February 18, 2017 – 3:00am
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12 Stunning Works of Art Made from LEGO Bricks
In “The Art of the Brick,” now open in Portland, Oregon, artist Nathan Sawaya builds masterpieces.
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From February 18 through May 29, The Art of the Brick is on display at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland. The exhibit includes loads of LEGO brick artwork by Nathan Sawaya, along with a Brick Lab for visitors to try their hand with LEGO and DUPLO bricks.
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12 Fun Facts About Some of Our Favorite Beers
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In case you hadn’t noticed, mental_floss loves beer. (A lot.) So in our quest to drink more of it—and to learn some new stuff in the process—we’ve been cracking open old favorites and fresh brews every afternoon and sharing what we’re drinking (plus an interesting tidbit about it) over on Untappd.
Here are just a few we’ve tried recently:
1. SCHLENKERLA’S AECHT SCHLENKERLA RAUCHBIER
The majority of deliciously smoky German rauchbiers take their flavor from the smoke of cured beechwood.
2. VICTORY BREWING COMPANY’S DIRTWOLF DOUBLE IPA
Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski, the founders of Victory Brewing, first met on the school bus in the fifth grade.
3. HALF ACRE BEER COMPANY’S AKARI SHOGUN PALE WHEAT ALE
Half Acre founder Gabriel Magliaro named this brew after a cat he had in the ’90s. He later found out that “Akari” is Japanese for “light.” (The beer is not.)
4. BAYERISCHE STAATSBRAUEREI WEIHENSTEPHAN’S WEIHENSTEPHANER HEFEWEISSBIER DUNKEL
Germany’s beer purity law, the Reinheitsgebot, turned 500 in 2016. It originally decreed that beer could contain only barley, water, and hops.
5. SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY’S SQUEEZE BOX AMERICAN IPA
Georgia-based Sweetwater takes its name from a creek that serves as one of its founders’ favorite kayaking spots.
6. LAGUNITAS BREWING COMPANY’S IPA
The pit bull on Lagunitas labels was inspired by The Little Rascals’s canine companion, Petey.
7. OTHER HALF BREWING COMPANY’S DOUBLE DRY HOPPED STACKS ON STACKS DOUBLE IPA
According to Urban Dictionary’s definition, one “stack” is the equivalent of $1000.
8. GOOSE ISLAND BEER CO.’S BOURBON COUNTY BRAND AMERICAN IMPERIAL STOUT
From 1919 until 2014, Bourbon County, Kentucky was home to zero distilleries.
9. SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.’S TROPICAL TORPEDO AMERICAN IPA
Sierra Nevada, which opened in 1980, is still 100 percent owned and operated by founder Ken Grossman and his family.
10. BROUWERIJ DE BRABANDERE’S WITTEKERKE WITBIER
Wittekerke was created for (and served on) a Flemish soap opera of the same name, which ran from 1998 to 2008.
11. CIGAR CITY BREWING’S VANILLA HAZELNUT MARSHAL ZHUKOV’S IMPERIAL STOUT
President Dwight Eisenhower once gave Georgy Zhukov a fishing reel as a gift. The marshal used it for the rest of his life.
12. BOSTON BEER COMPANY’S SAMUEL ADAMS HOPSCAPE
The great-great-grandfather of Sam Adams’ Jim Koch ran a St Louis brewery in the 1800s. His neighbor: Adolphus Busch of Anheuser-Busch fame.
Have a suggestion for something else we should try? Leave us a comment below or on our Untappd page.
February 18, 2017 – 2:00pm
The Cleveland Indians once had a $0.10 Beer Night…
The Cleveland Indians once had a $0.10 Beer Night. Cleveland had to forfeit the game when their drunk fans started a riot during the 9th inning. Players had to attack fans with baseball bats to protect themselves. 10
Cheating and creating cheats for online…
Cheating and creating cheats for online games is officially a crime in South Korea. 10
In China, cigarette companies are allowed to sponsor…
In China, cigarette companies are allowed to sponsor schools, with slogans like “Genius comes from hard work. Tobacco helps you become talented.” 10
During a 1978 Monday Night Football game, to fill dead air…
During a 1978 Monday Night Football game, to fill dead air, Howard Cosell commented on a delicious new snack he was eating, thus stadium nachos went mainstream. 10
Grab This Weekend’s Best Amazon Deals Now
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As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, February 18.
