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Tooth powder was around long before toothpaste. Find out what tooth powder was made of and how it was used.

Stay cozy all winter long with these ideas. Learn more about these 35 ways to winterize your home.

Science has made it possible for some apples to be stored as long as a year before selling. How is that done, and is it safe?

Ever wondered who invented the sleeper sofa? Check out the long, illustrious history of the sleep sofa invention.

Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.

North American Porcupines can grow as long as 25 inches. Get more facts at HowStuffWorks.

This iconic cereal has a long and fun history. For instance, its original name wasn't even Cheerios.

Everyone knows you're not supposed to open an umbrella indoors. Explore the history behind this long-held superstition.

Gifting knives has long been considered bad luck. Learn about the superstitions behind the knife gift.

The number 137, which is significant in multiple applications, has long been an object of fascination for physicists, mathematicians and mystics.

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