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.

LEGO is showing customers it cares about the environment.

LEGO Wants to Source Half Its Plastic from Renewable Materials by 2026

A breathtaking view of Wosnesenski Lake in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay State Park.

The Top 10 State Parks in the U.S.

Who knew a chair could be so nostalgic?

JELL-O Is Entering the Home Goods Space With a Line of Inflatable Furniture

Guess where Hawaii ranks on this list.

The 20 Happiest States in 2024

Harry Potter is returning to the screen.

Calling All Wizards: HBO Is Holding Open Casting for Its New Harry Potter Series

The open casting call for HBO’s rendition of the original Harry Potter series has officially begun.

Can you spot the hidden key in this mess?

Can You Spot the Key Among the Boxes?

Test your observational skills and find the key in this hidden image puzzle.

Dolly Parton at the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards

Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Wine Brand

Country music legend Dolly Parton just released her new wine brand, Dolly Wines. See which products are available in your region.

Now is the perfect time to add the northern lights to your bucket list.

The 10 Most Affordable Places to See the Northern Lights

Planning to see the northern lights soon? Take a look at these hotel prices before booking your trip.

We'll see some gorgeous views later this month.

Don't Miss the Harvest Supermoon Partial Lunar Eclipse This Month

This fall, sky-gazers will be treated to a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse on the same night.

Retro consoles will always have a place in our hearts.

The 10 Most Valuable Retro Video Game Consoles

If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.

These creepy crawlers must defend themselves from many predators, such as lizards, snakes, and birds.

Tarantulas May Have Evolved Hair to Defend Against Army Ants

A new study on tarantulas reveals surprising insights into their relationship with army ants.

Do you know all of the abbreviations on this list?

The 20 Most-Googled Text Abbreviations

See which text abbreviations have people turning to Google.

Porbeagle sharks can grow up to 12 feet long and can weigh around 500 pounds.

7-Foot Shark Likely Eaten By Great White in First Documented Attack of Its Kind

The new discovery could change the way scientists think about shark predation.

This recipe is a great way to upgrade spaghetti.

Make This Tomato Sauce Recipe a Staple in Your Home

Try this tomato sauce recipe from ICE if you’re bored of pre-packaged options.

Scientists can now better understand how supermassive black holes and stars interact.

See How Black Holes Shred Stars in This Groundbreaking Simulation

A scientific breakthrough in astrophysics demonstrates how stars and supermassive black holes interact.

Shiitake mushrooms (left) are edible, while fly agaric (right) is extremely toxic, causing serious symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.

Mushrooms vs. Toadstools: What’s the Difference?

The definitions of toadstools and mushrooms are a bit intertwined.