Shayna Murphy

Joined: Aug 20, 2021

Shayna Murphy is an associate editor for Mental Floss who loves covering everything from secrets of ghost hunters to wrestling memorabilia. When she isn't hunched over a laptop and busy adding Oxford commas to stories, you can find her belting out tunes at karaoke, trying—and failing—to master cross stitching, and watching way too many midnight movies.

Who Was Madeleine Astor? The Gilded Beginnings and Harrowing Survival of the Titanic’s Most Famous Widow

1 Fact About Every Best Picture Oscar Winner

6 Words and Phrases Brought to You by Hollywood

Boston Slang: 25 Wicked Good Terms You Should Know

11 of the Most Valuable Transformers Toys From the ‘80s

Loved collecting Transformers as a kid? From Optimus Prime to a Megatron figure that changed into a gun, discover which of these G1 toys from the 1980s is the most valuable today.

This pupper isn't amused by the high-priced holiday swag, either.

What to Buy In March—And What You Should Probably Skip

Whether you're looking for St. Patrick’s Day decorations or a new winter coat, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—during the month of March.

Dig into deeper discounts on lawn care essentials this April.

What to Buy In April—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

Searching for the best discounts in April? From Wayfair's Way Day sale to spring sales events at The Home Depot and Lowe's, this month can get be a great time to save on lawn care essentials, home goods, and more.

Whether you're on a hike or at a game, this portable fan is designed to travel with you.

This Wearable Neck Fan Looks Weird, But It Will Help You Stay Cool During the Next Heat Wave

Enjoy the breeze wherever you go with this weird but useful wearable neck fan from Amazon.

Capture the sweetness of the season with these thoughtful finds.

Uncommon Goods Has Great Valentine’s Day Gifts—and These Are the Best To Get for Under $50

From heart-shaped vases to chocolate treats and more, these are the best Valentine’s Day gifts under $50 you can still grab at Uncommon Goods.

11 Best Gifts For 'Titanic' Buffs

With 'Titanic'-themed gifts like 3D puzzle ship replicas and bestselling books, our wish lists will go on—and on.

Experts recommend the Theragun Prime, but is this popular massage gun really worth buying?

Theragun Prime Review: Is This Popular Massage Gun Actually Worth It?

Experts swear by Therabody's elite line of percussive massage guns. Here's what happened when we put the Theragun Prime to the test.

No more wringing your hands over how to clean your floors.

Reviewers Say This TikTok-Famous Mop Will Make Your Floors Look Completely Spotless

This O-Cedar mop and bucket has caused a sensation online, and here's why.

MeUndies Just Released New Barbie and ‘Shark Week’-Themed Collections—and You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Drawer

Whether you’re obsessed with Barbie or you just really love sharks, these new limited-edition collections from MeUndies can make your summer even more fun.

You can get these top-rated scents for a steal.

Love Candles? You Can Get Select Scents From Yankee Candle on Sale for Half Off

Love Yankee Candle? Thanks to this early October Prime Day deal, you can get select large jar candles for half off.

Get heirloom quality without breaking the bank.

Le Creuset Is Having a Huge Fall Sale—and It’s Your Chance to Save Big on Casserole Dishes and More

During Le Creuset’s Fall Bake Sale, you can get top-rated cocottes, casserole dishes, and more for up to 30 percent off.

Make Jack Skellington the true king of your pumpkin patch this Halloween.

Skelly Who? Meet Home Depot’s Newest Giant Skeleton—A 13-Foot Jack Skellington

The Home Depot is back with a new Halloween collection featuring a 13-foot, animatronic Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”