Kirstin Fawcett

Joined: Aug 25, 2015

Kirstin Fawcett is a former staff writer for Mental Floss.

They’ll definitely hear your comments about their ear size.

8 Facts About Cornish Rex Cats

6 Fast Facts About Egyptian Mau Cats

5 Facts About American Bobtail Cats

One of Shakespeare's First Folios (not this one) was stolen from a cathedral in England in 1998.

7 Times Literary Works Were Stolen

8 Facts About Russian Blue Cats

Get to know the shy—but beautiful—gray kitty.

Norwegian Forest cats are wonderfully fluffy.

10 Facts About Norwegian Forest Cats

The Scandinavian feline's history can be traced back to the Vikings.

7 Facts About Birman Cats

The Birman looks kind of like the Siamese’s fluffy cousin—even though the two probably aren’t closely related.

7 Facts About Abyssinian Cats

Want a high-energy cat that’s as lively as it is lovely? Consider this feline.

12 Facts About Maine Coons

The "gentle giant" of cats is a quirky—but lovable—feline with a lot of interesting tales to tell.

7 Facts About Ragdoll Cats

The Ragdoll cat can be described in three words: big, beautiful, and friendly.

There's more to these cats than just fluff.

10 Fancy Facts About Persian Cats

The longhaired feline has a storied past—and a frenzied following.

There's more to these cats than meets the naked eye.

11 Facts About Sphynx Cats

With their angular faces, big ears, and smooth bodies, Sphynx cats are living (and purring) proof that there’s more to a kitty than its fur coat.

6 Facts About Bengal Cats

Get to know the exotic, spotted kitty.

Lyceum Theatre, London, 1897, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

When Bram Stoker Adapted Dracula for the Stage

For one of literature’s most enduring works, Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' didn’t receive much of a turnout when it was first adapted for the stage: A total of two people showed up.

50 Fascinating Facts About Cats

If you adore felines, you’re in good company: Many of history’s most famous figures—including Florence Nightingale, Pope Paul II, Mark Twain, and the Brontë sisters—all owned, and loved, cats.

Kristofer Hivju, Kit Harington, and Emilia Clarke celebrate in Game of Thrones

Cook a Game of Thrones-Inspired Feast With This Video Tutorial

Party like you're a Stark or a Lannister—minus the threat of a massacre of poisoning—with recipes for Purple Wedding pigeon pie and more.