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Film | Entertainment
Entertainment | Film
When Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney Teamed Up to Make a Film
In 1945, Salvador Dalí and Disney set out to make a film together. Three months later, Disney scrapped the whole thing.
Entertainment | Film
30 Best Movies On Amazon Prime Video Right Now (Updated June 2020)
Netflix isn't your only stop for good movies to stream. Put that membership to good use with the 30 best movies on Amazon Prime.
Entertainment | Film
Watch the Teaser Trailer for the Mary Poppins Sequel!
The highly anticipated reboot hits theaters in December
Entertainment | Film
Loving Vincent’ Director On Training An Army Of Oil Painters | Deadline
Loving Vincent' director Hugh Welshman discusses the extreme amount of effort that went into his portrait of Van Gogh's final years.
Entertainment | Film
Reality-Bending Timelapses of Cities in Tilt-Shift | Mental Floss
Spoonfilm's series "Little Big World" makes cities look like adorable dollhouse worlds.
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Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Self-Taught Artist Draws the Most Amazing Optical Illusions
Aria, a 25-year-old self-taught artist from Japan, specializes in 3D color pencil drawings that look ready to jump off of the sheet of paper they are drawn on
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Explore Rembrandt’s Famous Painting “The Night Watch” in New 717-Gigapixel Photo
Explore Rembrandt’s famous painting “The Night Watch” in a new 717-gigapixel photograph from the Rijksmuseum.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Abstract Art Ideas, Techniques and Tips for Every Medium
There's nothing like the expressive freedom of abstract painting. Dig in to our roundup of abstract art ideas and techniques from the pros!
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The best online art history courses from Harvard, MIT, and more
Whether you're interested in surrealism, ancient art, or photography, these free (or affordable) online classes bring the museum right to your couch.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10-Billion-Pixel Scan of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Reveals Incredible Details the Naked Eye Couldn't See on Its Own
You can view every crack and blob of paint used in "Girl with a Pearl Earring" like never before.
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Photography | Visual Arts
Visual Arts | Photography
Thomas Hoepker Looks Back at Six Decades of Photojournalism — Blind Magazine
The Magnum Photos member revisits his storied career in a new exhibition and monograph.
Visual Arts | Photography
The Dennis Hopper Photograph That Caught Los Angeles
The actor stopped at an intersection, took out his Nikon, and made history.
Visual Arts | Photography
Canon Is Planning Huge Announcements | Fstoppers
Canon has been chugging along the last few years, releasing some impressive mirrorless cameras and lenses. It seems they have no intention of stopping, with another major announcement of multiple cameras and lenses coming soon. Canon Rumors is reporting t
Visual Arts | Photography
Macro Photographer Captures Eye-mazing Portraits Showcasing the Swirling Beauty of the Iris
Photographer Giannina Roche captures macro photography that focuses on the swirling beauty of the iris of the eye.
Visual Arts | Photography
How to Photograph Low Light Cityscapes: The Best Gear and Techniques
If you follow these tips, techniques, and gear recommendations, you'll never be disappointed with your low-light cityscape photos again.
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Music | Music
Music | Music
Ringo Starr, Stella McCartney and more wish Paul McCartney a happy 80th birthday - Liverpool Echo
Sir Paul is celebrating his 80th birthday today
Music | Music
How the National Trust snubbed The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr
When the National Trust disregarded Ringo Starr by refusing to buy the childhood home of The Beatles drummer like they did with John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Music | Music
Mary Wilson, Co-Founder of the Supremes, Dies at 76
Mary Wilson, an original member of the Supremes, died suddenly Monday night at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist announced.
Music | Music
Bob Dylan's emotional cover of The Beatles song 'Something'
Shortly after the death of former Beatle George Harrison died, Bob Dylan performed a highly emotional cover of his song 'Something' in New York.
Music | Music
The Beatles: John Lennon on Paul McCartney HOURS before death – ‘I’d do anything for him’
JOHN LENNON had some touching things to say about Paul McCartney in the hours before his untimely death.
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Other Stuff | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
The 66 Most '60s Things About 1966
A look at 66 pop culture moments from 1966.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Swingers to Reopen: Westside Food Scene - WestsideToday
Westside Food Scene October 22, 2020 By Kerry Slater Swingers Back in Businesses Swingers, the popular American diner, is reopening...
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch
Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it…
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
How the Loss of the Landline Is Changing Family Life
The shared phone was a space of spontaneous connection for the entire household.
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Design | Visual Arts
Visual Arts | Design
This app is like Shazam for fonts
WhatTheFont is a Shazam for fonts — a designer’s dream. The app is a mobile version of the website previously developed by MyFonts, and recognizes any font you point at with your camera, including a variation of similar fonts to go with it. It also le
Visual Arts | Design
The Design Theory Behind Amazon’s $5.6 Billion Success
Amazon’s success brings into relief a principle that is sometimes hard to swallow in the design community: Successful design is not necessarily beautiful.
Visual Arts | Design
I Tested 10 Photoshop Alternatives to See How They Stack Up
Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration
Visual Arts | Design
Is Flat Design Actually Awful?
Flat design currently dominates the tech industry, especially on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android. But is flat design really effective for users?
Visual Arts | Design
Top Web Design Trends in 2017 [infographic] | Social Media Today
This new infographic looks at some of the latest trends in web design, and how to use them to best effect.
