Jake Rossen

Jake Rossen is a writer, editor, and curator of fine comic strip art. (Except Garfield.) His byline can be found within the pages of The New York Times, ESPN.com, Wired.com and a slew of health and fitness-related publications.

Aaugh! 10 Facts About It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
How charmingly pathetic is Charlie Brown? After he was shown getting rocks for Halloween, kids sent sacks of candy to Charles Schulz's studio.... READ ON
What's the Difference Between Apple Juice and Apple Cider?
It's fall. Time to finally figure this out.... READ ON
A Look at the Highest (And Lowest) Paying Jobs in Each State
You do not want to be a projectionist in Iowa.... READ ON
15 Secrets of Courtroom Sketch Artists
News outlets aren't their only customers. Sometimes attorneys buy their work, too.... READ ON
11 Things You Might Not Know About Neil Armstrong
The first man on the moon lived an extraordinary life, as Ryan Gosling is about to show us in a new biopic.... READ ON
10 Arresting Facts About Alcatraz
There's a reason they let inmates take hot showers, and it wasn't because of hygiene.... READ ON
Do Pets Enjoy Dressing Up for Halloween?
They probably don't find being dressed like a taco nearly as amusing as we do.... READ ON
A Chemical in Spider Venom Could Be a Key to Killing Skin Cancer Cells
A spider capable of killing you in 15 minutes might one day save your life.... READ ON
The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix Right Now
A giant ape, dinosaurs, and a star war should be on your streaming agenda.... READ ON
Why You Shouldn't Skip the Flu Shot This Year
About 900,000 people were hospitalized for influenza last year. Here's how to avoid becoming one of them this season.... READ ON
25 Things You Might Not Know About Thomas Jefferson
Our nation's third president bribed a reporter and kept a pet mockingbird.... READ ON
When Bloodthirsty Batman Readers Voted to Kill Off Robin
Eddie Murphy was also partly responsible.... READ ON
The Most Googled Health Symptoms in Each State
Wisconsin has a green poop problem.... READ ON
11 Fascinating Facts About Sam Elliott
The 'A Star is Born' actor's advice for staying grounded? "Shovel sh*t, man."... READ ON
Got Deer Milk? New Zealand Does
The powdered milk is said to be "savory."... READ ON
8 of the Weirdest Items in the Smithsonian's Archives
The famous museum keeps millions of items from public view, including a 17-foot long beard and a combat vest made for pigeons.... READ ON
Put Down the Tablet! New Study Suggests Too Much Screen Time May Affect Children's Cognitive Development
Staring into the internet void might have consequences.... READ ON
A Holy Crime: The Night Missionaries Smuggled One Million Bibles into China
In Communist-ruled China, a group of foreign faithful decided to smuggle in 232 tons of the Good Book.... READ ON
The 14 Best Scary Movies on Netflix Right Now
These flicks are guaranteed to rattle your nerves.... READ ON
The Time Congress Banned the Braille Edition of Playboy
Yes, there's a Braille edition. And yes, someone in our government found a way to be offended by it.... READ ON
Aldi Supermarkets Are Now Making Home Deliveries
The price-slashing grocery chain is moving into the store-to-door space.... READ ON
The Computer Error That Led to a Country Declaring War on Pepsi
Instead of two people each winning a grand prize of $40,000 in the company's 1992 giveaway, more than 800,000 people held a winning bottle cap. That's when things got ugly.... READ ON
A 2.63-Carat Diamond Was Unearthed by a Grandmother at an Arkansas State Park
She thought she had dug up a piece of glass.... READ ON
10 Hearty Facts About Wilford Brimley
The celebrated oatmeal pitchman once showed his buttocks to Steve Guttenberg.... READ ON
A Popular Weed Killer Could Be Partly Responsible for Declining Bee Populations
The common herbicide could harm bees' gut bacteria, making them vulnerable to deadly infections.... READ ON
People Really Do Feel For Dogs More Than Humans
In one study, puppies in peril drew more empathy than stories of human suffering.... READ ON
Should You Take a Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease?
A new study raises new questions.... READ ON
11 Stephen King Easter Eggs in Castle Rock You Might Have Missed
The Hulu series is stuffed with King lore, including some deep cuts you'd need your pause button to catch.... READ ON
13 Secrets of Obituary Writers
If you really want to be remembered, it's best to die on a Friday.... READ ON
Ad Astra: The Time Earth Almost Got a Space Billboard
Star light, star bright, which fast food logo do I see tonight?... READ ON
You Can Visit Any National Park For Free This Saturday
All 117 parks that normally charge admission will be free and open to the public on Saturday, September 22.... READ ON
Seth Rogen Made a Duck Hunt Revelation That Changes Everything
Turns out, you didn't have to sit around idly while your friend had the Zapper.... READ ON
Highway Fidelity: When Cars Came With Record Players
In 1956, Chrysler introduced a record player that could be mounted under dashboards and promised that it would never skip. Common sense argued otherwise.... READ ON
7 Tips for Winning an Arm Wrestling Match
We get advice from an arm-wrenching professional.... READ ON
Why Are Some People's Beards a Different Color Than Their Hair?
The facts feeding this freaky follicular phenomenon.... READ ON
Why You Should Be Wary of Prescription Drug Ads on TV
The persuasive ads can run afoul of FDA regulations and may not be telling you the whole story.... READ ON
Tailor-Made Terror: The Mystery of Koumpounophobia, the Fear of Buttons
For a small percentage of the population, buttons aren't just a clasp for clothing. They're a nightmare.... READ ON
14 Things You Might Not Know About Sweet Valley High
The infamous Book #40 may have actually saved lives.... READ ON
How Waffle House Helps Measure the Severity of a Natural Disaster
The restaurant chain can help first responders assess conditions in areas battered by storms—and serve them breakfast.... READ ON
Antisocial Media: The Rise and Fall of Friendster
The internet's first social network was an immediate hit in 2003. By 2006, it was a punchline.... READ ON
Is Pluto a Planet After All? A New Argument Emerges
The hapless dwarf planet got demoted in 2006, but some stubborn scientists are still lobbying for reinstatement.... READ ON
Does the University of Florida Still Make Money Off Gatorade?
One of the school's employees created the drink in 1965. You might be surprised how they still profit from it.... READ ON
Hidden Library: How Science Is Virtually Unwrapping the Charred Scrolls of Herculaneum
Papyri that were sealed shut by a volcanic eruption in 79 CE are too fragile to open by hand. One computer scientist has developed the X-ray vision to read them.... READ ON
Han Solo's $1.3 Million Empire Strikes Back Jacket Went Ignored on a Rack for Decades
The stylish cotton-wool blend jacket worn by Harrison Ford was tossed into storage and forgotten. Now it's probably going to sell for over seven figures.... READ ON
Infants Can Recognize When Someone is Being a Bully, According to Study
Even toddlers know when someone is being a tool.... READ ON
11 Facts About the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List
One criminal remained on the list for 32 years.... READ ON
Gut Feeling: Why Probiotics Might Not Be a Good Idea for Everyone
For some, the "good bacteria" might simply be going in one end and right out the other.... READ ON
Could a Massive Volcanic Eruption Have Led to Napoleon's Loss at Waterloo?
New research hints that a volcano may have rained all over Napoleon's parade in 1815.... READ ON
10 Things You Might Not Know About Ronald Reagan
Our nation's 40th president was nearly choked to death by a chimpanzee.... READ ON
14 Frank Facts About It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It took a long time for the cast to afford rum ham: Rob McElhenney kept waiting tables during the first season.... READ ON
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