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.
The Science Behind Why People Hate the Word ‘Moist’
When Drinking Too Much Tea Could Get a Woman Sent to a Psychiatric Hospital
Watch: Mysterious Footage from a 1950s Psychiatric Hospital
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?
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.
Can You Spot the Pumpkin Pie in This Thanksgiving Spread?
The slice of pumpkin pie is tucked among the turkey, Brussels sprouts, and squash in this Thanksgiving food hidden image puzzle.
Amazing/Weird Period Board Game Teaches Kids About Menstruation
Move around the board with just a quick spin of the ovaries.
Are White Cats More Likely to Be Deaf?
Several studies have reported that deafness is more prevalent in white cats, but few provide a good estimate of how common it is.