From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Do you want to be an engineer, an architect, or an astronaut? Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, talks about important it is to focus on getting every kid in the U.S. a great education in math... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Fire tornadoes are rare in nature, but when they do start spinning they’re even hotter than a regular fire. James Williams gets an explanation on how and why they occur from a fire protection expert.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Decedents of giant South American rodents, the guinea pig is now a sweet, cuddly critter that is perfect, even for a small child. Just make sure they have good pellets to eat and their bedding is... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

The woman behind one of the world’s most famous paintings was born in a humble house in Florence, according to new documents. Rossella Lorenzi gets the story.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

What if your job included talking with the president about deep space exploration while riding in the Marine One helicopter? Dr. John Holdren, rocket scientist and physicist, talks about the cool... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

If you’re not squeamish, geckos are a cool and exotic pet that is neither fuzzy or feathery. But, you do have to feed them live insects.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Majorie Orban had dreams of becoming a professional dancer. After many disappointments, her life took an X-rated detour and she became a stripper. In 2005, she was convicted of murdering her husband... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

The brides meet for the first time to discuss how they invasion their weddings.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Meet the Department of Homeland Security Detector Dogs. These adorable hounds patrol the nation’s airports to keep our food safe by sniffing out meat, fruit and vegetables banned in the U.S.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Barbara Stager had a compulsion to spend money on lavish presents for herself. Unfortunately, she also had a compulsion to murder her husbands while they slept.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Lee Lelpi is a former firefighter that lost his son to the attacks on 9/11. What began as simple tours of ground zero eventually led Lee to found the WTC Tribute Center as a way to share his story... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

Mama and Papa Carpio translate some of their most commonly used Spanish phrases in a full house of nine.

From: HowStuffWorks on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:10 PM

In 1959, Charlie Starkweather and Caril Fugate go on a multi-state crime spree that leaves 11 dead. But that isn’t even the worst part of the story...

From: HowStuffWorks on Sun, Jun 05 2011 4:38 PM

At the US Army Special Forces Dive course, students are under the gun to complete their final mission.

From: HowStuffWorks on Sat, Jun 04 2011 2:16 PM

Can glass whipped up by a tornado decapitate a human? Tory Belleci and Kari Byron use a pig to create a scary-looking human analog for the big test.

From: HowStuffWorks on Fri, Jun 03 2011 11:55 AM

Will a sick and snotty Adam Savage infect his fellow partygoers?

From: HowStuffWorks on Thu, Jun 02 2011 11:00 PM

The plastic used by DASANI in PlantBottle packaging isn’t your regular old petroleum-based product. Up to 30% of it is made from plants, but it's still 100% recyclable, just like an ordinary plastic... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Thu, Jun 02 2011 11:00 PM

The new DASANI package featuring PlantBottle technology isn’t your typical petroleum-based PET bottle. Up to 30% of the bottle's ingredients come from plants, and the bottle itself is 100%... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Thu, Jun 02 2011 11:00 PM

The plastic used by DASANI in PlantBottle packaging isn’t your regular old petroleum-based product. Up to 30% of it is made from plants, but it's still 100% recyclable, just like an ordinary plastic... (more info)

From: HowStuffWorks on Wed, Jun 01 2011 8:09 AM

Justin explains how a little bit of ether and a lighter can help inflate truck tires if you don’t blow yourself up.