Kat Long

Joined: Jun 21, 2017

Kat Long is Mental Floss's science editor and host of the Mental Floss/iHeartRadio podcast THE QUEST FOR THE NORTH POLE. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, and the Washington Post.

The 2024 Summer Olympics will open in July in Paris (barring war or a pandemic).

6 Times the Olympics Have Been Postponed or Canceled

The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is purpose-built for car camping (dog not included).

We Tried It: The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 Makes Car Camping a Breeze

Buffalo Games Hummingbird Garden Jigsaw Puzzle (left), Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Camera

12 of the Best Gifts for Bird Lovers

A few pillow covers and a portable fire pit will enliven your space.

10 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Backyard Décor

15 Great Gifts for the British History Buff On Your List

Whether they're homesick for Old Blighty or just fans of 'Bridgerton,' the British history buffs on your list will appreciate these thoughtful gifts.

6 Essential Products for Beginner Birdwatchers and Naturalists

Head outdoors and observe nature with these essential tools, like field guides, binoculars, and bird feeders.

14 Thought-Provoking Gifts for History Buffs

This holiday season, stack a few of these history-themed gifts—coffee-table books, home decor, and more—under the tree.

12 Thoughtful Gifts for DIY Enthusiasts

Whether they’re looking to make vintage photos or brew their own beer, there's a DIY kit for just about everything.

Affordable and still thoughtful? These gifts have it all.

12 Unique Gifts You Can Get for Under $25

These budget-friendly best gifts under $25 strike the perfect balance between affordability and thoughtfulness.

Bigfoot Sightings Are Probably Just Bears, Study Finds

A researcher found a significant correlation between Bigfoot sightings and black bear populations.

Watch: The Great North American Solar Eclipse Livestream

Experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 from the comfort of your phone or laptop.

10 Surprising Facts About Shoebill Storks

With its massive beak and penetrating stare, a shoebill stork is not a bird you'd want to meet in a dark alley. Read on for some little-known facts about this African icon.

Think a human always has 206 bones? Think again.

4 Big Misconceptions About the Human Body

Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.

The massive megafauna of the Ice Age / Getty / VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SPL

Misconceptions About the Ice Age

In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd thaws out a few myths about the ice age, from the idea that Earth was once frozen solid to what actually caused the mammoths’ extinction.

A detail of the Chi Rho monogram in the Book of Kells, a priceless illustrated manuscript from the Middle Ages.

5 Misconceptions About the Middle Ages

The medieval era wasn’t just a bunch of flat Earthers feasting and jousting.

Should she drink about seven more of those?

5 Misconceptions about Health and Wellness

How much water should you really drink a day? Well, it’s complicated.