

Amanda Green
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Human behind TheNotortoiseBIG on IG. Advertising at Washington Post CreativeGroup. Writing in Mental Floss, Marie Claire, etc. Puns intended.




Technically, your heart isn’t made of gold. And don't wear it in on your sleeve—you’ll make a mess. Here are 11 scientific facts about your ticker.
In 1864, the Jewish poet Ludwig August Frankl named blue and white “the colors of Judah” in a poem not so surprisingly called “Judah’s Colours.”
Some words, like ‘motel,’ ‘brunch,’ and ‘sitcom,’ are obvious portmanteaux. But the portmanteaux on this list are undercover.
From ‘kibosh’ to ‘niche,’ these words can trip up even the most meticulous English speakers.
Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s’more s’mores, finding out more about the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet.
A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.
They can't put a ring on it, but when these animals find a mate, they're ready to commit.
Here are some of the best inventions by women throughout history, from the paper bag to windshield wipers, circular saws, and more.
The words of the free-thinking, veteran skeptic, humanist humorist live on.
The average adult human has 28 to 32 teeth, give or take a set of wisdom teeth. But besides the importance of brushing and flossing, how well do you know your chompers?
'Roseanne,' which was praised for its portrayal of blue-collar America, also broke new ground in terms of its envelope-pushing (for the time) storylines.
Girl Scouts are synonymous with cookies, and they should be. In just a few weeks each year, Girls Scouts sell more cookies than Oreo.