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A Posting on Toasting

Very, very sleek new design for a toaster, by a UK designer named George Watson. And while I do love the whole look/feel of it, the appliance looks a little too slim to handle my morning bagel. Link via... READ ON

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Genius behind Ramen stops stirring

I know we're a couple of days behind on this, but I couldn't let the inventor of Ramen Noodles, Momofuku Ando's, passing go without a mention on the site. After all, as painstakingly thin as my wallet was through mental_floss' humble beginnings (both during and after college), Ramen kept my belly full and my budget, well, barely dented. In any case, the BBC has a nice article on the 96-year old Ando, who also invented Nissin's Cup O' Noodles, and provided cheap... READ ON

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What's on Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, on Vixen? Mustard and relish!

Reindeer hot dogs are making a splash at Fredhots and Fries in Glenview, Ill. And while the ballpark innovation is confusing to kids (the excited tot in this video thinks that these are the hotdogs Santa feeds to his reindeer, not the ones he makes out of them), the dogs are supposedly firmer, and better tasting than the average frank. If you're making a pilgrimage to Fredhots to get a bunful of Rudolph, better make it quick, though. The meaty treats are only here for the holiday season, and... READ ON

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Elvis has left the Health Food Aisle

Anyone who's toured Graceland knows that Elvis the Pelvis loved downing fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches by the fistful. But who knew that the King's snack-time fare would inspire the likes of Hershey's? According to AdFreak (my source for all things chocolate-y), the Reese's brand is launching a limited-edition tribute to the rock-n-roller in the form of Elvis Cups—filled with peanut butter and banana cream filled goodness. Sounds like a nice twist on the old... READ ON

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Milk: It does a bus station good

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the California Milk Processor board is infusing select bus stations with the scent of chocolate chip cookies. The hope is that the aroma of cookies will entice riders to go out and buy a gallon of the white stuff. Of course, all sorts of concerns are cropping up around the novel milk campaign—from whether all people like the scent of chocolate chip cookies, to how the scent will affect people with chemical sensitivities. The other pervading concern is how... READ ON

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The Turkey Anatomy Lesson

In the proud tradition of our upcoming "Mental Floss Presents: Medical School in a Box," my husband and I are proud to present "What We Did With Our Thanksgiving Leftovers," or, "The Turkey Anatomy Lesson." For the sake of the squeamish, most of the pictures are after the... READ ON

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Talking turkey

Here's everything you'll need to impress Uncle Phil at the dinner table tomorrow, courtesy of infoplease: At one time, the turkey and the bald eagle were each considered as the national symbol of America. Benjamin Franklin was one of those who argued passionately on behalf of the turkey. Franklin felt the turkey, although "vain and silly", was a better choice than the bald eagle, whom he felt was "a coward". According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and... READ ON

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Snacking on Cotton

At first when I read the headlines on edible cotton, I was dreaming of bale-fuls of cotton candy, but apparently, the breakthrough isn't that advanced. Instead, the edible here actually refers to the cotton seeds, which are normally high in protein (more than 30%), but also toxic to human systems. Amazingly, scientists at Texas A&M have managed to use a new gene-silencing technique to eliminate the toxins. Currently, for every pound of cotton fiber reaped, farmers end up with 1.6 pounds of seeds; and until... READ ON

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Yo quiero PlayStation 3's?

According to G4's TheFeed, Taco Bell is joining the frenzy for the new PlayStation3, and offering $12,500 worth of tacos, gorditas, or whatever else on their menu to the first person willing to trade his or her game console with the franchise. While the "lucky" gamer will walk away with a life time supply of pseudo-Mexican fast food, the chain plans to donate the video game system to a local Boys and Girls Club. For more information on how to earn the Taco Bell Bucks, follow the link below (note: Taco Bell... READ ON

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The iPod of kitchens

I was so, so excited when I got my first apartment with a dishwasher. But now I feel a little outdone: Architect and design guru Zaha Hadid continues her non-stop ruling of all things craftable. This time, Hadid was commissioned by DuPont and Ernestomeda to design a futuristic kitchen for the Milan Furniture Fair. ... The Z. Island has two areas labeled "Fire" for cooking and "Water" for the washing area. Also incorporated is a special heating membrane, interactive technology features such as touch... READ ON