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How Murphy's Law Works

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Murphy's Law is the idea that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Learn about Murphy's Law and find out Murphy's Law was first used.

How OLEDs Work

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OLEDs are a type of light emitting diode that is made of thin films of organic molecules. Learn about OLEDs and how OLEDs will be used in televisions.

How to Repair a Wood Fence

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A wood fence doesn't have to be replaced just because it's rotting. Find out how to repair posts, rails or even entire sections of a wood fence.

How Zero-gravity Flights Work

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Zero gravity flights are used to simulate a zero gravity environment for astronauts in training. Find out how zero gravity flights simulate weightlessness.

Welcome to the height of high-performance: The Bugatti Veyron's 16-cylinder monster engine produces 1,001 horsepower for a top speed of more than 250 mph. And it's a passenger car. Check out the Bugatti.

What Is Moonshine and How Is Moonshine Made?

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Moonshining has evolved from backwood stills in the South. In fact, it's downright trendy in some bars. But, why is homebrewing and winemaking legal, but not distilling your own moonshine?

How Animated Tattoos Work

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Learn about the hardware behind animated tattoos and how they are implanted into the body.

Are Hybrid Cars Worth It?

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If you're looking for a new car or truck, there's a chance you're considering a hybrid. Before you sign any paperwork, take a look at why you may not want to.