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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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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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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MetMo Fractal Vise
MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
Presented by MetMo.
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Frasé Skincare Collection
Frasé Skin is an Australian men's skincare brand built for the guys most products overlook: tradesmen and outdoor workers dealing with sun, dust, and grime all day. The line keeps things simple with five essentials, from a hydrating cleanser and heavy-duty exfoliating scrub to a lightweight moisturizer, body wash for breakouts, and blackhead strips. Formulated with proven ingredients like salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and natural exfoliants, it focuses on real results without overcomplicated routines or luxury packaging theater.
Presented by Frasé Skin
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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.
