Michele Debczak

Michele Debczak is a staff writer for mentalfloss.com. In the past she’s written about cheese and movies, two of her favorite things in life. In her free time she enjoys dogspotting, eating breakfast foods, and reading about alien conspiracy theories on Wikipedia.
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Video Recreates the Moon Landing Using Photos From NASA’s Archives
Thousands of images were used to make the short film.... READ ON
The One Case Where Comic Sans Is Actually Useful
The oft-derided font is valued in the dyslexic community.... READ ON
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It’s possible to take an international trip without stepping outside.... READ ON
The Impact of Binge Watching on Your Health
Maybe you shouldn’t be so quick to hit that "next episode" button.... READ ON
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The "Great Miracle Wisteria" is the park's main attraction.... READ ON
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How Marie Curie Overcame the Odds and Won Two Nobel Prizes
She remains the only person to earn the prize in two separate sciences.... READ ON
The New York City Subway Now Doubles as a Digital Library
Ten cars have been decorated to fit the "Subway Library" theme.... READ ON
Site of Woodstock Festival Joins List of National Historic Places
Bethel Woods hosted nearly half a million music fans in 1969.... READ ON
Designer Reimagines the Roads of the Roman Empire as a Subway Map
Routes stretch from northern Europe to the Middle East.... READ ON
Feel Tired All the Time? “Social Jet Lag” May be to Blame
Your inconsistent sleep schedule could be wearing on your health.... READ ON
Can You Solve This Riddle Baffling the Internet?
If Teresa’s daughter is my daughter’s mother, what am I to Teresa?... READ ON
The Red Juice Dripping From Your Steak Isn’t Blood
If "bloody" steaks gross you out, consider buying fresh instead of frozen.... READ ON
High School Students Design Drug-Detecting Straw to Fight Sexual Assault
The Smart Straw discreetly tests for three common date rape drugs.... READ ON
This Weighted Blanket for Adults is Designed to Soothe Anxiety
It feels like snuggling a giant Beanie Baby.... READ ON
10 Impressive Accomplishments Made By Centenarians
These seniors found impressive ways to stay busy after turning 100.... READ ON
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His favorite knick-knacks include a bottle of hot sauce and a 4.5-billion-year-old rock.... READ ON
Short Film From IKEA Celebrates Its Iconic Blue Bag
The ad highlights the Frakta tote's many uses.... READ ON
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Finally the right outfit to match your pet's ferocious attitude.... READ ON
Vince Gilligan to Produce a Virtual Reality ‘Breaking Bad’ Experience
Fans may soon get the chance to step into Walt and Jesse’s yellow jumpsuits.... READ ON
The Origins of 7 Popular Board Games
Few games took a straightforward path to success.... READ ON
Millennials Are So Stressed About Money It’s Affecting Their Work
Millennials spend four hours of their workweek worrying about finances.... READ ON
First-Ever Dr. Seuss Museum Set to Open in Massachusetts
Explore the works and personal life of Theodor Geisel.... READ ON
Colorizing Old Photos Requires a Ton of Research
Artists go out of their way to make the recreations authentic.... READ ON
Japan’s Pikachu Train Will Give Rides to Kids in Earthquake-Stricken Areas
This is the second Pokemon-themed train to visit the area.... READ ON
J.R.R. Tolkien Book Inspired by His Wife Hits Shelves for the First Time
'Beren and Lúthien' tells the love story of a mortal man and an immortal elf.... READ ON
Taiwanese Artist Transforms City Bus Into a Roaming Forest
Commuters hope the bus will become a permanent part of the system.... READ ON
When Did the Do Not Call List Stop Working?
It still exists, but it's much harder to enforce than it used to be.... READ ON
This Tool Knows If Robots Are Coming for Your Job
Is your risk level "doomed" or "totally safe"?... READ ON
Tiny Traveling Library Delivers Books to French Villages That Need Them
La Librairie Itinérante holds 3000 books.... READ ON
The Little Museum of Dublin Is Featuring a Brief History of the Irish Pub
The Irish pub as we know it originated 200 years ago.... READ ON
New Startup Makes It Easy to Hack Your IKEA Kitchen
No staining, painting, or carpentry required.... READ ON
NOAA Launches Virtual Tours of America’s Marine Sanctuaries
Explore shipwrecks in Lake Huron and coral reefs off the Florida Keys.... READ ON
This Interactive Music Video Is Like an Animated Coloring Book
The music video for the song "Stained Glass" is like a digital coloring book.... READ ON
It Was Hotter in the UK This Week Than It Was in Morocco
Temperatures climbed into the 90s in Scotland and northern England.... READ ON
Man Sets Plinko Record on 'The Price Is Right' and Promptly Loses His Mind
He racked up a record-breaking $31,500.... READ ON
Even Parents Couldn’t Figure Out This English Homework Given to 5-Year-Olds
The teacher admitted it didn't belong in a workbook for kindergartners.... READ ON
Farmer Sets Out to Grow a Pretty Plant—Creates World’s Hottest Pepper Instead
The Dragon's Breath chili is 1.5 times hotter than the Carolina Reaper.... READ ON
Museum Exhibit Features Original Hand-Drawn Sketches of Mac Icons
Before Susan Kare's symbols revolutionized home computers, they were sketches in a notebook.... READ ON
Watch the 'Hamilton' Cast Sing 'Happy Birthday' for the 40th Anniversary of 'Star Wars'
What do you get the iconic space opera that has everything?... READ ON
Why Scheduling Breaks Can Boost Creativity
Forcing yourself to pause can give your mind the refresh you didn’t know it needed.... READ ON
The Nintendo Switch Is Now Compatible With Retro Controllers
Switch owners can play Nintendo's latest games with an NES30.... READ ON
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of HBO's 1983 Promo Video
Before the digital age, TV logos were physical objects filmed on sound stages.... READ ON
More Hurricanes Than Usual Are Forecast for 2017
Rising ocean temperatures could lead to a volatile storm season.... READ ON
Redesigned Adidas Sneakers Channel Beijing’s Olympic Stadium
Designer KXIV combines fashion and architecture.... READ ON
The Golden Girls Are Starring in Their Own Version of 'Clue'
Solve the mystery of who ate the last slice of cheesecake.... READ ON
Why White, Green, and Orange Are the Deadliest Colors in History
Don’t eat off your vintage orange Fiestaware.... READ ON
Lord of the Rings Art Director Now Designs Chainmail for Buildings
After creating costumes for orcs, Kayne Horsham got into architecture.... READ ON
Look Inside the Sketchbook of a World War II Soldier
After serving in the Army, Victor Lundy went on to become a successful architect.... READ ON
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