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2018
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The Olympics - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
Scatterbrained is a new trivia show in which different hosts do a deep dive into one topic. Today, we're learning all about the Olympics - from the marathon to the Olympic Village to Cool Runnings.
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Valentine's Day - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
Scatterbrained is a new trivia show in which different hosts do a deep dive into one topic. Today, we're learning all about Valentine's Day - from love celebrations around the world to some of nature's most devoted pairs!
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The Surprising Stories of Sesame Street - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
Today, we're learning all about Sesame Street - from the muppets who star in the show to the humans who created them!
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Everything You Need to Know About English and Other Languages! - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
On today's episode of Scatterbrained, we're talking about language! We travel to Monrovia, Liberia where we meet an infamous polyglot who may not know how to speak over fifty languages .. show full overview
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The Behind the Scenes Secrets of Shopping Malls - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
On today's episode of Scatterbrained, we head to the mall! First, we learn about Victor Gruen, who's largely considered the inventor of the modern shopping mall. Then we take you .. show full overview
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Coffee Facts and Life Hacks! - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
We kick off today's episode of Scatterbrained with a timeline of how coffee gets grown and produced. Then, John Green tests coffee life hacks from the Internet, involving everything from .. show full overview
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The Little-Known Lives of the Women in Classic Hollywood - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
In today's episode of Scatterbrained, we travel back in time to Hollywood in the 1920s through 60s! First, we learn the story of Clara Bow who was blackmailed by her personal assistant .. show full overview
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TV Moms, Animal Kingdom Moms, and Mother's Day! - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
In today's episode of Scatterbrained, we're talking Mother's Day! We first learn about a scientific study in which moms watched their teens play a driving game, which had an interesting .. show full overview
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Dogs Can Smell Fear! And Other Dog Facts
Episode overview
Today on Scatterbrained, we learn about dogs! First, there are some interesting dog breed name origins. Then, we focus on bloodhounds and why they're so good at tracking criminals. We .. show full overview
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Summer Facts and Life Hacks!
Episode overview
On today's episode of Scatterbrained, we're celebrating summertime! There's a fact list all about your favorite treats like popsicles, s'mores and iced tea. John Green tests summer life .. show full overview
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Everything You Need to Know About Modern Day Marvels
Episode overview
On today's episode of Scatterbrained, we're getting futuristic! We learn some surprising facts about skyscrapers located everywhere from New York City to Shanghai. Our extensive history .. show full overview
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The Surprising History of Las Vegas and the Rat Pack!
Episode overview
Today on Scatterbrained: VEGAS. How do you pronounce Nevada anyway? Who designed the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign? Why were they called the Rat Pack? What are the biggest Vegas .. show full overview
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Grizzly Bears, Chicago Bears, and Gummi Bears! Oh My!
Episode overview
Today on Scatterbrained, we kick off the episode with a scientific study about hibernation. We learn the history of the gummy bear. Then we move on to quick facts! Afterwards, we talk .. show full overview
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Dialing Up onto the 2000s Internet! - Mental Floss Scatterbrained
Episode overview
On today's episode of Scatterbrained, we're dialing up onto the 2000s Internet. Why did it make that weird beeping sound? You're about to find out! Our first short story examines a .. show full overview
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The Surprising History of School!
Episode overview
Today, we learn the history of school in the United States! Then, we get study tips straight from science. We take it back to the eighties to learn about a historic prank done by some .. show full overview
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Many Things You Never Knew About Money and Game Shows!
Episode overview
Today, we’re talking all about money! First, we have a short story about Peter the Eagle, who lived in a U.S. Mint. Then we answer the question: why do some coins have ridges on them? We learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of game shows.
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Everything You Didn’t Know About Paper!
Episode overview
Today, we’re learning about paper! First, we give some quick facts, including the origin of paper and paperback books. We do a deep dive into the cardboard box. Then, you get some Rock, .. show full overview
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Spooky Halloween Facts!
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Happy Halloween! Today we’re talking about whether people actually poison their neighbors with Halloween candy. Then we learn how trick-or-treaters can be used as participants in .. show full overview
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Beer Facts and Life Hacks!
Episode overview
Today, science teaches us all we need to know about beer. Does it make us creative? Does it make us utilitarian? We also learn the history of light beer and facts about hops. And of course, there are beer life hacks! The best way to open a bottle!
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Cooking Facts and Life Hacks!
Episode overview
Today, we learn why the ingredients found in Indian food make it such a unique (and yummy) cuisine. Then, we head to the kitchen for life hacks! We talk celebrity chefs: some of their best tips, then how their cooking shows are actually made.
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Everything You Need to Know about Space
Episode overview
SPACE! This week, we learn about failed attempts to explore planets like Venus and Mars. Then we talk about a fascinating twin study of American astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly. There’s .. show full overview
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Everything You Need to Know about the Holidays
Episode overview
Happy Holidays! We start today with a short story all about how a couple of Dutch provinces had an extremely short holiday season in 1582. Then we take it to the White House to learn .. show full overview