Rebecca OConnell

Joined: May 23, 2014

Rebecca O'Connell is a former assistant editor for mentalfloss.com. She lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend and a Venus fly trap because she's not allowed to get a dog.

10 Facts About Yorkshire Terriers

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20 Smart Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week

People throughout history have loved pugs.

12 Fun Facts About Pugs

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11 Facts About French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs may have roots in England, but they’re now the most popular dog breed in the United States.

There's more to these cute little amphibians than meets the eye.

11 Fascinating Axolotl Facts

Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.

9 Facts About Bull Terriers

It’s impossible not to have fun when you’re hanging out with this goofy breed.

11 Facts About Huskies

Siberian huskies are known for their wolfish good looks, but deep down, they’re all dog.

10 Facts About Saint Bernards

When you think of Saint Bernards, you probably think of the massive canines of the Swiss Alps, depicted in paintings delivering brandy to lost or stranded hikers.