Jeff Wells

Joined: Jun 2, 2015

Jeff Wells is a freelance writer and English teacher. He’s a warrior of the casual sports league circuit, with titles in soccer and volleyball and a host of nagging injuries to boot. He also has a softer side that includes writing poetry and walking his French bulldog, Ruby. His current fascinations include the Civil War, German beer, and making the perfect omelet.

The Otherworldly History of the Demogorgon

15 Facts About the IRS to File Away

The cover of Ernest Hemingway’s ‘A Farewell to Arms.’

14 Fascinating Facts About Ernest Hemingway’s ‘A Farewell to Arms’

25 Things You Should Know About Houston

A freaky downspout carved in the form of a gargoyle on the Church of Saint Severin in Paris, France.

10 Fanciful Facts about Gargoyles

Technically, only the figures that function as water spouts are actual gargoyles.

It took Tolstoy a solid year to write the introduction to 'War and Peace.'

22 Novel Facts About ‘War and Peace’

Leo Tolstoy's epic novel is the literary equivalent of a marathon and features a battle scene that goes on for more than 20 chapters.

What Ever Happened To Waterbeds?

Waterbeds were once a coveted "fluid fixture" of bedrooms—until, suddenly, they weren't. So who or what led to their demise?

8 Forgotten Pie Recipes We Should Bring Back

They might not have the name recognition of apple or cherry pies, but perhaps these pies could stage a comeback.

The Grand Canyon is one of Arizona's most recognizable features, but there's a lot more that you should know about the state.

25 Grand Facts About Arizona

There’s a lot more to Arizona than just cacti, arid climes, and the Grand Canyon.

Mackenzie Mollo via Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

The Great Debate Over the Origin of the Ice Cream Sundae

"Everybody knows Two Rivers invented it," one resident said. "That’s why we’re all so fat here. We eat a lot of them."

The Williams sisters have won plenty of gold on their own and in doubles competition.

10 Famous Siblings Who Conquered the World

These famous siblings changed the way we view everything from science and art to sports and literature.

Rick Moranis stars in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989).

19 Big Facts About Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

What would it be like to be a quarter of an inch tall? Moviegoers in the summer of 1989 were eager to find out, and turned 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' into a hit.

Amazon (book cover), iStock.com/bjdlzx (background)

12 Enlightening Facts About His Dark Materials

Philip Pullman's modern retelling of 'Paradise Lost,' which is now an HBO series, has weathered its fair share of critics.

12 Savory Facts About Bacon

Bacon is everywhere these days: You can find it in ice cream, coffee, cupcakes, chewing gum, candles, lip balm, and even deodorant. As it now saturates every corner of the market, it’s worth looking at the origins of this smoky, salty food.

41 Crave-Worthy Facts About White Castle

White Castle may not be the largest burger chain, but it might just have the fast food world's most devoted following.

Nathan’s Famous is a staple of Coney Island.

14 Hot and Juicy Facts About Nathan's Famous

Nathan's hot dogs are as American as, well, Nathan's hot dog eating contest.