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.

Watch out, Spider-Man.

Meet the Darwin’s Bark Spider, Weaver of the World’s Largest Webs

This pile of yeast and bacteria could be helpful for scientists.

Researchers Are Asking Home Bakers to Donate Their Sourdough Starters to Science

India‘s Thar Desert is looking a little greener than this nowadays.

Indian’s Thar Desert Is Getting Greener, Thanks to Human Activity

Many gopher tortoises withstood the Category 4 hurricane and are now adapting to new land.

A Florida Park’s Gopher Tortoise Population Exploded Thanks to Hurricane Helene

Hard not to have fun in a place like this.

Each State’s Favorite Bachelorette Party Destination, Mapped

See which states prefer luxury spas, all-inclusive resorts, or relaxing cruises.

They look like they‘re made of glass.

Thousands of Blue Blobs Wash Up in California, Signaling Spring

Learn what these creatures are, why they appear, and if they’re safe to touch.

A ‘Monopoly’ TV series is in the making.

Netflix Is Turning the Drama of ‘Monopoly’ Into a Reality Competition Show

Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.

Plums are only one of the fruits that the grafted tree can grow.

Temple University Welcomes Tree Bred to Grow 40 Different Fruits

Artist Sam Van Aken grafted a tree that grows dozens of fruit varieties from a single trunk.

If you‘d like more than a beach vacation, Fiji is the place for you.

Fiji Is Asking Tourists to ‘Give Back’ 1 Hour of Their Vacation

The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.

Working from home is here to stay for many employees.

The 10 Best States for Working From Home

These U.S. states offer the best environments for telecommuters.

So many notifications, so little time.

Most People Struggle With Digital Clutter, With 1000 Unread Emails on Average

Spring cleaning isn‘t just for your home. It‘s important to declutter your devices, too.

Breaking news: King Kong Drone Show #kingkong #droneshow #droneLightShow

Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building

Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.

It‘s pavlova, but vegan.

This Eggless Meringue Is Made With Aquafaba

Ditch the egg whites and whip up a fluffy vegan-friendly meringue instead.

History in the Making! Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch at Philadelphia Zoo!

97-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise Breaks Record as First-Time Mom

A nearly century-old Galápagos tortoise welcomed four babies recently, boosting a critically endangered population.

Catch Pikachu and many more Pokémon in the new browser game.

Google’s New Hidden Pokémon Game Lets You Catch ‘em All

A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.

Where do your groceries come from?

This Interactive Map Shows You Where Your Food Comes From

If you’re wondering how tariffs might affect your grocery bill, use this interactive to trace the origins of your food.