From: HowStuffWorks on Sat, Jun 11 2011 1:48 AM

Can Kari make a square smoke ring? Kari gives it a try using a cardboard box, a trash bag, and special-effects smoke cookies.

From: HowStuffWorks on Fri, Jun 10 2011 12:30 AM

John Shepherd-Barron usually stopped by his local bank on Saturdays to cash checks. But when he arrived one minute after they closed, he was out of luck. Tune in and learn how John’s irritating... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Fri, Jun 10 2011 12:29 AM

Today, contact lenses are used by people across the world. But how did this billion-dollar industry get started? Tune in to learn how a German ophthalmologist created the Stuff of (Optical) Genius.

From: HowStuffWorks on Fri, Jun 10 2011 12:29 AM

With loads of experiments and inventions under his belt, Cornelius Drebbel was a true Renaissance man. But one of his inventions was more useful than any other, even if England didn’t think so at the... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Fri, Jun 10 2011 12:29 AM

L.L. Zamenhof was fascinated by language from a young age. He also believed the majority of human conflict arose from miscommunication. Tune in to learn how Zamenhof used his Stuff of Genius to build... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Fri, Jun 10 2011 12:29 AM

Joseph Glidden was working as a sheriff when an demonstration at a county fair piqued his interest and set him on the path to inventing the Stuff of Genius. Tune in to learn more about barbed wire.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 11:03 PM

In this action-packed sequel, Rachel and Matt show you more of Patagonia’s Cool Stuff, from lakes and llama-like creatures to Tierra del Fuego, the Land of Fire!

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 11:03 PM

Renowned for both its beauty and its inaccessibility, Patagonia is a land of contrasts — it contains fjords, glacial lakes, rainforests and much more. Listen in as Rachel and Matt give you a closer... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 11:03 PM

When Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s favorite wife died in childbirth, he ordered the construction of a stunning, white marble tomb in her honor. Join Matt and Rachel as they explore the history, legends... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 11:03 PM

In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore the history and formation of the Giant’s Causeway, a large series of basalt columns that extend along the coast of Northern Ireland into the ocean. Tune in... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 11:03 PM

Shared by Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude lake with an interesting mix of wild and human inhabitants. Take a tour of the world’s highest navigable lake in this episode of The... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

On the surface, the Solomon Islands is a tropical paradise, but it harbors an ugly secret: the blood trade in dolphins is alive and well here.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

Get some pointers on how to cook one of the hardest pieces of meat to barbeque.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

Chris Porter, a dolphin dealer, has agreed to take Lincoln O’Barry deep into the heart of the dolphin trade so he can see firsthand what the dolphins mean to the indigenous people of the Solomon... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians or EOD are the only explosives and bomb specialists qualified for special operations. But before a Navy EOD team can go to war with Special Forces, they... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

Navy EOD trainees undergo a hostage rescue mission based on actual events in the warzone. One thing is for certain - keeping calm during chaotic situations is a must in order to pass this course.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

Tick shows what to look for along the fresh trail of animal prey.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

Cute, fuzzy, and small enough to fit in your pocket, the hamster makes a great first pet.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

On day two, the trainees experience a devastating setback during a mission saddled with booby traps. Even in the relative safety of training, explosives can still be a serious threat.

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:42 AM

A sudden shift in wind direction alters the course of trainee, O' Conner’s parachute landing.