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.

Designer Kerwin Frost and his McNugget Buddies.

McNugget Buddies Make a Comeback in McDonald’s Limited-Edition Happy Meals

Roy Scheider (left) and Robert Shaw in 'Jaws' (1975).

20 Famous Movie Lines You’re Probably Misquoting

Five-Timers Club members Emma Stone, Paul Rudd, and Tina Fey.

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

The Royal Ballet's Steven McRae and Roberta Marquez as the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy in 2012.

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.

Part of a tablet—regarding wheat, animal hides, and other supplies—on display in the British Museum.

8 Illuminating Facts About the Vindolanda Tablets

The Vindolanda tablets tell us a lot about life in early Roman Britain.

There's no shame in dragging it to the car on a tarp.

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.

Doesn't the traffic light itself already cover this?

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.

Since when is Netflix a social media app?

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.

Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher in 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.'

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.

James Gandolfini and Edie Falco star in 'The Sopranos.'

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.

Iman Vellani, Brie Larson, and Teyonah Parris star in 'The Marvels' (2023).

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.