Miss Cellania

Joined: Nov 21, 2012

Miss Cellania wrote for mental_floss beginning in 2007. She is the managing editor at Neatorama and keeps a small humor blog called MissCellania.com. In her spare time, she is raising a frightening number of children in a small Kentucky town.

6 Easter Traditions From Around the World

That’s a groundhog who was woken up too early.

Where Did Groundhog Day Come From?

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

10 Uninhabited Islands—and the Reasons They’re Devoid of Humans

8 Close-But-Not-Quite Cats

Bessie Coleman, David Bowie, and Martin Luther King Jr. all have January birthdays.

10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in January

Some of our favorite figures from history, literature, music, pop culture, and more were born in the first month of the year. Do you share a birthday with one of these famous folks?

Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’

In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.

Apples are one way people honor the start of fall.

6 Ways to Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox

The autumnal equinox is September 23, 2023. Here's how people will celebrate the start of fall around the world.

8 Historical Accounts of Werewolves

Turning into a werewolf was a popular pastime in 16th-century France.

9 Bizarre Food Museums

Ideas for your next road trip!

The stuff hanging from these trees isn't actually moss.

10 Fascinating Facts About Spanish Moss

Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor moss. But the iconic Southern plant has an interesting history.

What Exactly Is Canada Day?

Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.

John Adams predicted people would celebrate Independence Day with fireworks.

The History of Fourth of July Fireworks

The celebration of American Independence Day has never been small, subdued, or quiet. Here’s why the Fourth of July is illuminated with colorful displays in major cities, small towns, and backyards.

Krampus seems more suited to Halloween than Christmas.

8 Legendary Monsters of Christmas

Fans of 'The Office' may recognize Belsnickel, but you should also get to know other Christmas monsters like Krampus and the Yule Lads.

6 Perfectly Nice Places with Terrifying Names

When you live in a place called Hell, you have to have a sense of humor.

The 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history in 1969 when they became the first people to step foot on the Moon. Ten others have followed in their footsteps.

10 Creative Ways to Prepare a Turkey

Love all things pumpkin spice? There's a turkey recipe for that.