Kirstin Fawcett

Joined: Aug 25, 2015

Kirstin Fawcett is a former staff writer for Mental Floss.

12 Facts About Maine Coons

7 Facts About Ragdoll Cats

There's more to these cats than just fluff.

10 Fancy Facts About Persian Cats

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

11 Facts About Sphynx Cats

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.

A Designer Turned Her Grandparents's World War II-Era Love Letters Into Jewelry

Instead of safekeeping her grandparents’s old love letters in a ribbon-tied shoebox, Meghan Coomes turns them into heirloom accessories.

President Barack Obama presents George Carruthers with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in February 2013.

10 Black Inventors Who Changed the World

Get to know the brilliant African American innovators who brought you blood banks, personal computers, touch-tone telephones, and more.

Gopher or groundhog? (If you chose gopher, you're correct.)

What's the Difference Between Gophers and Groundhogs?

The short answer: a lot.

7 Useful Products With a Lifetime Guarantee

It's worth it to splurge on new stuff if you know it will last forever. Here are a few items that are guaranteed to last.

ANIMALS

13 Fascinating Facts About Pallas’s Cats

The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they're not social animals. They don't even seem to like each other very much.

HISTORY

Take a Peek Inside London's Museum of Childhood

The collections contain vintage toys, many of which are no longer sold in stores.

HOLIDAYS

Don't Have Space For a Christmas Tree? Decorate a Pineapple Instead

Forego the forest vibe for a more tropical aesthetic.

For some Jewish families, a Christmas trip to a local Chinese restaurant is an annual tradition.

FOOD

The Fascinating History Behind Why Jewish Families Eat Chinese Food on Christmas

As Gentiles feast on turkey and roast beef during the Yuletide season, why do many Jews opt for chop suey? While convenience is king, other ingredients play a part in this delicious story.