107 Regional Slang Words
Whether it's pop, soda, or soft drink, Mental Floss lists off the crazy terms people use from region to region.
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Fake Professor Prank
University of Rochester pranksters The Chamber Boys decided to make freshman year even more awkward for a Chem 131 class by posing as professor Dr. Hafensteiner on the first day of class.
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Fold Bitcoin Gift Card
The Fold Bitcoin Gift Card™ makes gifting simple and meaningful. Each gift card lets you give up to $500 in bitcoin securely. Put the world's best-performing asset of the past decade directly into someone's hands. Available at Kroger stores nationwide and online.
Presented by Fold.
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Roborock Saros 10R
Meet the Roborock Saros 10R — smartest and most relentless cleaning machine Roborock has ever built. Standing just 7.98cm tall, it slips effortlessly under sofas, beds, and tight corners, leaving no dust untouched and no excuse for a mess. Its StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 reads and maps your home with surgical precision, gliding across carpet and hard floors with zero hair tangling and total coverage. Engineered to clean what you can't see, the Saros 10R turns precision into perfection — all while you sit back and breathe in the quiet satisfaction of spotless living.
Presented by Roborock.
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Can You Trust Your Eyes?
Using a series of optical illusions, AsapSCIENCE explains why you can never trust your sneaky little eyeballs again.
Herman Miller Quality
Here's a rare glimpse into a Herman Miller factory where they are still producing the iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman.
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Meet Lizzie Mae
While working as a historical re-enactor at Mount Vernon, Azie Mira Dungey encountered some of American's finest tourists while portraying the personal housemaid to President and Lady Washington. After leaving the Washington estate, Dungey decided to turn ignorance into comedy with her new web series Ask A Slave.
Game of Hearts
Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister get the rom-com treatment in this romantic re-edit of Game of Thrones.
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Collars & Co. Cotton and Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater
Collars & Co.'s Luxury Touch Crew Neck Sweater blends cotton and cashmere for a lightweight knit that's as breathable as it is soft. Cut for year-round wear, it delivers warmth without bulk, built-in UV protection, and natural odor resistance, making it as functional as it is refined. Finished in classic black — and other timeless shades — it's a versatile layer that moves seamlessly from work to weekend.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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IQBAR x Thomas Keller Nutrition Supplements
IQBAR x Thomas Keller presents two surprisingly elegant functional nutrition favorites: Salted Caramel Chip Bars and Yuzu Mango IQMIX. The Salted Caramel Chip Bar blends 12 g of plant-based protein with toasted macadamia nuts, rich salted caramel flavor, and five brain-boosting nutrients (like lion's mane, magnesium, MCTs, flavonoids, and vitamin E) in a low-sugar, low-carb format. Meanwhile, the Yuzu Mango IQMIX hydration sticks deliver a refreshing combo of real yuzu and mango, brain-supporting lion's mane, and magnesium L-threonate, all while zeroing out on added sugar. It's gourmet meets functional.
Presented by IQBAR.
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A Capella Tetris Theme
Vocal video game legend Smooth McGroove is back with an a capella cover of Tetris.
Fracking Explained
Whether you're for it, against it, or don't have a clue what it is, here's an informative infographic explaining the pros and cons of fracking.
