

Jake Rossen
Joined: May 6, 2013
Jake Rossen is a senior staff writer for Mental Floss.


The Reason So Many Los Angeles Apartments Don't Come With Refrigerators

Cattitude: When 'Garfield' Made the Leap From Page to Stage

How a Priest's Vow of Poverty Is Complicating a 'Wizard of Oz' Dress Auction
The 14 Best Movies You Can Stream On Disney+ Right Now
Who needs Obi-Wan Kenobi when you've got Inigo Montoya?
Dolphins Taste Each Other's Pee to Identify Friends
Dolphins don't just use vocalization to find pals: They also take urine samples.
14 Secrets of Costco Employees
From nail polish bans to free Thanksgiving turkeys, several Costco employees shared what it's really like to work at the world’s coziest warehouse.
What Is the Blue Plate Special, and How Did It Get Started?
Diners love to highlight their blue plate special. But what's so special about it?
The 8 Best Horror Movies to Stream on Amazon Prime Right Now
Subscribers to the Amazon Prime streaming service have access to some serious scares. Here's what to watch when you're in the mood for something spooky.
'Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!' A Crushing History of Monster Trucks
With 66-inch wheels, Bigfoot could crush puny sedans like bugs—and America was here for it.
The 12 Best TV Shows to Stream on Amazon's Prime Video Right Now
From 'Reacher' to 'As We See It' to 'The Boys,' Amazon's streaming service has something binge-worthy for every taste.
'The Offer': Did the Mob Really Make 'The Godfather' Producers Remove the Word 'Mafia' From the Script?
The most famous film about the mafia was made with the help of the mafia—but they had demands.
ENTERTAINMENT
Viewer Beware: A New 'Stranger Things' Monopoly Game Spoils the Upcoming Fourth Season
The early release of a new tie-in 'Monopoly' game has spoiled the fates of certain residents of Hawkins, Indiana.
WEIRD
Sell-Shocked: The Pyramid Schemer Who Convinced His Targets to Climb Into Coffins
“Self-help seminars” that consisted of psychological torture and physical abuse were just one of William Penn Patrick’s schemes.
TBT
'It Tastes Like a Crayola': When Pepsi Went Blue
In 2002, Pepsi asked teens what they wanted out of a cola. Then the company actually acted on their advice.
BOOKS
12 Novels That Won Both the Hugo and Nebula Awards
These 12 classic and contemporary titles doubled up on awards recognition--all the better to stake their claim on your nightstand.