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.
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These tips can help extend the shelf life of your grapes and keep them fresh for weeks to come.
8 of the Most Valuable Madame Alexander Dolls
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16 Audition Tapes of Famous Actors Before They Hit It Big
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11 Clever Moments of Movie Foreshadowing You Might Have Missed
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7 Weird Things You Might Have Missed in Disney Movies and TV Shows
The House of Mouse has stoked its fair share of controversy over the years, but the Easter eggs and subliminal messages some believe are hidden in these classic Disney movies and TV shows take it to the next level.
9 of the Most Bizarre Licensed Video Games
From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.
7 of the Most Valuable Power Rangers Toys From the ‘90s
Discover the most valuable Power Rangers toys from the 1990s, including the Power Dome play set and a rare White Ranger figure from 1994.
Checking into a Hotel Room? Here’s What You Should Be Cleaning Yourself
Your hotel room is probably a lot dirtier than you think. Here are some of the most questionable spots inside your hotel room—plus what to do about it.
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Settle your sweet tooth (and build some alliances in the process) with this all-new cookbook inspired by 'The Settlers of Catan.'
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Want to upgrade your vehicle without dropping a small fortune on a new one? With these affordable smart car accessories, you can.
30 of the Best Memorial Day Deals to Shop Right Now
Shop the best Memorial Day deals happening now at Anthropologie, Great Jones, Sur La Table, and other top retailers.