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Michele Debczak
Joined: Aug 11, 2015
Michele Debczak is a Senior Staff Writer for Mental Floss. Some of her favorite subjects include defunct theme park rides, weird-looking sea creatures, and fast food history. When she's not writing, she's probably reading about unsolved mysteries on Wikipedia.
![This American icon has become a rare sight. This American icon has become a rare sight.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mentalfloss/01j3dh6ddpmfbmpszsnd.png)
![Bagel history is far from simple. Bagel history is far from simple.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3838,h_2158,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mentalfloss/01j333b5kryv8takgs29.jpg)
A Brief History of Bagels
![You don't have to organize a full afternoon tea service to enjoy these scones. You don't have to organize a full afternoon tea service to enjoy these scones.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_115/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mentalfloss/01j2caq03cstzs885eqq.jpg)
These Lemon Cherry Scones Are Equal Parts Fancy and Simple
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“You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat”: How Jaws’s Most Famous Line Came to Be
Why Do Milk Jugs Have Those Inverted Circles?
The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.
How to Spot—and Prevent—Overheating in Pets This Summer
Every pet owner should learn the signs of overheating and the best ways to prevent it.
This Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche Is the Perfect Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
If you’re looking for an easy recipe for leek and goat cheese quiche, look no further.
How Do You Handcuff a One-Armed Person?
Adaptability comes in handy. So does a belt.
This Vanilla Panna Cotta Is the Perfect End to Any Summer Dinner Party
If you want a grown-up alternative to ice cream, you can't go wrong with this panna cotta recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.
Browse a Medieval Bestiary That Once Belonged to Henry VIII
See a digital scan of the sumptuously decorated book that had a surprisingly humble origin.
Meet the Joro Spider: The ‘Flying’ Arachnid That Could Soon Invade the Northeast
The invasive Joro spider is venomous and as big as your palm, but its taste for stink bugs means it could do more good than harm.
7 Deep-Sea Sharks That Will Haunt Your Dreams
The creepiest sharks are found thousands of feet beneath the sea.
How to Safely Extinguish a Grease Fire
Step one: Do NOT pour water on it!
A Hefty History of Fat Bear Week
Take a look at the origins of Fat Bear Week, an annual celebration of the brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve.
This Blanket Poncho From Therm-A-Rest Makes Camping Cozy in Any Weather
The Honcho Poncho from Therm-A-Rest combines weatherproof outerwear with a cozy camping blanket.
Kickstart the Holiday Season with These Ugly Christmas Sweaters from Spencer’s
Spencer’s line of ugly Christmas sweaters are perfect for your next holiday party (though maybe not for dinner at Grandma's).