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Anna Green
Joined: Jun 26, 2015
Anna is a former staff writer and video producer for MentalFloss.com.
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19 Places You Won’t Believe Exist
How Do Owls Fly So Silently?
Owl feathers’ special structures help the wise birds sneak up on their meals.
Are Owls Actually All That Wise?
Though they’re excellent hunters, it turns out owls probably aren’t any smarter than a lot of other birds.
Watch A Cuttlefish Camouflage Itself in an Underwater Living Room
In the ocean, cuttlefish are masters of disguise. But can they camouflage themselves in artificial environments, like human homes?
Watch a Stunning Time-Lapse of Grand Teton National Park
There are sparkling glacial lakes, breathtaking sunsets, and mountains disappearing into clouds in this high-def tribute to Grand Teton National Park.
Watch Orson Welles Discuss Aliens In This NASA-Produced Documentary
In 1975, Welles provided narration for the short documentary 'Who’s Out There?,' which explored a range of theories and beliefs about alien life.
Watch the Beauty and Chaos of the World’s Largest Snowball Fight
The event tried to set a Guinness World Record for epic snowball fights.
Watch This Carnivorous Plant Consume an Unlucky Insect
Watch up close as one Cape sundew plant uses its tentacles to trap and entomb an insect.
Why Do Some Male Lions Lack Manes?
Climate can cause a big difference in how much hair a lion grows.
25 All-Natural Facts About Arkansas
Bordering Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, America’s landlocked 25th state is full of food festivals, spooky legends, and rare animals.
How Virtual Reality is Changing Filmmaking
Virtual reality is reinventing the grammar of storytelling.
J.K. Rowling May Have Saved the Time Train from Back to the Future Part III
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Watch Millions of Bats Go Night Hunting
The nightly bat exodus, which occurs most early evenings between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., is one of the most popular attractions at Malaysian Borneo’s Mulu National Park.