In Turkey, a modern city sits alongside a mythical site
Çanakkale, in modern Turkey, sits near the site of Truva, or ancient Troy. The archaeological site is said to have been where the mythical Trojan War took place. But historians say there is real history between Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad.'
1970-01-01 08:00
Princess Margaret of Denmark's Historic French Fortress Is Going To Auction
If you've ever dreamed of living like royalty, now's your chance.
1970-01-01 08:00
What's the Kennection? #61
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
1970-01-01 08:00
Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
1970-01-01 08:00
Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk
The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard
1970-01-01 08:00
Cartier uses images of Amazon tribe devastated by illegal gold mining. Critics call that hypocrisy
Until two months ago, Cartier’s website showed Indigenous children playing in a field of tall, green grass
1970-01-01 08:00
Luxury brand Cartier criticized for using images of Amazon tribe devastated by gold mining
Until two months ago, Cartier’s website showed Indigenous children playing in a field of tall, green grass
1970-01-01 08:00
Don't miss this week: Jack Harlow on screen, Kesha, Anna Nicole Smith doc and Scott brothers on HGTV
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Kesha and Dave Matthews Band, while rapper Jack Harlow stars in a remake of “White Men Can’t Jump” and wilderness expert Bear Grylls tests contestants on their survival skills, physicality and gross-out tolerance with "I Survived Bear Grylls.”
1970-01-01 08:00
EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. But the $69B deal is still at risk
The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard
1970-01-01 08:00
Child social media stars have few protections. Illinois aims to fix that
Illinois lawmakers aim to make their state what they say will be the first in the country to create protections for child social media influencers
1970-01-01 08:00
Scabby the Rat gives bite to union protests, but is he at the tail end of his relevancy?
For decades, a giant, inflatable rat with beady eyes, sharp teeth and a pustule-covered belly has been looming over union protests, drawing attention to construction sites or buildings with labor disputes
1970-01-01 08:00
Don't miss next week: Jack Harlow on screen, Kesha, Anna Nicole Smith doc and Scott brothers on HGTV
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Kesha and Dave Matthews Band, while rapper Jack Harlow stars in a remake of “White Men Can’t Jump” and wilderness expert Bear Grylls tests contestants on their survival skills, physicality and gross-out tolerance with "I Survived Bear Grylls.”
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