Michele Debczak (deb-chek) is a writer and editor based in New York City. At Mental Floss, she covers food, theme parks, science, true crime, animals (both real and mythical), and anything that sparks her curiosity. 

For matters related to her journalism, get in touch at michele@mentalfloss.com. Contact Alyssa Maltese at alyssa@rootliterary.com with literary inquiries.