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.
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Did Ben Franklin Really Invent the Lightning Rod?
How Many Rings Does Saturn Have?
It’s hard to know exactly, but suffice it to say, a lot.
The Science Behind Why People Hate the Word ‘Moist’
You may think you detest the word ‘moist’ because of the way it sounds, but research indicates that that’s not the full story.
When Drinking Too Much Tea Could Get a Woman Sent to a Psychiatric Hospital
If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.
Watch: Mysterious Footage from a 1950s Psychiatric Hospital
Uncovered on the grounds of the now-demolished Bahr Treatment Center in Indianapolis, this time capsule contained film reels that are still shrouded in a layer of mystery.
The Hidden Pooper in Isack van Ostade’s ‘A Village Fair, With a Church Behind’
Art conservators for the UK’s Royal Collection were in for quite a surprise when they set about cleaning a 17th-century oil painting.
16 Facts About Squirrels
Whether you view squirrels as adorable little creatures or persistent pests bent on chewing everything in sight, there's more to the ubiquitous rodents than meets the eye.
The 19th-Century “Gang of Ghosts” That Terrorized Chicago’s North Side
Discover the chilling tale of the Rowe family’s haunted household—including unseen ghosts, mysterious noises, and a lawsuit that made headlines.
Listen to Thomas Edison’s Eerie Talking Dolls Speak After More Than a Century of Silence
Modern technology has helped these dolls find their voices—and when they speak, it’s downright creepy.
Where Does the Phrase ‘… And the Horse You Rode in On’ Come From?
Why are we still employing a kiss-off that references a near-obsolete form of transportation?
Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film
Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.
Listen to Some of the Most Famous Presidential Speeches From History
Listen to inaugural addresses and other speeches from each president from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama.
What Are Urinal Cakes, Anyway?
Don't let the name fool you: Urinal cakes are most definitely not meant to be eaten. So what are they, and what do they do?