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History | History
History | History
30 Interesting Facts About Vincent Van Gogh You Might Not Know
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous and revered artists of the world. Commonly known as a tortured individual, but highly respected by artists and spectators alike. Even though van Gogh was never
History | History
7 Fascinating Facts About F. Scott Fitzgerald
Today, F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered one of the most astute American novelists of the 20th century. But his best-known work, 'The Great Gatsby,' wasn't a bestseller.
History | History
100 Years Ago in Photos: A Look Back at 1919 - The Atlantic
Please take a moment to look back at some of the events and sights from around the world a century ago.
History | History
What Happened to the Physical Copy of the "I Have a Dream" Speech? | Mental Floss
For two decades, it was kept inside of a Harry Truman biography for safekeeping.
Interior Design | Home Improvement
Home Improvement | Interior Design
The Best Decluttering Tricks, Mind Hacks and Shortcuts We Discovered in 2017 | Apartment Therapy
Getting rid of excess will clear both your space and your mind.
Home Improvement | Interior Design
Here's How to Turn Your Bedroom Into The (Upbeat!) Cozy Winter Refuge of Your Dreams | Apartment Therapy
If you're going to spend a lot of time in your bedroom why not make it a cozy, inviting place to be? Here are a few suggestions for cozifying your space.
Creativity | Advice & Self-Help
Advice & Self-Help | Creativity
15 Netflix Documentaries to Inspire You to Be More Creative
Here are 15 documentaries on Netflix that might inspire you with their visions of compelling artistry, incredible design and bursting creativity.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Do Subway Sandwiches Contain Any Tuna? It's a Bit of a Mystery | Mental Floss
The sandwich chain is under fire after a 'New York Times' report found that no tuna DNA was found where it's supposed to be—in the tuna.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
A Website Wants to Pay You $500 to Eat Pumpkin Pie
If you eat pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving like it's your job, now you can get paid to sample the dessert.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
10 Foods You Should Eat Every Week to Lose Weight
Including these tasty, satisfying staples throughout the week can supercharge your weight loss efforts.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Long, Fascinating History of Chocolate
In this episode of Food History, we're digging into the history of chocolate—a treat that was enjoyed around the world for centuries before it was turned into a Hershey bar.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
America’s Restaurants Will Need a Miracle - The Atlantic
If we fail to help them immediately, their crisis will be the entire economy’s crisis.
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Travel | Travel
Travel | Travel
These Ultra-Chill Ski Towns Have All the Powder and Half the Crowds
In the list of our favorite ski towns, you’ll find sky-high après-ski spots and unexpected treasures hidden deep in the northern reaches of the US.
Travel | Travel
Get a Taste of Old-School Maine With a Road Trip on Route 1
Cruise up Route 1 and discover old-school Maine at its tastiest.
Travel | Travel
The 10 oldest restaurants in the world and their signature dishes - Insider
These historic restaurants date all the way back to the 9th century and offer signature dishes ranging from bangers and mash to traditional soba noodles.
Travel | Travel
16 Delightfully Spooky Facts About the Haunted Mansion Rides at Disney!
The Haunted Mansion in both Disney World and Disneyland is a classic park staple. The ride, which is turning 50 this year (it opened in August 1969), is one of
Travel | Travel
15 Places You Can Visit Where Famous Works Were Written | Mental Floss
Authors have written in all sorts of locations, and literature lovers today can still visit many of these sources of inspiration.
Personal Finance | Business & Finance
Business & Finance | Personal Finance
You Pay Monthly, But Your Student Debt Keeps Growing? Join The Crowd
A new report from Moody’s Investor Services finds almost half of student loan borrowers have made no progress towards reducing the balances that they started repayment with.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Why Does Exercise Improve Brain Health as You Age? Scientists Just Unlocked a Major Key To Finding Out
A new exercise for brain health protein study shows how movement protects your brain against dementia. Here's what you need to know.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
LA County Sees Hopeful Signs Amid Coronavirus Surge – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, which recently appeared headed for another lockdown amid escalating coronavirus cases, now is seeing fewer hospitalizations and a lower...
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Thousands of crunches won't get rid of your belly fat -- but this will
You can't lose weight on a specific part of your body -- here's how fat loss actually works.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
15 Products to Help You Stay Fit at Home| Mental Floss
Whether you're looking to burn fat or gain strength, these 15 products will help you stay fit without needing to go to a gym.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
If You're Ordering Out During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Follow a Doctor's 2 Essential Tips
An expert says grocery delivery and takeout should be safe during the coronavirus pandemic, as long as social distance is maintained.
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Psychology | Psychology
Psychology | Psychology
How Mental Illness Shaped the Works of These 5 Artists
The link between art and mental health problems is a popular topic of discussion. The individual circumstances of artists suffering from and being influenced by psychological disorders vary.
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
World's Oldest Living Dog Is a Toy Fox Terrier That Listens to Country Music - CNET
"Her two favorite country singers are Conway Twitty and Dwight Yokum," said the owner of 22-year-old Pebbles.
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
Wolfdog wakes up every dog in the house with morning howls
An impatient wolfdog has people howling with him after his hilarious morning antics.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 100 Best, Worst, and Strangest Sherlock Holmes Portrayals of All-Time, Ranked
We’re ranking Sherlock Holmes performances. One hundred of them. Not Sherlock Holmes adaptations, but the representations within them of Sherlock Holmes himself. Now, you might think that you…