Ellen Gutoskey
Joined: Jun 24, 2019
Ellen Gutoskey is a Mental Floss staff writer who especially loves covering pop culture, not-so-popular culture, literature, really tiny things, really giant things, and anything that was previously thought to be lost. She used to work in publishing, she's usually laughing, and you can follow her on Twitter @ellengutoskey.
10 Offbeat Terms of Endearment From History
8 Unforgettable Lip-Sync Incidents
Certified Stinker: The Leonardo da Vinci Musical Financed by Guano
When the Stars of Titanic Helped Pay the Bills for the Last Titanic Survivor
“All I get now are phone calls all day from people asking me how I feel about Leonardo DiCaprio.” —97-year-old Titanic survivor Millvina Dean.
How Long Did It Take for the Titanic to Sink?
As anyone who’s seen the movie ‘Titanic’ already knows, the ship didn’t sink immediately. So how long was the process?
Definition Detective Quiz #24
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
The Translation Mystery Behind Imagery of Moses With Horns
Here's why medieval artists loved putting horns on Moses.
10 Nautical Terms You Might Be Mispronouncing
From 'bowline' to 'topgallant,' these nautical terms don't sound how they look.
To Pre or Not to Pre: The Reason We Add ‘Pre’ Before So Many Words
The prefix ‘pre-’ often seems redundant—but it’s actually working hard to serve its purpose.
How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day Weather Predictions?
The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.
Definition Detective Quiz #1
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Definition Detective Quiz #2
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Definition Detective Quiz #3
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Definition Detective Quiz #4
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Definition Detective Quiz #5
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?