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A Deep Dive on the Kraken, a Shipwrecking Sea Monster
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Legends of the Kraken attacking ships date back to the Vikings. But since the giant squid ended up being real, could this aquatic cryptid be out there too?
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
The Enigma of 137: Science's Most Magical Number
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The number 137, which is significant in multiple applications, has long been an object of fascination for physicists, mathematicians and mystics.
Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname
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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.
Anonymous Claims NASA Is About to Announce an Alien Discovery. Sadly Not
Everybody wants to find aliens, even the hacktivist group Anonymous.
Cryptocurrencies: The Creation of AI, Aliens or Even the Antichrist?
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Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, but who's really behind their creation: AI, aliens or the Antichrist? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explains.
How Impossible Colors (Like Stygian Blue) Work
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What if there are colors within the visible spectrum that our brains can't perceive? In fact, there are. They're called impossible colors. But some researchers think they've discovered a way to see the impossible.
What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
How the Fermi Paradox Works
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Are all the aliens hanging out without us?