Hollywood food stylists are little short of magicians—only instead of pulling rabbits out of hats, they’re turning piles of mashed potatoes into ice cream sundaes.
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How to Keep Your iPhone From "Bricking" in Cold Weather (MentalFloss.com)
You’ve just built the perfect snowman: top hat, carrot nose, corncob pipe, the works. You whip your iPhone out to snap a photo for your Instagram feed, but the screen won't come on. It was fully charged when you left the house, so what happened? Did the cold weather kill your phone?
8 Tips to Make Your Passwords as Strong as Possible (MentalFloss.com)
We’ve been on the internet for almost 35 years, yet we still haven’t learned our lesson about online passwords.
Targeted by Identity Thieves? Here Are 8 Red Flags to Look Out For (MentalFloss.com)
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. Luckily, there are steps you can take to head off some of this fraudulent activity.
7 Internet Scams Even the Smartest People Fall For (MentalFloss.com)
Not so long ago, you were considered a savvy internet user if you ignored unsolicited emails from princes in faraway lands. Now the distinction between what’s a scam and what’s a legitimate online business is not so cut and dry.
Can This Rolling Camera Droid Protect Your Home? (PopularScience.com)
Three months ago my house was robbed. Luckily no one was home at the time—just my valuables!—but afterwards I installed an expensive home security system (and lots of “Beware of Dog” signs). Now I feel less vulnerable, even if it means I spend a big chunk of my paycheck for that feeling of security.
How To Fix Flying: Mile-High Mixology (PopularMechanics.com)
Nothing beats a good drink to ease the tension of being on an airplane, but you don't have to settle for what's on the beverage cart. With a little forethought, you can easily mix your own mile-high cocktails.
Meet the 'Refrigerator Ladies' Who Programmed the ENIAC (MentalFloss.com)
In 1945, Betty “Jean” Jennings wanted out of Missouri. A math student at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College (now Northwest Missouri State University), the last thing the farm-bred 20-year-old wanted to do was stay inside a classroom and teach. She wanted adventure.