Matt Soniak

Matt Soniak is a writer at Mental Floss. His work has also appeared in Scientific American.

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'Time Me, Gentlemen': The Fastest Surgeon of the 19th Century

'Time Me, Gentlemen': The Fastest Surgeon of the 19th Century

Health

Dr. Robert Liston was known both for his showmanship and his effectiveness. More »

Ghetto Penthouse: Prison Lingo to Keep You Alive on the Inside

Ghetto Penthouse: Prison Lingo to Keep You Alive on the Inside

Health

To keep from dancing on the blacktop, you may need to sell some wolf tickets. More »

Tin Foil Hats Actually Make it Easier for the Government to Track Your Thoughts

Tin Foil Hats Actually Make it Easier for the Government to Track Your Thoughts

Health

Or so says "physics." More »

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