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 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Is Simple and Comforting

How Much Would It Cost to Live on Sesame Street in Real Life?

The Geminid meteor shower lights up the sky over the Himalayas.

Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzle December Skies

john krasinski & rainn wilson making eachother break for 8 minutes 21 seconds | The Office Bloopers

Watch ’The Office’ Stars John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson Make Each Other Laugh in These Outtakes

There's a single red nose hiding in the scene above. Can you spot it?

Spot Rudolph Among All of the Other Reindeer in This Holiday Brainteaser

Rudolph is famous for standing out, but his red nose blends into this holiday-themed brainteaser.

Transporting food and beverage is a big part of commuter life.

14 Thoughtful Gifts for Commuters

The best gifts for commuters make your loved one’s journey to work something they’ll look forward to.

Give your favorite word nerd a gift they’ll love.

11 Thoughtful Gifts For Word Lovers

Whether they like books or word games, there's something on this list for the logophile in your life.

Squash, rosemary, and leek dumplings with a ginger dipping sauce.

These Squash and Leek Dumplings Are the Perfect Vegetarian Dish for the Holidays

If you’re looking for something to wrap besides presents this holiday season, consider making these squash and leek dumplings.

Caricature by James Gillray of Perkins Tractors being administered to a patient.

8 of History’s Greatest Charlatans

One scam was convincing enough to fool George Washington.

Before picking out your Christmas tree, try picking the tree out of this festive puzzle.

Spot the Christmas Tree in This Festive Brainteaser

As you wait for Christmas to arrive, this cheery brainteaser will get you in the holiday spirit.

The 20 U.S. Cities Where Millennials Are Moving

These Americans cities attracted the greatest percentages of Millennial transplants last year.

The Truth About Olive Garden’s “Unlimited“ Breadsticks Deal

Olive Garden makes good on its promise of unlimited breadsticks, but the deal does come with some unpublicized caveats.

Half of people had trouble spotting all seven differences between these images.

There Are Seven Differences Separating These Scenes—Try Spotting Them All

There are seven differences separating these messy scenes—see if you can spot them all in under a minute.

You can get all this (and more) with the purchase of a $3 keychain.

A $3 Keychain Will Get You Unlimited Free Frostys From Wendy’s in 2024

For just $3, you can enjoy a free Frosty with every Wendy's purchase you make for a year.

Resist the urge to leave your dishes in the sink.

Why You Should Never Let Dirty Dishes Soak in the Sink

When you put off washing the dirty dishes in your sink, you’re creating “bacteria soup” in your kitchen.

There can never be too many shades of brown on your Thanksgiving table.

Looking for a Simple Thanksgiving Side? These Herb Popovers Are Quick and Delicious

Popovers make a delicious alternative—or supplement—to the classic stuffing and rolls served with a traditional turkey dinner.