Miss Cellania

Joined: Nov 21, 2012

Miss Cellania wrote for mental_floss beginning in 2007. She is the managing editor at Neatorama and keeps a small humor blog called MissCellania.com. In her spare time, she is raising a frightening number of children in a small Kentucky town.

Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’

Apples are one way people honor the start of fall.

6 Ways to Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox

Turning into a werewolf was a popular pastime in 16th-century France.

8 Historical Accounts of Werewolves

9 Bizarre Food Museums

The stuff hanging from these trees isn't actually moss.

10 Fascinating Facts About Spanish Moss

Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor moss. But the iconic Southern plant has an interesting history.

What Exactly Is Canada Day?

Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.

John Adams predicted people would celebrate Independence Day with fireworks.

The History of Fourth of July Fireworks

The celebration of American Independence Day has never been small, subdued, or quiet. Here’s why the Fourth of July is illuminated with colorful displays in major cities, small towns, and backyards.

Krampus seems more suited to Halloween than Christmas.

8 Legendary Monsters of Christmas

Fans of 'The Office' may recognize Belsnickel, but you should also get to know other Christmas monsters like Krampus and the Yule Lads.

6 Perfectly Nice Places with Terrifying Names

When you live in a place called Hell, you have to have a sense of humor.

The 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history in 1969 when they became the first people to step foot on the Moon. Ten others have followed in their footsteps.

10 Creative Ways to Prepare a Turkey

Love all things pumpkin spice? There's a turkey recipe for that.

10 Impressive Yarnbombing Projects

Yarnbombers make the world cozy and colorful, one tree, tank, or bench at a time.

8 Surprising Uses for Peeps

Do something new with those small blobs of sugary goodness.

The Bloody Benders, America's First Serial Killer Family

The Benders lured travelers in with food and lodging, but their guests were never seen again.

A huge queue outside the Board of Health offices in Centre Street, New York, for licenses to sell alcohol shortly after the repeal of prohibition. The repeal of prohibition was a key policy of Franklin Roosevelt's government as it allowed the government an opportunity to raise tax revenues at a time of economic hardship.

84 Years Ago Today: Goodbye Prohibition!

It was 84 years ago today that the Twenty-First Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, repealing the earlier Amendment that declared the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcohol illegal in the United States.

10 Famous Birthdays in May

Here are just a few of the notable people born this month.