

Ellen Gutoskey
Joined: Jun 24, 2019
Ellen Gutoskey is a Mental Floss staff writer who especially loves covering pop culture, not-so-popular culture, literature, really tiny things, really giant things, and anything that was previously thought to be lost. She used to work in publishing, she's usually laughing, and you can follow her on Twitter @ellengutoskey.


20 Famous Movie Lines You’re Probably Misquoting

All 25 Members of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Five-Timers Club

8 Magical Facts About ‘The Nutcracker’
Recreate Buddy the Elf’s Iconic Breakfast Spaghetti With This Meal Kit
Buddy the Elf tops his spaghetti with syrup, marshmallows, and Pop-Tarts. You can, too.
8 Illuminating Facts About the Vindolanda Tablets
The Vindolanda tablets tell us a lot about life in early Roman Britain.
These U.S. National Forests Let You Chop Down a Christmas Tree for $10 or Less
Here's how to get a national forest Christmas tree permit.
What’s the Point of a “Wait for Green” Traffic Sign?
The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.
What ‘Sic’ Means—And How To Use It Correctly
The literal meaning of ‘sic’ is ‘so’ or ‘thus.’ But the way writers use it is a little more nuanced.
The World’s 25 Most Popular Apps by Download
This list of the world’s most downloaded apps includes everything from TikTok to Candy Crush.
What Is the Longest Song Ever Recorded?
The Guinness World Record holder for longest song ever is based on a 16th-century Indian poem.
The 25 Best Movie Sequels of All Time, According to Internet Voters
It's hard to nail the second movie in a series—here are 25 successes.
Why Is My Turkey Wearing Frilly Paper Hats On Its Legs?
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
12 Great Thanksgiving TV Episodes You Can Stream Right Now
From ‘The Sopranos’ to ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,’ these TV shows capture all the things you love (or hate) about Thanksgiving.
25 of the Most Confusing Acronyms and Initialisms
You’re not the only person who has Googled “NPC meaning” of late.
Conquering the MCU: How to Watch the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order
Should you watch the Marvel movies in order of release or chronological order? And what about those Marvel TV shows? Here’s everything you need to know.