Jake Rossen
Joined: May 6, 2013
Jake Rossen is a senior staff writer for Mental Floss.
Bad Beef: Remembering Burger King’s Infamous “Where’s Herb?” Commercial
Bee Team: Bumblebees Can Cooperate To Push LEGO Bricks, According to Science
Here's How Much the Average Teacher Earns in Each State
What’s the Story Behind Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is recognized around the country as a time to celebrate Mexico’s cultural heritage. Like a lot of days earmarked to commemorate a specific idea or event, its origins can be a little murky. Who started it, and why?
10 Hardcore Facts About HBO’s ‘Oz’
Before ‘The Sopranos’ or ‘The Wire,’ television’s golden age arguably began on HBO on July 12, 1997, when the premium network premiered Fontana’s prison drama ‘Oz.’
Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?
Supplements that promise to restore your gut health are everywhere. But not everyone can stomach them.
Goofy Gastronomy: Disney World Is Now Home to Its First Michelin-Starred Restaurant
The $295-per-plate dining experience includes seven courses but no costumed characters.
7 Things You Might Not Know About 'Calvin and Hobbes'
Bill Watterson's classic strip only ran for 10 years. It's still as popular as ever.
A Leaked Script for ‘Seinfeld’ That Was Too Disturbing to Air Has Surfaced—and It’s Pretty Dark
The 1990 script features Elaine buying a gun and making JFK assassination jokes.
Post vs. Post: The Real-Life Breakfast Betrayal Behind ‘Unfrosted,’ Netflix’s Pop-Tarts Movie
In the 1960s, Post and Kellogg's were in a race to bring toasted pastries to the masses. Their inspiration? Dog food.
The 25 Hardest Schools to Get Into in 2024
These universities are among the toughest to enroll in. One has an acceptance rate of just 1 percent.
14 of the Biggest Animal Stars in Hollywood History
Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.
The Most Popular Costco Products in (Almost) Every State
Utah sure loves those Kirkland Signature diapers.
Why Do We Call Something a “Flash in the Pan”?
The phrase used to describe a has-been reality star or trend originated on the battlefield.
‘Malignant’: Winston Churchill’s Most Hated Portraiture Is Headed to Auction
Winston Churchill so hated Graham Sutherland’s likeness of him that he had it set on fire.