44 Fictional Character Names Revealed
Mental Floss helps you get to know 44 of the most notable pop-culture characters a little better.
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8-Bit G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe: Retaliation gets the 8-bit treatment.
Everything Wrong With Men In Black 3
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones get the Cinema Sins treatment.
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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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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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Photo Booth Prank
These pictures are worth a thousand screams.
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Third Story Fall Prank
Magician Rahat Hussein replaces his head and goes to the mall to terrorize some more innocent bystanders.
Animal Sounds in Different Languages
Here's a fun little experiment that demonstrates how people all over the world interpret different animal sounds.
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Hotel Collection Travel Bundle
Upgrade your travel with a luxe four-piece travel set built for style and endurance. This bundle includes a carry-on, check-in suitcase, duffle, and backpack — each crafted from durable polycarbonate, rolling on 360° spinners, and outfitted with smart extras like a portable USB charger, built-in digital scale, and GPS tracker. And this year Luxury checks in early. From October 29 to November 11, Hotel Collection's Pre-Black Friday Sale offers up to 70% off site wide, giving you first pick on everything from signature scents to high-end essentials.
Presented by Hotel Collection.
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SOREL Caribou Horizon GTX Boot
The original Caribou boot carried explorers across arctic landscapes to the top of the world and later became the world's first snowboarding boot, cementing its place as a cold-weather legend. The new Caribou Horizon GTX channels that same grit with refined leather, modern insulation, and premium Gore-Tex protection. Whether cutting through slush-slicked city streets or climbing toward the altitude of après escapes, the Caribou Horizon GTX keeps you moving in life's coldest moments. The horizon is calling—step boldly into adventure and the unknown.
Presented by SOREL.
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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
With their latest mini-documentary, PBS Off Book dives into the world of artificial intelligence and introduces us to our future masters.
