2013.
This Mother's Day, Joyful Co. has curated the Recharged box with products to uplift her spirits, nourish her body, and create a soothing environment that promotes relaxation and balance. It features a sweet peach and champagne-scented candle, two crystal champagne glasses, lavender-scented bath bomb, vanilla Earl Grey cookies, two black slate coasters, celebratory drink stirrers, non-alcoholic prickly Paloma cocktail, and sweet cream Earl Grey tea. If your mom is more of a foodie or coffee lover, their collection of unique products will help you find the perfect gift.
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While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available through May 4th for $80 off.
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Christoph Keller was working as an art publisher until he stumbled upon an old, dormant mill turned schnapps distillery Stählemühle. After producing small, high-quality batches of fruit brandies, Keller brought the distillery back to life with over 170 international awards, including Brandy of the Year 2011. Gestalten TV visited German distillery to get first-hand lesson on the ancient, alchemical science of distilling from the master himself.
The White House is under attack, again, and it's up to Capitol Policeman Channing Tatum and POTUS Jamie Foxx to save it. In theaters June 28, 2013.
While some are focused more on the medicinal effects of CBD and THC, many are simply looking to enjoy themselves. FOCL's Feel Good gummies are formulated for exactly that. Each one includes 25mg of CBD and 5mg of Delta 9 THC, which, combined with 250mg of L-Tyrosine, help promote relaxation, improved mood, and mental well-being. They're vegan, made without GMOs, and are free from pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials. Third-party lab tested to ensure potency and purity, they're also imbued with a tasty blood orange flavor.
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For non-aficionados, the wine aisle can be a daunting place. Instead of leaving your choices up to the allure of the label, give Naked Wines a try. They pick wines that match your tastes, determined by a short quiz, and work with world-class independent winemakers to deliver personalized selections at prices up to 60% off. Every shipment is backed by a hassle-free guarantee — if you don't like a bottle, they refund the price, no questions asked. The service also makes a great gift, and with $100 off your first order, it makes for a far more enjoyable Mother's Day present than yet another bouquet of overpriced flowers.
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Photographer Göran Strand created this celestial feast for your eyeballs from 2,464 raw images, taken during the Aurora Borealis over Sweden. The cosmic light show was the result of a massive solar flare that hit the Earth on March 17, 2013. So, set back, clear your mind, and allow this mesmerizing time-lapse to ease you into your happy place.
Using clips from 39 different films, Pierre-Alexandre Chauvat edits together the ultimate Bruce Willis action movie. NSFW.