Kristen Richard

Joined: Oct 28, 2019

Kristen Richard is a former assistant editor for Mental Floss.

10 Facts About Madame Clicquot, the Queen of a Champagne Dynasty

10 of Amazon’s Best-Selling Office Chairs

12 of the Best Robot Vacuums, According to Amazon Reviews

Impress your guests with delicious cocktails without hiring a bartender.

This At-Home Cocktail Maker Will Make You Feel Like an Expert Bartender

Franz Reichelt is now remembered as the "flying tailor."

14 Experiments Gone Wrong

In this episode of 'The List Show,' we take a look at experiments throughout history that definitely did not go according to plan.

University of California and McMaster University Are Offering Their Learning How to Learn Course Online for Free

Learning How to Learn, offered by the University of California, San Diego and McMaster University, teaches you how to combat procrastination, process new information, and much more.

If your plants are low on water, this herb garden from GardenByte will send an alert right to your phone.

This Indoor Herb Garden Monitors Your Plants' Health, Sends Alerts to Your Phone, and Even Recommends Recipes

The planter from GardenByte can grow up to 39 plants at one time and will send notifications about your herbs to your phone.

The nubuck leather and Gore-Tex will ensure your feet will always stay dry.

The New Vasque All-Terrain Hiking Boots Are Waterproof, Lightweight, and Built to Last

If you're looking for a pair of dependable, waterproof, and lightweight hiking boots, then check out this new line from Vasque.

This bag features many prominent women scientists.

Celebrate Trailblazing Women in Science With This Tote Bag

This bag is decorated with the faces of pioneers like Ada Lovelace, Sally Ride, and many more scientists who paved the way for others.

You'll never look at these hit songs quite the same way again.

“I Wanna Hold Your Ham” and Other Hilarious Misunderstood Song Lyrics Grace These Unique Coasters

You can find misheard hits from the Beatles, the Eagles, Pat Benatar, and more on these coasters from UncommonGoods.

These Costco-Themed Pajamas Pay Homage to Their Famous Pizza and Sample Tables

These Costco-themed flannel pajamas are comfortable and covered in humorous illustrations that capture everything people have come to know and love about the retailer.

Julius Caesar

Learn more about Caesar's political career, his affair with Cleopatra, his death, and much more.

YouTube Star Coyote Peterson Brings 'Misunderstood' Animals to His New Animal Planet Series

Coyote Peterson gives Mental Floss the scoop on his new Animal Planet series, 'Brave the Wild'—and reveals how snapping turtles figure into the story.

This Museum-Themed Playset Teaches Kids About Classic Art While Feeding Their Own Creativity

With a coloring book, magnets, stickers, and more, this playset has everything you need to get your kids interested in classic art.

The Circular smart ring is designed to look simple and appropriate for any occasion.

This Smart Ring Offers Personalized Wellness Advice by Analyzing Your Sleep Patterns and Fitness Levels

This smart ring will help you learn more about your fitness, sleep, and overall well-being, and then give you steps to make improvements.

This Three-in-One Coffee Maker Lets You Make Cold Brew, French Press, and Pour-Over Java

Sometimes you like iced, and other times you like hot—and now you don’t need to decide between one or the other when brewing coffee at home.