

Kirstin Fawcett
Joined: Aug 25, 2015
Kirstin Fawcett is a former staff writer for Mental Floss.


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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NEWS
Lexington, Kentucky Residents Can Pay Parking Tickets With Canned Goods
The “Food for Fines” program allows one wrong to make a right.