In order to solve this crossword puzzle, you'll need to know a bit of Klingon, Elvish, Furbish, Esperanto and a handful of other constructed languages. In fact, all of the solutions are in constructed languages. Thanks to Kevin Kosbab for becoming fluent in each language just to put the puzzle together. And for those of you who for some reason haven't mastered these tongues, we've got a handy little word bank to help you. I don't think I've said "word bank" since 3rd grade. Here's the downloadable... READ ON
For the past 5 years, mental_floss has been on a mission to help our readers live like geniuses. So, just in time for Valentines Day, we thought we'd put together a little worksheet to help you LOVE like geniuses. The worksheet includes strategies employed by smarties like Einstein and Dorothy Parker. Your mission is to match each genius to the romantic strategy he/she perfected. So click here to open the printable version. I suggest you tape it to your office/cubicle wall to let everyone... READ ON
While there's certainly been significant progress in the fight against infectious disease around the globe, a study recently published in Neurology points out another category of disease that many developing nations are not prepared to fight - non-communicable chronic diseases, such as Parkinson's. The study focused on Western Europe's 5 largest countries and the 10 most populous nations worldwide and found that the number of individuals with Parkinson's will likely grow from around 4.1 million... READ ON
Dr. Robert Bohannon has made a major advancement in the effort to make Americans even more unhealthy. He has figured out a way to add caffeine to donuts. I bet Bohannon never imagined he'd take on such important work when he became a molecular... READ ON
The Domain: Wife Carrying The Master: Estonian "athlete" Margo Uusorg is probably the world's greatest wife carrier. At the annual Wife Carrying World Championship in Sonkajärvi, Finland (where first prize is the wife's weight in beer!), Uusorg has emerged victorious five out of the past seven years (his brother Madis won in 2004) . He's also the only man to have won with three different female partners (you don't have to carry your own wife, see). Uusorg and his... READ ON
From the USB-powered butt cooler to the earwax remover with a camera attached, here are 7 gadgets you had no idea you needed so badly.... READ ON
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that nicotine levels in cigarettes have increased by an average of 1.6% each year since 1997. The researchers confirmed a study that looked at over 100 brands of cigarettes and found that each year there was an increase in the amount of nicotine going to the lungs. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Anyone else see "Thank You For Smoking"? I thought it was pretty... READ ON
Before you turn to any doc, it's good to know his/her credentials. Here's the scoop on a few: ... READ ON
Revolution isn't for the impatient. Of course, there are days that signify an irrevocable fissure in time—Crispus Attucks' getting shot, Johnson's signing the Civil Rights Act—when one era gives way to the next. But the real work of a revolution is prelude. It takes place in the innumerable tiny acts of defiance that occur in the months and years and decades before that day. And it is in this spirit that I bring you this week's column. No longer content to have my... READ ON
It's been a while since I challenged you to show off your brain power but here's a new one. Last night, Florida became the first university to hold both the football and men's basketball titles. Pretty impressive. With that in mind, what sports records do you find most amazing?... READ ON
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