Michele Debczak

2 weeks ago | mentalfloss.com | Michele Debczak

Over the decades, dogs have been more than man’s best friend. They’ve also functioned as our hot water bottles, kitchen appliances, and wool producers. In recent decades, it’s become popular to crossbreed different dogs for maximum cuteness—but the originator of this trend had a different goal in mind. Back in 1989, Wally Conron wanted to create a pup that would meet the needs of a blind woman who required a guide dog, but whose husband was allergic to certain dog furs.

1 month ago | mentalfloss.com | Michele Debczak

Up close, the Blue Ridge Mountains are green. So, why do they look blue from far away? If you’ve ever driven through the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Appalachia, you’ve probably seen the hazy hues that sweep across the distant peaks. The colors range from cerulean to robin’s egg blue, creating a picturesque view unlike any other. The further the mountains, the lighter the color, though every distant peak appears to be some shade of blue.

1 month ago | mentalfloss.com | Michele Debczak

Was 1975 the best year for movie fans? Every generation likes to argue that their decade of film was the greatest, but if you were alive in the year 1975, you may actually win that argument. We’re half a century removed from that cinematic period, and yet its influence on our collective moviegoing experience is still being felt. If you’re planning a marathon of movies turning 50 in 2025, this list of the best of the year according to Rotten Tomatoes is a great place to start.

2 months ago | mentalfloss.com | Michele Debczak

Tall, grande, venti—cups for each drink size have mysterious lines on the sides. What exactly are those markers used for? If you’ve ever ordered an iced drink at Starbucks, chances are you received it in a plastic cup with little black lines along the side. The barista may even have written your name on one of those lines—a practice that is being phased back in after it was halted during the pandemic. But those lines aren’t just for writing.

Feb 25, 2025 | msn.com | Ellen Gutoskey |Kat Long |Michele Debczak

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