Meghan Jones

Experience

Meghan Jones is a word nerd who has been writing for RD.com since 2017. You can find her byline on pieces about grammar, fun facts, the meanings of various head-scratching words and phrases, and more. Meghan graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2017; her creative nonfiction piece “Anticipation” was published in the Spring 2017 issue of Angles literary magazine.

Articles

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11 of the Most Famous Riddles in History

From the Bible to Shakespeare to Harry Potter, these riddles were dreamed up by some of history's most celebrated writers—and puzzled some of its most famous characters.

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This Is How Many Calories You Burn in Your Sleep

Even when you're asleep, your cells and brain are hard at work, which can add up to a significant calorie burn.

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15 Craziest Requests Shoppers Have Made in Stores

Retail workers have heard more than their share of ridiculous questions. Here are some of our favorites.