

Meredith Danko
Joined: Aug 15, 2013
Former head writer of mental_floss on YouTube. Also writes for Crash Course and AFC Wimbly Wombly.




On March 24, 2005, American audiences got their first look at the scrappy team at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Can you hear ‘The Office’ theme song already?
From North Pole to Bethlehem to Eggnog, here are 14 places in the United States with names that will remind you of the winter holidays.
Some of these former mascots were beloved—and some have been gladly forgotten.
There are Christmas tree farms scattered throughout the United States. Here’s which states produce the most of the holiday-favorite evergreen.
Spoiler alert: They’re not just sitting around.
As anyone who has seen ‘A Christmas Story’ knows, licking a cold metal object can be dangerous. Here’s why you should never stick your tongue to a metal pole in winter.
“Fido” is a name that has become synonymous with all things dog. But where did the name come from?
There were some very compelling reasons for choosing the first Tuesday in November as Election Day—at least, they were when that date was chosen.
In honor of its 30th anniversary, discover even more fun facts about NBC’s hit sitcom, ‘Friends,’ which helped turn its cast—including Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox—into household names.
Hitting the road this summer? Consider putting one of these rest stops on your travel itinerary for when you need a break.
Many Pride flags have been created since Gilbert Baker made the first one in 1978. Here’s a rundown of the origins, evolution, and significance of just some of the LGBTQ+ Pride flags out there.
Henry Ford’s car made of soybeans and Thomas Edison’s ghost-detecting telephone are just two little-known creations of history’s most famous inventors.