Rudie Obias

Joined: Jan 10, 2013

Rudie Obias lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's a freelance writer interested in cinema, pop culture, science fiction, and web culture. His work can be found at ShockYa.com, MoviePilot.com, UPROXX, io9, ScreenRant.com, Giantfreakinrobot.com, and, of course, Mental Floss. He is also a Co-Working Evangelist for Bat Haus Co-Working in Brooklyn.

The Rarest Baby Name in Each State

Snake Holes in Your Backyard? Here’s What To Do About It

Resist the temptation—and save money in the process.

What Is the ‘No Buy’ Trend—and How Do You Actually Pull It Off?

7 Things You Should Never Buy at Costco

Who cut the cheese? Hard to say in a cabin this packed.

Yes, People Fart More on Planes—Here’s Why

There’s a scientific explanation for why folks fart more on airplanes, but it doesn’t make it any less aggravating.

Another Universe Commercial, Magic the Gathering, Buzz Burbank Voiceover

8 of the Most Valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.

Re: First Taste: Mountain Dew Revolution

8 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors We Still Love

Forget Code Red and Baja Blast—it’s these discontinued Mountain Dew flavors like Major Melon and DEWitos that still tickle our innards.

7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.

10 Actors Who Regretted Leaving Hit TV Shows

Hindsight is 20/20.

DIY Dad Recreates Star Trek’s Enterprise As a Playset

Set phasers to fun!

Rare Commercial Vault: Wendy's Hamburgers (1980 HD)

9 Discontinued Wendy’s Menu Items That We Wish Were Coming Back

The square beef patties are here to stay—but the SuperBar and other discontinued Wendy’s menu items weren’t.

The Right Way to Fold Fitted Sheets

When it comes to folding fitted sheets, there's a right, and wrong, way to go about things.

30 of the Best Sports Movies of All Time, According To Rotten Tomatoes

Classics like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ top the list, but there are some other sports movies that you really don’t want to miss.

Worried about traction? One of these options can help.

Sand vs. Rock Salt vs. Kitty Litter: Which One Is Better on Icy Roads?

When it comes to winter road safety, which one should you use? It all depends on whether you’re looking to melt ice, gain traction, or both.

An OG VHS of this flick still commands top dollar.

6 Rare Disney VHS Tapes That Are Worth a Lot of Money Today

Some of your favorite old Disney movies from the ’90s are worth a lot these days, especially if there’s a black diamond logo on the spine of the VHS clamshell case.

It's not just the product of some bizarre kitchen sorcery.

Why Does Plastic Never Fully Dry in the Dishwasher?

Why do plastic containers stay wet, even after they’ve gone through the dishwasher? Turns out, science is to blame.