Mental Floss
  • AMAZING FACTS
  • BIG QUESTIONS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • #TBT
    • MOVIES
    • MUSIC
    • POP CULTURE
    • TV
  • HISTORY
    • HISTORY
    • ARCHAEOLOGY
    • BAD OLD DAYS WITH A.J. JACOBS
    • BIOGRAPHIES
    • KING TUT
    • TITANIC
    • WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
  • LISTS
    • LISTS
    • BOOKS
    • FOOD
    • LANGUAGE
    • WORDS
  • LIVE SMARTER
    • LIVE SMARTER
    • HEALTH
    • SMART SHOPPING
    • TRAVEL
    • HACKS
    • FUN
  • QUIZZES
    • QUIZZES
    • KENNECTIONS WITH KEN JENNINGS
    • BRAINTEASERS
  • SCIENCE
    • SCIENCE
    • ANIMALS
    • ENVIRONMENT
    • SPACE
  • ALL STORIES
  • NEWSLETTER
      Chris Corlew

      Chris Corlew

      Joined: Oct 28, 2022

      Chris Corlew (he/him) is a writer and musician living in Chicago. His work has appeared in Cotton Xenomorph, Vagabond City, and Cracked. With Bob Sykora, he is the co-host of The Line Break, a podcast about poetry. With Brendan Johnson, he is one half of b and the shipwrecked sailor, a musical project and writing collaboration. He can be found on Twitter @thecorlew.

      Think you know these classic literary monsters? These compelling modern-day retellings will have you doing a double take.

      11 Contemporary Updates To Classic Literary Monsters

      Turns out, Fluffy doesn’t make the cut.

      The Most Popular Pet Names of 2023 in Each U.S. State

      It's not cheugy if you believe it.

      Is ‘Main Character Energy’ a Real Thing? Here’s What It Is—and How To Tell if You Have It

      Surprisingly, the top spot does not come with mouse ears.

      The 10 Most Popular Theme Parks in the U.S., According to Visitor Reviews

      Here's which European cities are best prepared for a "smart city" future.

      The 10 “Smartest” Cities in Europe

      Which European cities are best prepared for a “smart city” future? According to researchers, London leads the way.

      Chris Corlew
      Turns out, those weird shapes actually serve a pretty big function.

      What Are Those Circles and Squares on My Car’s Bumper?

      Those funky circles and squares you might see on a car’s bumper aren’t just for show—they actually come in handy if you ever need your car towed.

      Chris Corlew
      Getting snowed in with these books wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

      11 Wintry Books To Read Under Your Warmest Blanket

      Get snowed in with the best books to read in winter, including “Snowblind” by Ragnar Jónasson, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” and other great reads.

      Chris Corlew
      Mental Floss
      ABOUT
      CONTACT US
      NEWSLETTERS
      PRIVACY POLICY
      COOKIE POLICY
      TERMS OF SERVICE
      ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
      SITEMAP
      A-Z Index

      © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved