

Stacy Conradt
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Stacy Conradt has been contributing to Mental Floss since 2008. As an avid board game lover, she is especially fond of her work on Split Decision and Mixed Nuts. In her spare time (ha) she likes to run badly and visit roadside attractions that make most people cringe. She never met an Abe Lincoln tribute she didn't love. If you have one to suggest, let her know at twitter.com/stacy_writes.


10 Interpretations of Popular Nursery Rhymes

10 Dazzling Fireworks Effects You Should Know

8 Other Things That Happened on July 4
7 of the Most Bizarre Discontinued Ben & Jerry’s Flavors
Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.
10 Discontinued Disney Parks Foods
While some foodie favorites like churros and Mickey ice cream bars have been staples for years, other beloved treats have been unceremoniously yanked from menus.
10 Facts About Anne Frank’s ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’
In 1947, the seemingly everyday, innocent thoughts of a teen girl were published. But they weren’t so everyday: they were the thoughts of Anne Frank.
Why Do People Drink Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby?
Discover how the bourbon-mint concoction was embraced by the horse-racing world and became the default drink at the Kentucky Derby.
10 Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica
Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.
7 Cases of Alleged Spontaneous Human Combustion
The cause of death in these mysterious cases has, at one time or another, been reported as spontaneous human combustion—but there was often a more realistic explanation.
9 Places That Have Served as the Capital of the United States
Washington, D.C., hasn't always been the political center of the United States.
30 Famous People With Law Degrees
You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.
The Unsinkable Violet Jessop
If you survived multiple shipwrecks, including the 'Titanic,' you might start wondering if you were the angel of death—or Violet Constance Jessop.
How the 'Titanic' Almost Sank Hershey
Milton S. Hershey almost traveled on the RMS 'Titanic.' Fortunately for chocolate lovers, he didn't.
10 Things You May Not Know About the "Unsinkable" Titanic
Spoiler alert: An "unsinkable" ship can still sink. Read on for more facts about what happened on the 'Titanic,' from its famous passengers to its last menu.
Presidents Day vs. President’s Day vs. Presidents’ Day: Which One Is It?
The apostrophe in Presidents Day—or President's Day or Presidents's Day—is all over the place ... or nowhere to be found at all.