Inaccurate Scientific Illustrations
Everything you've learned is wrong. Or at least inaccurate. Mental Floss covers some of the most common inaccurate scientific illustrations.
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Dr. No
It's Street. Sesame Street.
Monkey Steals Camera
This sticky-fingered monkey creates an Oscar-worthy documentary after stealing a GoPro from a tourist at the Uluwatu Temple in Bali.
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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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Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Presented by Lundi.
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Her In 1995
Clippy doesn't quite do it like Scarlet Johansson. Late Night Basement re-imagines Her - in 1995.
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4 Meals You Can Cook With Your Coffee Pot
If you want coffee with your hotdogs, you're out of luck.
Slow-Mo Assault Rifle
The Slow Mo Guys are back and fully loaded with a slow motion look at the fully automatic M4 Carbine.
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Live It Up Super Greens
Live It Up bundles pack plant-based powders and functional drinks for energy, hydration, and recovery. From daily greens and beet boosts to calming evening blends, each set delivers convenient, mix-ready nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle. The bundles come in curated packs that make it easy to cover your wellness needs from morning to night.
Presented by Live It Up Super Greens.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.<
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Hairmax Ultima 12 LaserComb
The HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb is a drug-free, FDA-cleared device that uses low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote regrowth. In just 8 minutes per session, three times a week, it's built for ease of use while delivering fuller, denser results over time. Clinical studies suggest LLLT devices like this can improve hair thickness when used consistently.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Dyson Does Curling
It's about time curling ditched the brooms and entered 2014.
