Eerily Beautiful Photos of Abandoned Movie Theaters (and How Do "Skinny" Mirrors Work?)

You could be anywhere in your inbox this morning, but thanks for being here! Friday, January 20, 2017 Matt Lambros // After the Final Curtain FROM THE EDITORS Here's What's Buzzing Around the Office: 1 [A Brooklyn-based architectural photographer has captured the haunting beauty of abandoned movie theaters. These once-opulent movie houses might be crumbling, but their grandeur shows through the decay.] 2 [From Old Granny to Uncle Jumbo, His Accidency to Grandfather's Hat, here are a few presidential nicknames, and how the commanders in chief came by them.] 3 [These are the most rat- and roach-infested cities in the U.S.] 4 [What do Coolio, Maya Angelou, and Tony Danza have in common? They're all cookbook authors, of course!] 5 [British writer Katharine Burdekin penned one of the first dystopian novels in history, paving the way for women in sci-fi. It wasn't until after her death, however, that anyone knew she was the author.] 6 [Today's Big Question: How do "skinny" mirrors work?] Amazon Technology [Solar Charger Lets You Power Your Phone From the Sky] iStock Live Smarter [10 Fitness Apps to Get You Moving and Motivated] iStock Food [Singapore Artist Knits Ramen Noodles Into Edible Creations] [Sanitary Equipment Industry Association] Travel [Japanese Toilet Makers Agree on Standardized Symbols] FUN FACT Thesaurus comes from the Greek word for treasure. [For more about this, CLICK HERE] iStock © 2017 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] Friday, January 20, 2017 Matt Lambros // After the Final Curtain FROM THE EDITORS Here's What's Buzzing Around the Office: 1 [A Brooklyn-based architectural photographer has captured the haunting beauty of abandoned movie theaters. These once-opulent movie houses might be crumbling, but their grandeur shows through the decay.] 2 [From Old Granny to Uncle Jumbo, His Accidency to Grandfather's Hat, here are a few presidential nicknames, and how the commanders in chief came by them.] 3 [These are the most rat- and roach-infested cities in the U.S.] 4 [What do Coolio, Maya Angelou, and Tony Danza have in common? They're all cookbook authors, of course!] 5 [British writer Katharine Burdekin penned one of the first dystopian novels in history, paving the way for women in sci-fi. It wasn't until after her death, however, that anyone knew she was the author.] 6 [Today's Big Question: How do "skinny" mirrors work?] Technology [Solar Charger Lets You Power Your Phone From the Sky] Amazon Food [Singapore Artist Knits Ramen Noodles Into Edible Creations] iStock Live Smarter [10 Fitness Apps to Get You Moving and Motivated] iStock Travel [Japanese Toilet Makers Agree on Standardized Symbols] [Sanitary Equipment Industry Association] FUN FACT Thesaurus comes from the Greek word for treasure. [For more about this, CLICK HERE] iStock © 2017 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]