

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




Critics might have panned the film—Roger Ebert said it was “made of artificial bits and pieces”—but audiences loved it, and now it’s a beloved cult classic. Ahead of its 30th anniversary in October, here’s what you need to know about ‘Now and Then.’
We love museums devoted to art, history, and science as much as the next person—but sometimes, our curiosity demands quirkier territory.
From the Hollywood heavyweight that director Steven Spielberg turned down to the actor who said no so he could go fishing for real.
From initiatives to preserve American culture to things that change how we get around and communicate.
HBO Max’s hit adaptation of the video game is back for its second season. Here‘s what you need to know, from who could have played Ellie and Joel to how the show brought the infected to life to what to expect in season 2. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
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?