Jill Harness
Mental Floss
San Diego, CA, United States
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Meet the Sea Slug With the Disposable Penis
Fans of '90s alternative music may recall King Missile's big single, "Detachable Penis." While the song may have been silly, it turns out than in the animal world, the idea isn't all that bizarre—at least not to the sea slug Chromodoris reticulata. → Read More
11 of the Best STEM Toys for Kids of All Ages
Whether your kid is into robots, chemistry, or the wonders of slime, these STEM toys will make playtime more engaging. → Read More
11 Products Every Tea Lover Should Check Out
Whether you're looking to try a new loose-leaf tea or are just in the market for an electric kettle, these products will help you brew the perfect cup. → Read More
11 Quirky Kitchen Products to Make Eating at Home a Little More Exciting
Eating at home every day can get dull after a while, but not with a Baby Yoda tiki mug or Shredder cheese grater on your kitchen table. → Read More
10 Brilliant Kits to Help You Learn New Skills
Whether you want to learn how to knit, make chocolate truffles, or make slime, these kits will help you learn anything you set out to discover. → Read More
10 Toasty Products for People Who Are Always Cold
If you find yourself always reaching for a blanket or shivering no matter what season we're in, check out these products that are sure to keep you warm this winter. → Read More
10 Ways You Can Help Small Businesses This Holiday Season
While the most obvious way to support small businesses is to buy their goods or services online or in person, there are other ways to help small businesses as well. → Read More
8 Famous People Who Earned Purple Hearts
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com. → Read More
8 Famous People Who Earned Purple Hearts
General George Washington created the “Badge for Military Merit” on August 7, 1782. → Read More
35 Celebrities Who Served Our Country
Here are a few famous faces who have served the red, white, and blue. → Read More
10 of the Weirdest Beers Ever Brewed
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com. → Read More
10 of the Weirdest Beers Ever Brewed
There seems to be no end to the weird things beer makers will do to get noticed. Here are just a few of our favorites. → Read More
12 Creative Pregnancy and Birth Announcements
We’ve seen plenty of great pictures from geeky weddings, but as the old rhyme goes, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. When that third big event occurs in a geek’s life, they might as well announce it in a proud geek manner. Here are a few delightful pregnancy and birth announcements perfect for any nerdy couple. 1. The Family That Spies Together...… → Read More
10 Extremely Creative Doughnuts That Will Make You Drool
In honor of National Doughnut Day, get inspired by these tasty creations. → Read More
36 Celebrities Who Served Our Country
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com. → Read More
Move Away From The Victim Mentality
Having a victim mentality can stop you from accepting responsibility for your own actions and even from improving yourself as a person. This guide can help. → Read More
17 Ways to Boost Productivity at the Gym
Don't have time for the gym? You might, as long as you just follow these 17 simple tips to make your visits drastically more productive. → Read More
11 Things You Might Not Know About Reindeer
Beyond their sled-pulling capabilities and discrimination against those with red noses, what do you really know about reindeer? → Read More
Fantastic 120-Year-Old Color Pictures of Ireland
Vivid vintage pictures of Ireland taken between 1890 and 1900, courtesy of the Library of Congress. → Read More
14 Magnificent Map Tattoos
These days, most people rely on GPS to get them from point A to point B, but there are those who still have a soft spot for good old fashioned maps. Here are some people who love cartography so much they got maps permanently inked into their skin. → Read More