mentalfloss.com —  2+ hour, 40+ min ago

...Appliance manufacturer Maytag has a breakdown, and it's actually pretty simple.... ...Kitchens have always played host to a very eclectic vernacular.... ...And if you"re a lousy cook, everything goes in the bin, otherwise known as the trash. Have you got a Big Question you"d like us to answer?... ...A wall oven is a built-in appliance, often at eye level, that can sometimes appear as a double enclosure so you can cook at two different temperatures...

mentalfloss.com —  3+ hour, 40+ min ago

...Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, seemingly vanished on July 2, 1937, during Earhart's second attempt to become the first pilot to circumnavigate... ...According to the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, it's possible the duo got lost and landed on Nikumaroro Island in the Pacific... ...In 1500, Gaspar Corte-Real became one of Portugal"s most accomplished explorers. That year, he led an expedition to Greenland.... ...When Miguel Corte-Real learned that his brother was missing, he organized a rescue mission to find him....

mentalfloss.com —  40+ min ago

...This compilation from the YouTube channel Simply Seth packs dozens of memorable commercials that aired between 1992 and 1997 into an 83-minute video... ...After watching the commercials, check out this video showing a typical day in the life of a 1990s high school student. ...

mentalfloss.com —  4+ hour, 40+ min ago

...The popularity of diamond engagement rings, for example, was pretty much pioneered by diamond company De Beers in the 1940s as a way to offset its... ...You can thank Queen Victoria for causing the white wedding dress to catch on in a big way....

mentalfloss.com —  7+ hour, 40+ min ago

...No.1 on their list is Lucky Bay in Western Australia.... ...Worlds50beaches.com surveyed more than 750 journalists, influencers, and agencies specializing in travel to rank the most desirable beach destinations on Earth... ...The Cape Le Grand National Park property, which is known for its white sand beaches and vivid blue waters, is a hotspot for beachgoers.... ...Coming in second place is Source D"Argent in Seychelles off East Africa....

mentalfloss.com —  1+ day ago

...What Italian company had Tom Ford as its creative director from 1994 to 2004? 5. ... ...What name did St. Louis choose in 1967 for its new NHL team, borrowed from a 1914 song by W. 2. ...

mentalfloss.com —  1+ day ago

...Welcome to Kennections, a weekly quiz created by Jeopardy! champion/co-host Ken Jennings.... ...What name did St. Louis choose in 1967 for its new NHL team, borrowed from a 1914 song by W. -- -- -- -- -- 2.... ...What Italian company had Tom Ford as its creative director from 1994 to 2004?... ...Japan is often called “the Land of” what symbol, depicted on its Meiji-era Kyojitsu-ku flag?...

mentalfloss.com —  2+ day ago

...General Services Administration (GSA), which aims to put the structures in the hands of individuals or nonprofit entities that can preserve them... ...The Associated Press reports that lighthouses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, and other states are being auctioned off by the... ...in Falmouth (Woods Hole), Massachusetts; Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania; Plymouth/Gurnet Lighthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts... ...; and Warwick Neck Light in Warwick, Rhode Island....

mentalfloss.com —  3+ day ago

...That year, Hollywood realized that big concepts, thrilling action, and stunning special effects could entice audiences, even in the height of summer... ...Steven Spielberg"s marine monster movie is widely considered the first summer blockbuster, and Hollywood has been striving to recreate the model... ...After launching separate summer blockbusters in the 1970s, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas teamed up to recreate their success....

mentalfloss.com —  3+ day ago

...Amazon Basics: Save up to 44 percent on everyday home goods from the retailer"s house brand, like this safe with a built-in electronic lock, now... ...Amazon Devices: Get up to half off on Fire TV and Alexa devices, including the Fire TV Stick 4K (now $32; was $50); Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series... ...4K ultra HD smart TV (on sale for $260); and the all-new Echo Dot (now $40; Amazon Luna: You can get up to 32 percent off Amazon Luna gaming controllers...