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.
Meet Crom Dubh na Nollaig, Scotland’s ‘Dark Crooked One of Christmas’
KFC Releases Fried Chicken-Inspired Tamagotchi Toy
How Did Evergreen Trees Become a Christmas Symbol?
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.
Get Into the Holiday Spirit With These Festive Macarons
These Christmas-themed macarons are worth the effort.
Why Does ’Phony’ Mean Fake?
The origins of the term come from the Irish word for “ring.”
Trade in Your D20 for This Digital D&D Watch
Ditch the dice and grab the Timestop D-20 for your next D&D session.
Sick of Your Instagram Algorithm? Meta Is Testing a Way to Reset It
Meta is currently testing a new feature that will give users a fresh start.
The 20 Most Popular Baby Names of 2024
Parenting website BabyCenter has reported the latest news on the most popular names for boys and girls in 2024.
New Zealand Is the First Country to Open Its Fossil Database to the Public
New Zealand’s open-access fossil database makes it easier for scientists to collaborate.