Shaunacy Ferro

Joined: Apr 23, 2015

Shaunacy Ferro is a former associate editor at Mental Floss. Her work has previously appeared in Fast Company, Popular Science, and Architect magazine, among others. She lives in Brooklyn and spends most of her free time taking photos of her cat.

George Bernard Shaw, a member of the Simplified Spelling Soesiety

The Early 20th Century Society That Tried to Make English Spelling More Intuitive

11 of History's Toughest Riddles

This Thanksgiving brainteaser will have you dreaming of a festive feast.

Can You Spot the Pumpkin Pie in This Thanksgiving Spread?

Can You Spot the Hidden Bat in This Spooky Image?

Ginger ale is a go-to for a lot of people when they start feeling green.

Should You Drink Ginger Ale for an Upset Stomach?

Ginger is a proven anti-nausea remedy. But ginger ale (or any soda, really) probably won’t do you much good.

What Happens if I Don’t File My Taxes on Time?

If you fail to file or pay your taxes in time for the April 15 deadline, you could end up dealing with a lot of hassle—and get stuck paying a lot of fees.

Where Does Astronaut Poop End Up?

It burns up in the atmosphere like a fecal shooting star.

The ACLU regularly argues cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

9 Fundamental Facts About the ACLU

The group was founded during World War I to defend Americans’ First Amendment freedoms. Over the years, that mission has taken some unexpected turns.

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Would You Be Able to Pass a World War I Military Literacy Test?

Potential recruits had to answer questions like ‘Is genuine happiness a priceless treasure?,’ ‘Are avenues usually paved with oxygen?,’ and ‘Do you cordially recommend forgery?’

Nurse Agnes from Uganda’s Bwindi Community Hospital prepares a vaccination against measles.

7 Facts About Measles

Before the measles vaccine, there were between 3 and 4 million cases in the U.S. per year. Now, it’s less than 500.

It isn't as time-intensive as you might think.

7 Tips To Help You Weatherproof Your Boots and Shoes

If you want your boots to feel like they were made for stomping in the snow this season, these tips on how to weatherproof them can help.

In Iceland, Christmas Eve is one for the books.

The Christmas Book Flood: Iceland’s Literature-Loving Holiday Tradition

Jólabókaflóðið, Iceland's long-running Christmas tradition, involves books, bed, and chocolate—all our favorite things.

Why Aren’t Classical Statues Very Well-Endowed?

Cultural values have changed a lot since ancient Greece.

It comes down to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

The Reindeer Rule: Why You’ll See Rudolph in Public Christmas Displays

The Supreme Court ruled that government entities can’t display nativity scenes on public property without including symbols of other faiths, but that hasn’t stopped some towns from trying.

Why Your Traditional Thanksgiving Should Include Oysters

The first Thanksgiving may not have even had turkey, but it almost certainly had oysters.

Why Do Supreme Court Justices Serve for Life?

Alexander Hamilton argued that lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court were the only way, but some modern scholars disagree.