Mental Floss has affiliate relationships with certain retailers, including Amazon, and may receive a small percentage of any sale. But we only get commission on items you buy and don’t return, so we’re only happy if you’re happy. Good luck deal hunting!
GADGETS, TOYS, AND MEDIA
Millennium Falcon Star Wars Lighting Gadget Lamp Decor for $39.95 (list price $126.00)
LEGO Star Wars Eclipse Fighter 75145 for $20.99 (list price $29.99)
LEGO Star Wars Poe’s X-Wing Fighter 75102 Building Kit for $62.00 (list price $79.99)
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 for $25.49 (list price $34.99)
Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch, Black, Silver, Large for $149.00 (list price $199.95)
KITCHEN
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker (26010) for $27.98 (list price $39.99)
George Foreman GFQ001 Quesadilla Maker, Red for $21.99 (list price $24.99)
Skip Hop Zoo Insulated Lunch Bag, Eureka Unicorn for $11.20 (list price $14.00)
Good Cooking Chocolate Melting Pots Parent for $34.99
Rubbermaid Commercial High Heat Silicone Spatula, 13.5″, Red Handle for $10.99 (list price $13.79)
Soma Sustainable Pitcher & Plant-Based Water Filter for $35.99 (list price $39.99)
Fred & Friends UNZIPPED Hand-Blown Glass Bowl for $15.69 (list price $20.00)
Chef Buddy Grill and Panini Press, Non Stick for $23.68 (list price $74.99)
Skip Hop Zoo Insulated Lunch Bag, Chase Cat for $12.00 (list price $15.00)
Vitamix Eastman Tritan Copolyester Soft-Grip 64-Ounce Container with Wet Blade and Lid for $99.99
Laid Back CF11002 40th BD Vintage Dude Tankard, 14-Ounce for $11.47 (list price $11.63)
Chef’s Choice 830 WafflePro Heart Waffle Iron for $39.99 (list price $70.00)
ZZ PM270-P Pop Cake Maker with 7 Cake Pop Capacity, Pink for $23.24 (list price $30.03)
Wilton Preferred Press Cookie Press for $21.19 (list price $25.99)
World Placemat + USA Placemat, Laminated Educational Placemats (2) for $13.15 (list price $15.48)
Wine-O Silicone Wine Charms by True for $7.97 (list price $9.68)
HOME
Eclipse Kendall Blackout Thermal Curtain Panel,Ruby,84-Inch for $11.87 (list price $14.39)
ECR4Kids Mobile Organizer with Drawers for $29.99 (list price $37.49)
Trend Lab Northwoods Plush Receiving Blanket for $20.89 (list price $25.95)
Black+Decker BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt for $58.99 (list price $79.99)
Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS 8 Pound Commercial Upright Vacuum, Blue for $130.00 (list price $169.98)
Hoover Commercial CH32008 Hush Tone Canister Vacuum, 9 L for $141.00 (list price $210.83)
Yankee Candle Company Lavender Large Jar Candle for $20.49 (list price $27.99)
Homz Accordion Clothing Sorter, 26″ x 12″ x 21″, Grey (4506038) for $16.47 (list price $19.99)
InterDesign York Lyra Fingertip Bath Hand Towel Holder Stand , Satin for $14.34 (list price $22.03)
Big Joe Milano Chair, Stretch Limo Black for $36.99 (list price $59.99)
Vicks Personal Steam Inhaler for $27.42 (list price $30.63)
Shop-Vac 5986000 5-Gallon 4.5 Peak HP Stainless Steel Wet Dry Vacuum for $48.99 (list price $62.99)
Philips 455717 100W Equivalent A19 LED Daylight Light Bulb, 4-Pack for $22.53 (list price $38.99)
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Elizavecca milkypiggy Hell-Pore Clean Up nose Mask, liquid type nose pack (100ml) for $9.50
Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 3100, 5 attachments, QG3330 for $16.95 (list price $19.99)
Dove Purely Pampering Body Wash, Pistachio Cream with Magnolia 22 oz for $2.35 (list price $5.49)
Men’s Rogaine Foam, Three Month Supply for $37.49 (list price $39.99)
Rubbermid Hand & Nail Brush 4-1/4″ X 1-3/8″ (FGG11112) for $5.13 (list price $5.25)
Polar Roller Cold Compression Therapy By Gofit for $26.98 (list price $29.99)
CeraVe Moisturizers, Moisturizing Cream, 16 Ounce for $12.16 (list price $12.79)
Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 2000 count for $11.96 (list price $14.89)
OFFICE, SCHOOL, AND CRAFTS
