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Moissanite vs. Diamond: Which Is the Best Engagement Ring?

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What's the difference between moissanite and diamonds? And which of these brilliant stones wins out when it comes to the engagement ring competition?

How Italian Traditions Work

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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Italy? Read about Italian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

10 Motorcycle World Records

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There are many odd records you can break with a motorcycle. Learn about 10 motorcycle world records at HowStuffWorks.

You've probably noticed that there are power outages all the time -- but water outages? Much less common... How does the system work, and work so well? It's simpler than you may think. Find out how the design and location of water towers keep the water flowing.

How Limited Term Trusts Work

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Limited term trusts allow people to put money into a trust for a specified amount of time. Learn more about limited term trusts at HowStuffWorks.

Who Invented the Sandwich?

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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.

Why Did Cars Have 'Suicide Doors' and Do They Still Exist?

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The popular name for car doors that opened from the rear rather than the front is "suicide doors". Why are they called that, and do any cars have this feature?