Kerry Wolfe
Joined: Jan 22, 2020
Kerry Wolfe has been a staff editor at Mental Floss since 2020, focusing on the history and travel verticals. She was previously a Places Editor at Atlas Obscura, where she covered offbeat travel. Outside of work, you'll either find her at the barn with her horse, hiking in the woods, or attempting to learn everything she can about her local wildlife.
Common Misconceptions About OCD
7 Classic Christmas Commercials Guaranteed to Fuel Your Holiday Nostalgia
11 Gifts For Animal Lovers Who Can’t Have Pets
The Spookiest Urban Legend in All 50 States
From classics like the vanishing hitchhiker to creepy cryptids, ghostly vehicles, deadly curses, and some stuff you’ve probably seen on Facebook.
17 of History's Coolest Cats
Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.
10 Supernatural TV Shows to Stream Right Now
Here's where to stream your favorite spooky shows, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' The Walking Dead,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.'
20 Practical Housewarming Gifts New Homeowners Could Actually Use
When it comes to the best housewarming gifts, what new homeowners really need are the practical basics. Tool kits, painting supplies, leak detectors, and cleaners will make settling into a new house much easier.
How to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Furniture
You may not be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can try to prevent them from shredding your couch to bits or gouging the door frames so badly you have to forfeit your apartment’s security deposit.
10 of the Greatest Love Stories in Novels
They may not all have a happy ending, but the passion their pages contain is enough to keep you captivated.
20 Cool Facts About the Ice Age
From what causes ice ages and how many we’ve had, to the species that thrived and the ones that died, here’s what you need to know.
10 Facts About Diana Gabaldon’s ‘Outlander’
Readers have swooned over Jamie Fraser’s love for his time-traveling wife Claire since 1991.
20 Disturbing Vintage Holiday Cards
Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.
15 of the Best Gifts for Pets, According to Experts
Overwhelmed by all the choices on the market? We’ve rounded up an assortment of the best gifts for pets, as chosen by the experts.
10 Battles That Changed History
From the World War II engagement that helped instigate a medical breakthrough to the devastating attack that indirectly contributed to the Renaissance, these battles altered the course of history.
16 Gifts for Pet Parents
This holiday season, treat the pet lovers in your life with these gifts for themselves, their cats, their dogs, and beyond.