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Customer Reviews

For The Ultimate Information Seeker!

2008-01-13
Entertaining, Educational, Fun. In the age of so much disheartening info, this magazine is refreshing and is the ultimate find for those who can never get their fill of information. Love Mental Floss! One of the greatest ideas in a long time!

Too Snarky For My Taste

2008-01-09
I was hoping for an Unte Reader-lite type magazine to share with my students. Instead, Mental Floss is just a bunch of assorted trivia pieces. Worse yet, they use the same snarky, condescending tone that rags like Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone have been using. I have grown very tired of hearing the writers voice. Some of the articles have good bits of party knowledge sure, but you would just be better off hitting the random button on Wikipedia.

Very disappointing!

2007-12-07
I was very excited when I ordered this magazine. Now, a year later, I haven't even read the last issue. This magazine has very interesting information and it could easily be a great magazine. However, some of the writing is inane. I get the impression that the editors are so lacking in creativity (or is it just the writers?) that articles are poorly conceived and poorly written. By the painfully obvious attempts to stretch the articles to acceptable lengths, I am reminded of the words my College English teacher wrote on the essays of students who were desperately trying to reach her required 500 word minimum and were not being too successful: "Words full of sound and fury signifying nothing." I know those are Shakespeare's words but they were apt for the writings of those students and also, sadly, fit the articles in this magazine.

GREAT MAGAZINE

2007-10-18
I hope this stays around for a long time, it is really great. I read it when I travel and I can't put it down!

inferior products need not apply

2007-10-14
This is probably in my top five publications and I don't imagine that ever changing. Great for any age/interest/style. Everyone should read this often.

Pleased As Punch

2008-07-18
Mental Floss
I absolutely love this magazine and I am no brain. The things( articles, etc.) are challenging and yet still not so hard that you can't get it done. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a challenge - light hearted or serious - and you learn from the articles - makes you want to look up the info, if you don't know it.

Worth every penny...

2008-06-12
So Mental Floss was a mag that I stumbled upon awhile back in a store and was blown away. This was a magazine that seemed to be tailor-made for me.

I am a huge trivia buff as well as a fan of geeky humor and this magazie incorporated both of these passions as well as a great articles into a nice package. My only dislike is that it only comes out once every two months. I want a new issue every month dangit!

I know it a bit pricey for the subscription for only 6 issues, but if you are into reading, news, and fun facts, this is a great magazine. If you are a fan of "The Intellectual Devotional" books, this is the mag for you.

magazine subscription

2008-03-26
I ordered a subscription to "Mental Floss" for my grandson, age 19, for the second year. He loves it! He's an avid reader, interested in facts and unusual material. It's a great gift that "KEEPS ON GIVING".

Funny and Intelligent

2008-03-21
Mental Floss is a great alternative to leisure magazines. It is a great way to have fun and keep your mind working at the same time. My teenager son and his friends love to read this magazine. Once you read this magazine once, you will be hooked!

An irreverent delight

2008-03-18
I think of this magazine as quintessential bathroom reading. It's also great to keep with you when you have a few moments to spare. There are always interesting and fun articles and facts. There is something for everyone in this quirky great read.