CaLea Johnson
Joined: Jul 16, 2024
CaLea Johnson is a Mental Floss staff writer who has written content for different video game publications. She enjoys writing about weird sea creatures, science, music, and games the most. You can also find her playing the latest indie games, reading manga or folklore from different cultures, and painting random things in her spare time.
Rare, Black ‘Anti-Auroras‘ Spotted in Alaska
What Is ‘Snackfishing‘? The Viral Fake Food Trend to Look Out For
The Most Popular Holiday Desserts in Each State, Mapped
Why Does Your Body Jerk Awake As You’re Trying to Fall Asleep?
Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.
Brighten Up Your Holidays With Homemade Strawberry Gumdrops
Strawberry pâte de fruit are the fanciest gumdrops you’ll ever taste.
The 10 Most Fun U.S. Cities in 2024
Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?
Meet Crom Dubh na Nollaig, Scotland’s ‘Dark Crooked One of Christmas’
Scotland‘s Crom Dubh na Nollaig is a Christmas monster who scares children into behaving well.
KFC Releases Fried Chicken-Inspired Tamagotchi Toy
KFC customers in Spain can now raise their own digital fried chicken pet.
How Did Evergreen Trees Become a Christmas Symbol?
Discover the origins of the Christmas tree tradition that brings joy to millions each season.
Map Shows How Driving Etiquette Differs Around the World
This map covers the surprising driving laws and customs followed in 180 countries.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen Five Years After Fire
The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.
Missed the Northern Lights This Year? Scientists Say They’re About to Get More Active
If the northern lights are on your bucket list, the 2026 to 2027 winter season will be exciting for you.
The Updated Atari 7800+ Lets You Game Like It’s 1986
The Atari 7800+ makes it possible to play the games you haven’t touched since childhood.
Lost Emperor Penguin Who Washed Up in Australia Returns Home
A penguin named Gus captured people’s hearts when he appeared on an Australian beach not long ago. Now he’s ready to go back home.
The 25 U.S. Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas
Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.