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted for $7.49 (list price $9.04)
Custom Self Inking Rubber Stamp – 3 Lines (42A1539) for $8.70 (list price $19.99)
Enchanted Fairy Garden Kit for $17.49 (list price $25.99)
Sargent Art 22-1581 50-Count Fine Tip Washable Marker Packs for $7.69 (list price $10.75)
Pro Art 18-Piece Sketch/Draw Pencil Set for $6.25 (list price $9.95)
Strathmore Series 400 Sketch Pads 9 in. x 12 in. – pad of 100 for $8.72 (list price $12.89)
Olfa Chenille Cutter for $18.79 (list price $32.99)
Mcgill Paper Blossom Tool Kit, Ball Tools, 4-Pack for $11.87 (list price $14.99)
Dritz Ergonomic Design Large Seam Ripper for $5.05 (list price $7.99)
ECR4Kids Mobile Organizer with Drawers for $29.99 (list price $37.99)
Clover 3672 Amour Crochet Hook Set, 10 sizes for $30.23 (list price $31.98)
Darice Big Bling Shapes Gem Value Pack Rhinestone, Multicolor for $10.98 (list price $15.99)
Avery Economy Clear Sheet Protectors, Acid Free (75091) for $6.79 (list price $11.46)
Tombow Mono Hybrid Correction Tape, 10-Pack for $10.84 (list price $14.69)
OUTDOORS, GARDEN, AND SPORTS
Coleman Brazos Cold Weather Sleeping Bag for $32.98 (list price $38.99)
Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler for $23.53 (list price $36.99)
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Bottle with 3.0 Sport Cap for $17.08 (list price $20.95)
KAVU Adult Rope Bag, El Paso, One Size for $38.44 (list price $50.00)
Zippo Unfilled Mini Harvest Bronze Candle Lighter for $12.40 (list price $14.95)
CamelBak Chute Vacuum Insulated Stainless Water Bottle, 40 oz, Fig for $27.93 (list price $38.00)
Kelsyus Original Canopy Chair – Navy for $36.90 (list price $49.99)
Bell Youth Star Wars Darth Vader Multisport Helmet for $14.07 (list price $21.99)
High Sierra Access Backpack, Grey/Ash/Silver for $51.33 (list price $59.99)
Primos Folding Saw for $10.51 (list price $14.99)
Penn Championship Extra Duty Tennis Balls (4-Cans, Shrinkwrapped) for $9.96 (list price $19.99)
HEAD MX Hurricane Racquetball Pack for $39.47 (list price $50.00)
Hothands Game Day 24 Pair Hand Wamers & 8 Pair Toe Warmers for $10.95 (list price $27.99)
ELECTRONICS
Bose SoundTouch 10 x 2 Wireless Starter Pack, Black for $329.00 (list price $398.00)
Roku 4 Streaming Media Player 4K UHD (4400R) (Certified Refurbished) for $62.99 (list price $69.99)
TCL 50FS3800 50-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV (2015 Model) for $379.99 (list price $599.99)
NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop/Rackmount Switch (GS324) for $69.99 (list price $129.99)
CyberPower DS806MYL Heavy Duty Power Strip 8-Outlets 6-Foot Cord for $15.95 (list price $18.95)
Lenovo 23-Inch FHD LED-Lit 16:9 Widescreen Monitor (65C8KCC1US) for $114.99 (list price $169.99)
HyperX Cloud Revolver Gaming Headset for PC & PS4 (HX-HSCR-BK/NA) for $89.99 (list price $119.99)
NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender, Essentials Edition (EX2700) for $24.99 (list price $39.99)
Razer Diamondback – Chroma Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse for $41.99 (list price $89.99)
iWallet SCSCF Slim Carbon Fiber Safeguard Cash Cards and Valuables for $139.99 (list price $269.99)
GE 14096 Surge Protector, 10 Outlet 2 USB for $27.23 (list price $32.35)
TOOLS
Dremel 7300-PT 4.8V Pet Nail Grooming Tool for $24.23 (list price $45.98)
MAG Magnetic Mesh Screen Door 34 Inch – Bug Off Curtain, Black for $29.90 (list price $39.99)
Stanley 10-049 Pocket Knife with Rotating Blade for $4.72 (list price $6.13)
Stanley 84-079 6-Piece Bi-Material Mini Plier Set for $15.93 (list price $25.80)
DreamSpa 1432 3-way Rainfall Shower-Head and Handheld Shower, Chrome for $29.99 (list price $53.98)
Stanley Wet/Dry Vacuum, 4 Gallon, 4 Horsepower, Stainless Steel Tank for $47.68 (list price $59.99)
Leatherman – Micra Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel for $24.95 (list price $29.00)
BLACK+DECKER LDX120C 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver for $48.49 (list price $52.98)
