Jake Rossen is a writer, editor, and curator of fine comic strip art. (Except Garfield.) His byline can be found within the pages of The New York Times, ESPN.com, Wired.com and a slew of health and fitness-related publications.
When a twentysomething editor gambled on her career, she created a publishing phenomenon.... READ ON
The long-running game show is adored by millions. But there was a time—and another time, and one more time—when questions swirled around its survival.... READ ON
Canadian inventor Troy Hurtubise has gone bankrupt developing grizzly-proof suits. Now, he claims he can cure cancer. A lesson on the perils of backyard ingenuity.... READ ON
Stories about the author, the boy, and his stuffed tiger.... READ ON
For the December issue of mental_floss magazine, Jake Rossen managed to do something we thought was impossible—he snagged an interview with the legendary Bill Watterson.... READ ON
Not all actors are reluctant to reprise famous performances for smaller audiences. Here are six who inhabited signature roles without film cameras rolling.... READ ON
Growing up often means prioritizing work over fun stuff. Unless, of course, your job involves nothing but fun stuff.... READ ON
Check out these five ways the Big Blue Boy Scout actually made a difference outside of the comics pages.... READ ON
Here are some lesser-known but significant evolutions in the art and business of movies.... READ ON
May 7 marks National Teacher Day, part of a weeklong celebration for educators who work tirelessly to make certain we can still function in the event the Internet happens to break.... READ ON
Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass.
