

Jake Rossen
Joined: May 6, 2013
Jake Rossen is a senior staff writer for Mental Floss.


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Paramount, CBS Release Rules for Star Trek Fan Films
How Martin Luther King Jr. Kept Star Trek Flying High
Civil rights activist and stealth Trekker Martin Luther King Jr. had an intense conversation with one of the show's main cast members in order to keep the series intact.
The Surprising Reason Star Trek's Mr. Spock Has Green Blood
The half-human, half-Vulcan Mr. Spock doesn't bleed like the rest of us. And the reason is due to two real-life Siamese twins.
Why Do Some Chef’s Knives Have Dimples?
Also called scallops, these tiny indentations have a purpose. And it’s not just to make the knife look cute.
5 Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog in Winter
These cold weather walking tips for dogs can help you keep your pet safe, plus how to tell when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.
Rutherford B. Hayes, National Hero of Paraguay
How a largely forgotten U.S. president became a South American idol.
The Tortured Soul of Mr. Delicious, Fast Food’s Most Bizarre Mascot
The middle-aged Mr. D promoted Rax Roast Beef by complaining about his mid-life crisis and nursing a hangover.
What Exactly Is ‘Dead Weight’?
Why your drunk friend feels so much heavier than your sober buddies.
Do Pillows Really “Expire”?
Pillows work tirelessly to hold your head up. Here's how to know when they've had enough.
“Braille for Sports”: This Tech Makes It Easier for Blind Fans to Follow Games in Real Time
A new tablet uses haptic feedback to put live plays into the hands of sports fans with no or low vision.
Who Owns the ‘Titanic’?
The complicated legal case involving salvage rights to the RMS ‘Titanic’ continues, 40 years after the famous shipwreck was rediscovered.
8 Twisted 'Titanic' Myths, Debunked
Take a look at some of the more enduring misconceptions surrounding history's most famous vessel.
The Long-Lost Story of Joseph Laroche, the Only Black Man on the ‘Titanic’
There are few tales of the ‘Titanic’ left unexplored. Joseph Laroche’s story is one of them.