Jake Rossen
Joined: May 6, 2013
Jake Rossen is a senior staff writer for Mental Floss.
10 Things We Learned From ‘Marky Mark,’ Mark Wahlberg’s 1992 Autobiography
Burned: How Dean Martin and the Friars Club Popularized the Celebrity Roast
Your iPhone Can Help You Find Titles on Your Bookshelf
‘Bac’n’: 16 Foods With Misleading Names
Some food names are less than forthcoming about what they really are. (We’re looking at you, Grape-Nuts.)
Bad Beef: Remembering Burger King’s Infamous “Where’s Herb?” Commercial
In 1986, Burger King customers could win $5000 for spotting ad pitchman Herb in restaurants. It still wasn't enough to make them like him.
Bee Team: Bumblebees Can Cooperate To Push LEGO Bricks, According to Science
Bees demonstrate a surprising understanding of needing a helping hand to tackle obstacles.
Here's How Much the Average Teacher Earns in Each State
Where you teach can make a huge difference in how much you earn.
What’s the Story Behind Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is recognized around the country as a time to celebrate Mexico’s cultural heritage. Like a lot of days earmarked to commemorate a specific idea or event, its origins can be a little murky. Who started it, and why?
10 Hardcore Facts About HBO’s ‘Oz’
Before ‘The Sopranos’ or ‘The Wire,’ television’s golden age arguably began on HBO on July 12, 1997, when the premium network premiered Fontana’s prison drama ‘Oz.’
Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?
Supplements that promise to restore your gut health are everywhere. But not everyone can stomach them.
Goofy Gastronomy: Disney World Is Now Home to Its First Michelin-Starred Restaurant
The $295-per-plate dining experience includes seven courses but no costumed characters.
7 Things You Might Not Know About 'Calvin and Hobbes'
Bill Watterson's classic strip only ran for 10 years. It's still as popular as ever.
A Leaked Script for ‘Seinfeld’ That Was Too Disturbing to Air Has Surfaced—and It’s Pretty Dark
The 1990 script features Elaine buying a gun and making JFK assassination jokes.
Post vs. Post: The Real-Life Breakfast Betrayal Behind ‘Unfrosted,’ Netflix’s Pop-Tarts Movie
In the 1960s, Post and Kellogg's were in a race to bring toasted pastries to the masses. Their inspiration? Dog food.
The 25 Hardest Schools to Get Into in 2024
These universities are among the toughest to enroll in. One has an acceptance rate of just 1 percent.