Jennifer M Wood
Joined: Feb 20, 2013
Jennifer M. Wood is the managing editor of Mental Floss, and oversees 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.
The Dark and Mysterious Origins of 10 Classic Nursery Rhymes
16 Sweet Facts About Peeps
All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)
12 Memorable Facts About ‘The Jon Stewart Show’
On October 25, 1993, late-night viewers caught a glimpse of the future of talk television when ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ premiered on MTV.
Watch The Beatles Arrive in New York City for the First Time in 1964
Not even John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr could imagine the fandom that awaited them when they headed to the U.S. for the first time.
A Simple Trick for Defrosting Your Windshield in Less Than 60 Seconds
Meteorologist Ken Weathers became a viral sensation by sharing a very simple way to de-ice your windshield in cold weather.
25 Things to Look for During the 24-Hour ‘A Christmas Story’ Marathon
You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?
15 Words and Phrases Popularized During Prohibition
With Prohibition—which ran from January 17, 1920, to December 5, 1933—came language to describe everything from drinking establishments to the people who made booze to booze itself.
25 Fascinating Facts About ’The Crown’
Netflix’s 'The Crown'—a royal family drama, and one of the most expensive TV shows ever made—is coming to an end.
All National Parks Are Offering Free Admission This Saturday
In honor of Veterans Day, you can visit any one of the National Park Service's more than 400 parks on Saturday, November 11, 2023, for free.
No Sh*t: People Who Swear More May Also Be More Honest, Study Says
No, we’re not f***ing lying.
25 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.
Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s History-Making 1953 Coronation
On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.
65 Facts About the ‘Star Wars’ Universe
Here are some fascinating facts about the ‘Star Wars’ universe—any one of which makes a perfect response the next time someone says “May the 4th be with you.”
11 Words That Will Win You Any Game of Scrabble
Mind your Zs and Qs on National Scrabble Day. And it wouldn't hurt to know your anti-inflammatories.