Ethan Trex
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Ethan was the Editorial Director/VP, Strategy at mental_floss. Likes: doughnuts, spirits (liquor), spirits (supernatural), donuts. Dislikes: injuries.
The Not-So-Glamorous Early Jobs of 23 Famous People
Henry Ford's Attempt to Make Us All Pilots
The Fascinating Stories Behind 15 Celebrity Stage Names
8 Sparkling Facts About Champagne
As midnight approaches on December 31, more than a few of us will pop open a bottle or two of champagne to help ring in the New Year. Here are a few nuggets you can share with fellow revelers.
6 Surprising Facts About Boxing Day
Boxing Day occurs on December 26, and continues to be a big day for shopping.
A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?
Why We Eat What We Eat on Thanksgiving
We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.
15 Surprising Facts About Bing Crosby
You know him as the man who sang "White Christmas" and co-starred in a slew of movies with Bob Hope. But here are some facts about Bing Crosby that might surprise you.
Why Can’t I Use My Cell Phone on an Airplane?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bars the use of all transmitting devices in the off chance that transmissions could interfere with a plane’s navigation and communications equipment and cause system malfunctions.
The Origins of 7 Common Units of Measurement
Ever wonder why there are 5280 feet in a mile?
Why Does Humidity Make Us Feel Hotter?
Is it really not the heat, but the humidity? With temperatures spiking around the world, it's a good time to answer some questions about the heat index.
7 Facts About the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
There have already been a few surprises and upsets at this year's Wimbledon tennis tournament—officially known as The Championships, Wimbledon.
9 Things You Should Know About the Kentucky Derby
Put on a fancy hat, grab a mint julep, and become the best-informed person at your Derby party.
42 Unusual Majors Your College Probably Didn't Offer
From beer to bowling, here are some of the more interesting subjects you can major in at dozens of colleges across America.