Kirstin Fawcett
Joined: Aug 25, 2015
Kirstin Fawcett is a former staff writer for Mental Floss.
10 Black Inventors Who Changed the World
When ‘Clockwork Orange’ Author Anthony Burgess Wrote a Slang Dictionary
7 Majestic Facts About Devils Tower
Pop-Up Video Store to Offer 14,000 Copies of Jerry Maguire
The Jerry Maguire Video Store will open in Los Angeles on January 13, 2017.
8 Famous Figures, Past and Present, Who Claimed to Have Encountered Ghosts
Being rich, famous, or influential has plenty of perks—but escaping the spirit world’s torments isn’t necessarily one of them.
13 Facts About Siamese Cats
Like most cat breeds, the Siamese’s true origins are cloaked in mystery.
This Vincent Van Gogh Action Figure Comes Complete with Removable Ears
Today Is Art Day celebrates artist Vincent van Gogh with an action figure that comes with detachable ears.
David Bowie's Birthplace May Soon Be Home to a Giant Lightning Bolt Sculpture
The sculpture would resemble the one painted across Bowie's face on the cover of 1973's 'Aladdin Sane.'
Century-Old Graffiti Written by Hotel Waiters Discovered on the Walls of Florida Museum
Complaining about lousy tippers is a timeless tradition.
The Reason We Call People Blamed for Things “Scapegoats”
History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?
12 Fascinating Facts About Pallas’s Cats
The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.
10 Facts About Manx Cats
Manx cats can have tails of varying lengths, but only “rumpies” or “rumpy risers” are eligible to compete in the championship classes in CFA cat shows.
Here’s How to Tell What Your Voice Actually Sounds Like, Sans Recorder
A vocal coach explains how to hear what your voice really sounds like when you talk and sing.
10 Fascinating Facts About Corpse Flowers
The rare, giant plant is equal parts fascinating and foul.
8 Expert Tricks to Help Your Cat and Dog to Get Along
Peace between cats and dogs is possible—with time, strategy, and training.