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5 Questions: “25″ and “00″

If our calculations are correct, today’s 5 Questions quiz is the 2500th one that we’ve composed and published for mentalfloss.com since September 2002. Thank you all for being there, and join us as we celebrate with “25″ and “00″

Matrix No. 5

(YouTube link) I thought this was neat -someone edited the film The Matrix to the tune of “Mambo #5″ by Lou Bega. But the video is not edited at all. This gunfight scene just syncs up very well! -via Buzzfeed

Gingerdead Men Cookie Cutter

Gingerdead Men Cookie Cutter – $6.95 Do you know someone who makes cookies that are to die for? Get them the Gingerdead Men Cookie Cutter from the NeatoShop. This jumbo 5″ cookie cutter / cookie stamp lets you create your own skeleton cookies. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more fun Kitchen Gadgets! Link

Chewbacca 9" Talking Plush

Chewbacca 9″ Talking Plush – $25.95 Do you wish you could cuddle up with Chewbacca? Well now you can with the Chewbacca 9″ Talking Plush from the NeatoShop. This little guy is extra cute, because when you push his belly he roars. Be sure to check out all the amazing Star Wars items available at the NeatoShop!

Facebook Friend Poster

Show your house guests, family, or roommate how popular you are on Facebook with a poster showing all your Facebook friends! Have up to 2000 friends printed on a 20″x40″ poster for just $20. Think that will impress Mom and Dad? Link

How To Pronounce The Year Correctly: Twenty Ten

The people at “Twenty Not Two Thousand” are worried that because people said “two thousand and nine,” this habit may carry over for the present year. Don’t let it happen! It’s easily the most inefficient way to say the name of the year. Say the year “1810″ out loud. Now say the year “1999″ out loud. [...]