Stacy Conradt
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Stacy Conradt has been contributing to Mental Floss since 2008. As an avid board game lover, she is especially fond of her work on Split Decision and Mixed Nuts. In her spare time (ha) she likes to run badly and visit roadside attractions that make most people cringe. She never met an Abe Lincoln tribute she didn't love. If you have one to suggest, let her know at twitter.com/stacy_writes.
Why Do We Cook So Many Foods at 350 Degrees?
12 Festive Facts About ‘A Christmas Story’
The Origins of 12 Christmas Traditions
35 Celebrities Who Served in the Military
You probably didn’t know about a few of these celebrity veterans who served the red, white, and blue.
10 Famous Uses of the Ouija Board
Sylvia Plath often broke out her Ouija Board to speak to her spirit guide, Pan.
The Objects 10 Celebrities Took to the Grave
Favorite alcoholic beverages, signature accessories, and reading material are a few of the items that these artists took with them to the afterlife.
The Time Wes Craven Called Out a High School in the ‘Scream’ Credits
Wes Craven’s meta-horror film spawned a handful of sequels—and a possible backlash against one California community.
How 8 Iconic Horror Movie Villains Were Created
When you know what goes into making them—ping pongs, for example—even the most frightening horror movie monsters become less scary.
8 Notorious Séances Involving Celebrities
Harry Houdini and Princess Diana are just a few of the spirits that mediums have tried to contact over the years.
The Stories Behind 8 ‘Witch’ Graves
When these supposed spell-casters died, the stories about them lived on.
The Time Andrew Jackson Won the Vote But Lost the Presidency
In 1824, Jackson both won the popular vote and got the most votes in the electoral college, but lost the election anyway.
The Forgotten Uses of 9 Everyday Objects
The tiny little pocket on your jeans, the hole in your pot handle, and the drawer under your oven were designed with specific purposes in mind.
The Last Words and Final Moments of 39 U.S. Presidents
Some presidents’ last words have been profound (“This is the last of earth; I am content”) and others have been merely practical (“Help!”).
10 Famous Archaeological Hoaxes
From forged artworks to fake mummies and even fraudulent orangutan bones, archaeological hoaxes fool scientists and stir the public’s imagination—until the culprits are forced to come clean.
11 Extinct, Dead, and Dormant U.S. Languages
Not all languages stick around forever. Some of these 11 tongues are extinct, some are dead or dormant, and some are finding new life.