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.

Keep a piece of “Purple Rain” in your home.

Prince’s Ruffled Shirt From ‘Purple Rain‘ Is Headed to Auction

It‘s a lot easier to stay active in these U.S. cities.

The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Active Lifestyles

Megalosaurus was an apex predator in Jurassic Britain.

‘Dinosaur Highway’ of 200 Footprints Uncovered in England

If you’re looking for a sign to quit social media, here it is.

You Can Earn $3000 By Quitting Social Media for 30 Days

So long, Toast-Yay!—we hardly knew you.

The Girl Scouts Are Retiring 2 Cookies After the 2025 Season

The Girl Scouts of the USA bids farewell to Toast-Yay! and S‘mores.

Here‘s how people are able to stay warm in igloos.

How Do Igloos Keep People Warm?

The interior of an igloo can be 40 to 60 degrees warmer than its surrounding environment.

The European grocery shopping method is taking TikTok by storm.

Want to Reduce Food Waste? Try Grocery Shopping the European Way

Shopping like they do in Europe may reduce food costs and waste.

Many undiscovered treasures wait in thrift shops.

The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Thrift Shopping

Find out which cities offer thrifters the best bang for their buck.

Here‘s how to keep your canine clean and happy.

How Often Do You Need to Bathe Your Dog?

The answer varies based on your pet‘s coat, activity, and skin type.

Changing your default browser in Google Chrome is no hassle.

How to Switch Your Default Search Engine From Google in Chrome

Prefer Google Chrome but not the Google search engine? That’s no problem.

These otters are so cute and helpful.

Otters Are Keeping Invasive Crabs Under Control in Monterey Bay

A new study shows that hungry sea otters are keeping Monterey Bay’s green crab population in check, one bite at a time.

The Comers received the best Christmas gift.

Family Wakes Up to Missing Dog Ringing Their Doorbell on Christmas Eve

When Brooke Comer received a Ring notification at 2:30 a.m., she didn’t expect to see her lost dog.

A head bonk is one of the biggest signs of affection from cats.

Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me?

They do it because they love you.

The UK and the U.S. have their own go-to slang for the office setting.

The Top 5 Office Slang Terms From the UK and U.S.

“Circle back,” “dodgy,” and “bandwidth” are popular slang terms.

Here‘s the remarkable Wizard Island at the Crater Lake National Park.

The 20 Best National Parks for Stargazing

There‘s no doubt that national parks are treasures, but which ones are best for those who love stars?

It's-a me, Mario!

The Most Popular Video Game Characters, According to the Internet

GTA Boom reveals people‘s favorite video game characters of the year.