11 of History's Fiercest Mothers-in-Law (And, Is Eating Organic All It's Chalked Up to Be?)

You could be anywhere in your inbox this morning, but thanks for being here! Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Carl Anthony Online FROM THE EDITORS Here's What's Buzzing Around The Office: 1 [When Franklin Roosevelt's mother, Sara, got wind of her son's plan to propose to Eleanor, she did everything in her power to derail the marriage. She even made him agree to keep the engagement secret for a year. Here are 11 of history's most formidable mothers-in-law.] 2 [Are organic foods really better for you and the environment? The answer isn't as cut-and-dried as you've been led to believe.] 3 [If there's one thing Bob Ross loved more than his "happy little trees" it was wildlife. These 10 adorable videos feature the furry and feathered guest stars who joined Ross on The Joy of Painting.] 4 [There's a perfectly reasonable explanation for why airplane windows don't always align with the rows of passenger seats.] 5 [South Dakota's Wind Cave National Park is the sixth-longest cave in the world, and it's filled with hundreds of distinct "rooms"—many of which have bizarre names. Here's how Andy's Ice Box, Bagel Ballroom, Spook Alley, and more came to be.] 6 [Today's Big Question: Why do chimpanzees have such wrinkled faces?] Stephanie Pokorny Fun [Mom Crochets Son an E.T.-Inspired Onesie for Halloween] iStock Live Smarter [Psychologists Say Micro-Managing May Shorten Employees’ Lifespans] iStock Animals [15 Examples of the Most Epic Metamorphoses from Youth to Adult] iStock Medicine [One Gene Mutation Links Three Mysterious, Debilitating Diseases] FUN FACT A grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball. [For more about this, CLICK HERE] iStock © 2016 Mental Floss, Inc., All rights reserved. Mental Floss® is a registered trademark owned by Felix Dennis.[mentalfloss.com] is a trademark owned by Felix Dennis. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive notifications from mental_floss magazine and [mentalfloss.com]. Got feedback? We want to hear it! Send your thoughts to [newsletter@mentalfloss.com] Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your [preferences] or [unsubscribe]from this list OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS: Mental Floss Inc. 55 W 39th Street 5th Floor New York, New York 10018 [View this email in your browser] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Instagram] [YouTube] Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Carl Anthony Online FROM THE EDITORS Here's What's Buzzing Around The Office: 1 [When Franklin Roosevelt's mother, Sara, got wind of her son's plan to propose to Eleanor, she did everything in her power to derail the marriage. She even made him agree to keep the engagement secret for a year. Here are 11 of history's most formidable mothers-in-law.] 2 [Are organic foods really better for you and the environment? The answer isn't as cut-and-dried as you've been led to believe.] 3 [If there's one thing Bob Ross loved more than his "happy little trees" it was wildlife. These 10 adorable videos feature the furry and feathered guest stars who joined Ross on The Joy of Painting.] 4 [There's a perfectly reasonable explanation for why airplane windows don't always align with the rows of passenger seats.] 5 [South Dakota's Wind Cave National Park is the sixth-longest cave in the world, and it's filled with hundreds of distinct "rooms"—many of which have bizarre names. Here's how Andy's Ice Box, Bagel Ballroom, Spook Alley, and more came to be.] 6 [Today's Big Question: Why do chimpanzees have such wrinkled faces?] Fun [Mom Crochets Son an E.T.-Inspired Onesie for Halloween] Stephanie Pokorny Animals [15 Examples of the Most Epic Metamorphoses from Youth to Adult] iStock Live Smarter [Psychologists Say Micro-Managing May Shorten Employees’ Lifespans] iStock Medicine [One Gene Mutation Links Three Mysterious, Debilitating Diseases] iStock FUN FACT A grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball. [For more about this, CLICK HERE] iStock © 2016 Mental Floss, Inc., All rights reserved. Mental Floss® is a registered trademark owned by Felix Dennis.[mentalfloss.com] is a trademark owned by Felix Dennis. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive notifications from mental_floss magazine and [mentalfloss.com]. Got feedback? We want to hear it! Send your thoughts to [newsletter@mentalfloss.com] Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your [preferences] or [unsubscribe]from this list OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS: Mental Floss Inc. 55 W 39th Street 5th Floor New York, New York 10018 [View this email in your browser] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Instagram] [YouTube]