Kerry Wolfe

Kerry Wolfe

Kerry Wolfe was Deputy Editor at Mental Floss focusing on the pets, history, and travel verticals. She was previously a Places Editor at Atlas Obscura, where she covered offbeat travel. Outside of work, you'll either find her at the barn with her horse, wandering the woods, or attempting to learn everything she can about her local wildlife.

'Tis the season to wow your friends with your holiday knowledge.

If you’re looking to wow a crowd with fun, obscure facts and tidbits about all things Christmas, we have you covered—and we’ve also sprinkled in a handful of holiday quizzes so you can test your knowledge, too.

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Pregnancy is wild.

The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.

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Furniture is no match for a cat’s claws.

You may not be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can try to prevent them from shredding your couch to bits or gouging the door frames so badly you have to forfeit your apartment’s security deposit. 

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She's probably looking at one of our map or dog pieces.

Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.

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