

Jennifer M Wood
Joined: Feb 20, 2013
Jennifer M. Wood was the managing editor of Mental Floss, and oversaw the site's entertainment coverage and social media accounts. She has written about movies, TV, travel, and more for WIRED, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Rolling Stone, Vulture, Esquire, The A.V. Club, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, UPROXX, and various other outlets.


31 Famous People Rejected by 'Saturday Night Live'

9 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Movies That Were Never Made

16 Facts About ‘This Is Spinal Tap’
11 of the Most Expensive Typos in History
From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.
Facebook’s Reaction Buttons Have Gotten a Star Trek-Themed Makeover
Give that post a Vulcan salute.
15 Things You Might Not Know About Robert Altman
The seven-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind M*A*S*H and Gosford Park, who would have turned 100 this year, changed how we watch—and hear—movies. He also tattooed Harry S. Truman’s dog.
26 Big Facts About Pee-wee Herman
In the summer of 1985, Paul Reubens introduced America’s youth—and millions of young-at-heart adults—to a new kind of comedy.
The Great Smog Descended on London More Than 70 Years Ago—And its Cause Took Almost As Long to Discover
Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.
25 Surprising Facts About ‘Home Alone’
Discover these fascinating facts about "Home Alone," the John Hughes Christmastime classic about a couple of bungling burglars and a kid left behind for the holidays.
All National Parks Are Offering Free Admission on Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, you can visit any one of the National Park Service's more than 400 parks on Monday, November 11, 2024, for free.
9 Original ‘Star Wars’ Reviews
George Lucas’s long-simmering space was described as both “puerile” and “the most beautiful movie serial ever made.”
The Strange Origins of 25 Popular Songs
You’ve hummed along to them in the car, belted them out in the shower, and performed them on karaoke night. But do you really know what the lyrics to even some of your favorite songs are talking about?
25 Outrageous Quotes from Salvador Dalí
Salvador Dalí had a lot of interesting things to say about art, ambitions, and more.
What‘s the Oldest Curse Word in English?
The four-letter words that still have the power to offend took a circuitous route out of our mouths and into our language.
Should You Keep Your Pets Indoors During a Solar Eclipse?
Humans will gaze in awe at the sun during the Great North American total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but for your pets, it will be just a normal day.