

Jake Rossen
Joined: May 6, 2013
Jake Rossen is a senior staff writer for Mental Floss.




In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?
Sloths can take as long as one minute to move just 12 inches. It seems like a chill existence, until you consider what a glacial pace means for their pooping habits.
The Master of Horror’s list of his top films is surprisingly horror-lite.
The happiest states have a perfect blend of weather, job satisfaction, and community engagement.
The slang term for our mental health professionals has a rather grim history.
Diesel engines power heavy-duty vehicles, from cargo trucks to ships. But where does ‘Diesel’ come from?
From locally-sourced cuisine to “uneatable” slop, these campuses are notable for their menus.
The bronze sculpture has lorded over Venice for centuries, but its origins have remained a mystery. Science may have finally figured it out.
Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?
If you’re not originally from Tennessee, tunnel honking can be a mystery. Here's why drivers do it.
Drivers are constantly being reminded to buckle up. The same rule doesn’t seem to apply to busloads of children.
That cordless curling iron or Magic 8 Ball could delay your vacation travel plans.