Workpro 12-inch Close Top Wide Mouth Storage Tool Bag for $9.99 (list price $18.00)
DEWALT DWARA100 Right Angle Attachment for $19.96 (list price $35.76)
DEWALT DWA2T40IR IMPACT READY FlexTorq Screw Driving Set, 40-Piece for $17.99 (list price $20.99)
Century 24 Hour Heavy Duty Plug-in Mechanical Timer Grounded for $9.99 (list price $13.99)
Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape – Original for $9.88 (list price $12.44)
Craftsman 9-31794 Slotted Phillips Screwdriver Set, 17 Piece for $30.89 (list price $54.59)
February 18, 2017 – 11:00am
UK Brewery Offers Employees ‘Paw-ternity’ Leave for New Puppy Owners
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A new puppy is a lot of work. Even helping an adult rescue dog adjust to a new home can be time-consuming and stressful, much less a pup that doesn’t know anything about house training. The Scottish beer lovers at BrewDog understand the challenges new puppy parents are under, so the company is now offering “paw-ternity” leave, according to GrubStreet.
“Yes, having dogs in our offices makes everyone else more chilled and relaxed—but we know only too well that having a new arrival … can be stressful for human and hound both,” the company says in its press release on the subject. Now, on top of inviting its employees to bring dogs to the office, BrewDog is giving its workers a week’s paid leave to care for a new canine companion. (Don’t worry, the company says that it also offers “enhanced maternity and paternity pay for two-legged arrivals!”)
BrewDog is opening up a new Columbus, Ohio location, so if you’re in the area and considering adopting a pup, you should probably get a job there.
[h/t GrubStreet]
February 18, 2017 – 6:00am
On This Day in 1930, Clyde Tombaugh Discovered Pluto
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On February 18, 1930, amateur astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered “Planet X” using an astrograph, which is essentially a space camera. Planet X was soon named Pluto, and the rest is a nerd battle of historical proportions.
Tombaugh started as a Kansas farm boy, and did not attend college until after he discovered Pluto. He had a knack for building things, particularly his own telescopes. This got him a job at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona starting in 1929. He earned the job after mailing in his own hand-drawn observations of the planets Mars and Jupiter, as observed using a hand-made nine-inch reflector telescope.
Tombaugh sought Pluto based on a prediction made by Percival Lowell and William Pickering. They had observed wobble in the outer planets’ orbits, and hypothesized that it was caused by some as-yet-unknown planet in a trans-Neptunian orbit.
On one fateful February day, Tombaugh saw the tiny speck of Pluto on a photographic plate. He found it using a “blink comparator,” a device with which you flip between two images—each taken by the astrograph—and spot tiny dots that move in an unexpected way. It was a tremendous discovery, relying both on high technology and hard work.
Tombaugh went on to college after his discovery (he got a scholarship to the University of Kansas). He continued to work in astronomy for decades, eventually becoming a professor at New Mexico State University. He discovered hundreds of objects (mainly asteroids) in the solar system, and took up writing in his later years.
To remember Tombaugh and his discovery, let’s tune in to this NASA mini-documentary in which his kids, Annette and Alden Tombaugh, remember their father:
For more from the horse’s mouth, here’s an excellent BBC documentary on Tombaugh, which opens with an aging (and quite dapper) Dr. Tombaugh receiving an award. He proceeds to show off his own telescopes and tell his story, including an excellent demo of the blink comparator—using the original Pluto plates!.
(Image of Clyde Tombaugh via Wikimedia Commons, in the public domain.)
February 18, 2017 – 4:00am