Michele Debczak
Joined: Aug 11, 2015
Michele Debczak is a Senior Staff Writer for Mental Floss. Some of her favorite subjects include defunct theme park rides, weird-looking sea creatures, and fast food history. When she's not writing, she's probably reading about unsolved mysteries on Wikipedia.
Which Stores Are Open on July 4th?
See What the First Costco Looked Like in 1983
How Ranch Dressing Became the All-American Condiment
The 12 Most Valuable Movie Posters
From 'Casablanca' to 'The Bride of Frankenstein,' these are the movie posters collectors are willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to own.
The Full Flower Moon Will Dazzle Skies This Month
Skygazers know that the arrival of May’s full moon—dubbed the “flower moon”—is a harbinger of warmer weather, burgeoning plants, and animal activity.
This Ramp and Arctic Char Recipe Makes the Most of the Rare Spring Vegetable
Looking for an easy, delicious ramp recipe? This fish dish will make the most of the elusive allium.
Watch Vintage Newsreel Footage of the D-Day Landings in Normandy
This 80-year-old archival footage shows Operation Neptune—the code name for the landings on the beaches at Normandy.
Why Do We Call Hit Movies ‘Blockbusters’?
Before the word was used to describe hit movies, ‘blockbusters’ was a nickname for a highly destructive bomb.
Horsehead Nebula Captured Like Never Before in New Images
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the sharpest images of the Horsehead Nebula ever taken.
The Luddite Movement’s Bloody Origins
The original Luddites were workers whose jobs were threatened by new technology—and who fought back.
Can You Spot the Matching License Plates in This Brainteaser?
There are two matching license plates in this puzzle—can you spot them in 60 seconds or less?
‘Burned’ vs. ‘Burnt’: What’s the Difference?
‘Burnt’ and ‘burned’ are both acceptable, but they serve different purposes (at least, they do in American English).
14 of the Most Valuable LEGO Sets You Might Have at Home
Some of the most valuable LEGO sets recreate scenes from franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter—and can earn owners some serious cash.
10 Common Phrases That Came From Pop Culture
From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.
Add This Shrimp and Green Onion Dumpling Recipe to Your Weeknight Rotation
These dumplings are both fried and steamed, resulting in the perfect consistency. They also make a simple weeknight meal.