Ed note: This post has been sponsored by the Warner Brother's film Invictus, out on DVD and Blu-ray on May 18th. Be sure to keep an eye out for more rugby stories and our more giveaways early next week! Yesterday we posted a story about the rugby rivalry that brought New Zealand to the brink of civil war. We've got a few more rugby-related articles and quizzes scheduled for next week. But in the meantime, we'd love to hear your best stories about rugby—weird facts, great historical... READ ON
Today's the last day for our big $14.90 shirt sale! Head over to our store, fill up your cart, and use the code "maytees" before checkout. Our shirts make great graduation gifts, we're told. They're good "hey, there's always next semester!" gifts, too. [Offer ends at 11:59 p.m. EST. Discount does not apply to subscriptions or package... READ ON
We're excited to announce that three new shirts are now available in the mental_floss store! So excited, in fact, we've put all our shirts on sale—just visit our store and use the code "maytees" before checkout. Offer ends Wednesday, May 12, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Discount does not apply to subscriptions or package deals. Thanks to Joshua Smith of New Jersey (Homonyms) and Chris Jenkins of Edmonton (Rome) for suggesting the... READ ON
Do all your Mother's Day shopping in the mental_floss store! Use the coupon code SUPERMOM before checkout and get 15% off. Discount does not apply to subscriptions or package deals, and offer ends Wednesday, May 5, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Happy... READ ON
We've added some fun new stuff to the mental_floss store, including disappearing mugs, pet toys and sippy cups. If you see something you absolutely need, buy it today and get 15% off your order. Just enter the code springtime before checkout. Happy browsing! * Offer valid until Wednesday, March 24, at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Discount can be applied to everything except subscriptions, package deals and outlet store... READ ON
Today we launched our new newsletter, Watercooler Ammo. If you're willing to give it a chance, we'll give you 15% off in the mental_floss store. Sign up here—after you do, you'll be given a discount code. (If you're already on the list, thank you! The discount code will be in tomorrow morning's newsletter, too.) What is Watercooler Ammo? Glad you asked. Every Monday through Thursday, we'll send you one smile-inducing story. It could be about a bear that won a medal of honor, a couch that was... READ ON
This Monday, we're starting up a new little newsletter called Watercooler Ammo. Every Monday through Thursday, we'll send you one perfectly curated, smile-inducing story. And the best part is that these facts will be exclusive to the newsletter (you won't find them on the website, or even in the magazine). It could be about the world's greatest typewriter artist, a couch that was turned into a race car, the great sport of bog snorkeling, or why cell phones might actually be good for your brain! That's... READ ON
Stock up for spring! Just head over to the mental_floss store, fill up your cart, and enter the code "getonefree" before checkout. [Fine Print: Offer good through March 3, 2010, at 11:59 pm EST. "Buy 2" applies to regularly priced shirts only; offer cannot be used on outlet items or package... READ ON
If you've been thinking about replenishing your t-shirt supply, now would be a good time. Through tonight at 11:59pm EST, all mental_floss t-shirts are on sale for $14.90. Just visit the mental_floss store and enter the code NEWTEES before checkout. Happy... READ ON
Just visit the mental_floss store and enter the code NEWTEES before checkout. Sale ends Tuesday, February 2nd, at 11:59 pm... READ ON
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