CaLea Johnson

CaLea Johnson

Joined: Jul 16, 2024

CaLea Johnson is a Mental Floss staff writer who has written content for different video game publications. She enjoys writing about weird sea creatures, science, music, and games the most. You can also find her playing the latest indie games, reading manga or folklore from different cultures, and painting random things in her spare time.

The online database covers nearly all the fossils discovered in New Zealand.

New Zealand Is the First Country to Open Its Fossil Database to the Public

Bluesky is seeing a massive influx of users.

Migrating to Bluesky? This Extension Finds Your X Followers on the App

It doesn’t look too friendly.

An Australian Zoo Needs Help Collecting Deadly Spiders and Their Eggs

PizzaHut PizzaWarmer OLV 30s

New Pizza Hut Device Converts Your Playstation Into a Pizza Warmer

They are several differences between the two.

Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?

Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.

The website expands the feature to non-Premium users.

How to Use YouTube’s New Sleep Timer Feature

The feature—once only available to Premium users—pauses videos automatically after a set time.

Consider a house’s style before investing in it.

The Most Valuable Home Styles in the U.S.

How expensive is your architectural taste?

Moo Deng continues to delight people through song.

Moo Deng the Viral Pygmy Hippo Has Inspired a Thai Pop Song

Just when you thought Moo Deng couldn’t get any cuter, GMM Music releases this banger.

If you love trivia, consider applying.

Calling All Trivia Nerds: Jeopardy! Hiring a New Researcher

Now’s your chance to become part of your favorite game show.

Don’t do this.

Why Doctors Warn Against Spending Too Much Time on the Toilet

Here’s another reason to rethink bringing your phone into the bathroom with you.

Go to Walmart if you like to save money.

These 5 Grocery Stores Have the Cheapest Private-Label Brands

These chains should be on your radar if you want to save money at the register.

Watching Christmas movies just got more fun.

Get Paid to Watch 25 Holiday Movies in 25 Days

A job that forces you to watch and review Christmas movies—what could be better?

It looks scrumptious.

Vodka Is the Secret to a Perfectly Flaky Pie Crust

Nobody likes tough pie crust. Vodka can prevent the issue.

It’s the perfect balance of cheese, tomato, and egg.

This Shakshuka Recipe Is a Cheap and Easy Weeknight Meal

If you want to switch up your weeknight dinner rotation, try this North African recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

The air looks good enough to buy.

Local Canned Air Is Being Sold as a Souvenir at Italy’s Lake Como

Forget the snow globes and ornaments. Buy souvenir air instead.

Restaurants that sell nuggets have another competitor to worry about.

Taco Bell Is Getting Into the Chicken Nugget Game

Taco Bell ventures into a surprising lane with its newest menu item: chicken nuggets.