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Quiz: Match the "90s Disney Character to Their Best Friend

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (201+ words) Over the years, there have been many dynamic duos in the world of Disney. While there has always been a lot of focus on fairy tales and romance, there have also been friendships that have stood the test of time....

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Quiz: Which "90s Movies Featured These A-List Actors?

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (369+ words) According to Merriam-Webster, an A-list is "a list or group of individuals of the highest level of society, excellence, or eminence." So, an A-list actor is one of the best in their field, and possibly one of the best of…...

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7 Things Everyone Can Do to Help Fight Climate Change

31+ min ago  (217+ words) Mental Floss First off, one of the most helpful things you can do to address climate change'or any issue you want to work to change'is to learn more about it. Reading books that explore the history, present concerns, and potential…...

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mentalfloss. com > entertainment > movies > twin-films-released-same-time

10 Cases of "Twin Films'Movies with the Same Premise Released Around the Same Time

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (844+ words) For movie fans, the 2020s have been very much an era of remakes and live-action reimaginings. But most recent remakes benefit from being released decades after their original inspiration, meaning there aren't multiple versions of the same story hitting theaters at…...

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9 Wins for the Planet in 2026: Good Things Happening on Earth Day

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (184+ words) Earth Day arrives each year on April 22, prompting us to think about the state of our planet while reimagining future possibilities." While climate headlines tend to focus on crisis, Earth Day serves as a great, yearly reminder that change is…...

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mentalfloss. com > entertainment > theater > musicals-inspired-by-shakespeare-plays

6 Musicals That Put a Modern Spin on Shakespeare

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (556+ words) William Shakespeare's work has left an indelible impact on culture all across the world, inspiring everything from movies and TV shows to songs and experimental performances of every kind. Yet another medium that Shakespeare's work has lent itself exceptionally well…...

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mentalfloss. com > entertainment > tv > gardening-show-4-shows-watch-earth-day

'This Is a Gardening Show' and 4 More Shows to Watch for Earth Day

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (738+ words) Earth Day honors our planet and the effort to teach the public about conservation and how we can all better protect the one place in the universe we call home. Much of the conversation centers around sustainability, the drain on…...

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mentalfloss. com > quizzes > movies-tv > name-80s-stars-8-minutes-less

Quiz: Can You Name These "80s Movie Stars in 8 Minutes or Less?

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (261+ words) Mental Floss Were you able to name all 60 actors? If you got a perfect score in eight minutes or less, we're seriously impressed! It might've been easy to name the first lead of each film, but having to name the…...

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mentalfloss. com > science > climate-change > climate-change-facts

6 Facts About Climate Change

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (483+ words) Climate change is a topic that's rife with misinformation and controversy. However, the research is fairly clear: our planet is warming quickly, and there will be catastrophic consequences if changes aren't made. In fact, some of those consequences are already…...

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mentalfloss. com > entertainment > music > beatles-most-underrated-songs

The Beatles" 5 Most Underrated Songs

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (210+ words) Mental Floss Over the years, critics and fans alike have thrown forward dozens of these underrated songs as their favorites'five choice examples of which are listed here.' Track six on the Beatles" sixth album Rubber Soul, John Lennon"s "The…...