Jennifer M Wood

Joined: Feb 20, 2013

Jennifer M. Wood is the managing editor of Mental Floss, and oversees the site's entertainment coverage and social media accounts. She has written about movies, TV, travel, and more for WIRED, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Rolling Stone, Vulture, Esquire, The A.V. Club, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, UPROXX, and various other outlets.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of her coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953

Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s History-Making 1953 Coronation

On the set of 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'

65 Facts About the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Try out some of these words in your next Scrabble game.

11 Words That Will Win You Any Game of Scrabble

The Warriors Reunited to Recreate Their Subway Ride to Coney Island

25 Things to Look for During the 24-Hour 'A Christmas Story' Marathon

You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark's 'A Christmas Story'?

This instant holiday classic has been entertaining comedy lovers for decades.

42 Festive Facts About ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is the gift that keeps on giving (and you kind of have Stanley Kubrick to thank for its existence).

Can You Spot the Sheep Among the Santas?

In this Christmas hidden object brainteaser, Hungarian artist Dudolf has concealed a single sheep amid a flock of Santas.

A tugboat on the Thames near Tower Bridge in heavy smog, 1952.

The Great Smog Descended on London 70 Years Ago, and Took Almost as Long to Solve

Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.

Can You Spot the Cat in This Sea of Owls?

You'll need some serious owl eyes to solve this hidden image brainteaser by Gergely “Dudolf” Dudás.

The Forgotten Music Careers of 15 Famous Actors

In the 1980s, Eddie Murphy wanted to party all the time—and sing about it.

The Dark and Mysterious Origins of 10 Classic Nursery Rhymes

When it comes to pure terror fuel in prose form, Stephen King has got nothing on Mother Goose. Some have speculated that these nursery rhymes have roots in Viking rampages and plagues.

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Jubilee Pageant

25 Royals in the Line of Succession to the British Throne

While King Charles III is only just getting started, here are the royals who could one day take his place on the throne—in one very specific order.

According to 'The Handmaid's Tale' author Margaret Atwood, her book isn't science fiction.

8 Fascinating Facts About Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Even if you’ve binge-watched the Emmy Award-winning TV adaptation of 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' there’s still much to be learned from, and about, the book.

18 Surprising Facts About 'Just One of the Guys'

'Just One of the Guys' director Lisa Gottlieb helped us uncover some little-known facts about the 1985 gender-bending teen comedy.

7 Amazing Roles That James Caan Rejected

‘The Godfather’ star James Caan was just as famous for the roles he didn’t play as the ones he did.

17 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 19 Almost-EGOTS)

On June 12, 2022, Jennifer Hudson won a Tony—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.