Shayna Murphy

Joined: Aug 20, 2021

Shayna Murphy is an associate editor for Mental Floss who loves covering everything from secrets of ghost hunters to wrestling memorabilia. When she isn't hunched over a laptop and busy adding Oxford commas to stories, you can find her belting out tunes at karaoke, trying—and failing—to master cross stitching, and watching way too many midnight movies.

What to Know Before Buying a Grill

Dig into deeper discounts on lawn care essentials this April.

What to Buy In April—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

This pupper isn't amused by the high-priced holiday swag, either.

What to Buy In March—And What You Should Probably Skip

John Carpenter on the set of 'Halloween' (1978).

10 Surprising Facts About John Carpenter

These gifts won't end up in the return pile.

16 of the Best Gifts for Every Person on Your List in 2023

Discover the best gifts of 2023 for everyone on your list, from candle lovers to pet owners, home chefs, and more.

Add more holiday cheer to your season and save some money along the way.

You Can Get These Top-Rated Artificial Christmas Trees for Up to 60 Percent off on Amazon

National Tree Company makes some of the most popular artificial Christmas trees on the market, and for a limited time you can save big on select models on Amazon.

This ‘Friday the 13th’ Collection Is Here to Make Your Halloween Even More Fun

Love Jason Voorhees? Now you can celebrate his special day all season long with this delightfully spooky ‘Friday the 13th’ collection from Fun.com.

You Can Get Top-Rated Tech Products For Their Lowest Prices Of The Year During October Prime Day

With these October Prime Day tech deals, you can save on Apple AirPods, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, and so much more.

These Prime Day deals that won't stick around for long.

The 22 Best Overall October Prime Day 2023 Deals to Shop Now From iRobot, Sony, Breville, and More

Discover the overall best Prime Day deals from top brands like iRobot, Apple, Sony, and others with this October Prime Day 2023 roundup.

The United States is host to a number of wild and weird urban legends.

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.

Get heirloom quality without breaking the bank.

Le Creuset Is Having a Huge Fall Sale—and It’s Your Chance to Save Big on Casserole Dishes and More

During Le Creuset’s Fall Bake Sale, you can get top-rated cocottes, casserole dishes, and more for up to 30 percent off.

You can get these top-rated scents for a steal.

Love Candles? You Can Get Select Scents From Yankee Candle on Sale for Half Off

Love Yankee Candle? Thanks to this early October Prime Day deal, you can get select large jar candles for half off.

Thrill your favorite gorehound with these spooky gifts.

12 Killer Gifts for Fans of ‘Halloween,’ ‘Friday the 13th,’ and Other Classic Slasher Movies

These horror gifts are perfect for fans of '70s and '80s slashers like 'Halloween,' 'Friday the 13th,' and other gory flicks.

Whatever you do, don't play that Silver Shamrock jingle.

18 Surprising Facts About ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’

The controversial sci-fi horror film wasn’t a hit with critics or fans in 1982, but “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” has morphed into a cult classic over the years.

Make your parking lot party even better with these tailgating must-haves.

Gear Up for Game Day With These 15 Must-Have Tailgating Essentials

You’ll have everything you need for the season with top-rated tailgating essentials like coolers, pop-up tents, and more.

MeUndies Just Released New Barbie and ‘Shark Week’-Themed Collections—and You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Drawer

Whether you’re obsessed with Barbie or you just really love sharks, these new limited-edition collections from MeUndies can make your summer even more fun.