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Ridiculous History: A Wild West Governor Wore Shoes of Human Skin

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Was a bandit named Big Nose George turned into a pair of shoes? Learn more about this weird use of human skin in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Irish Supreme Court Says Subway's Bread, Well, Isn't

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If Subway's bread is legally not bread, then what in the heck is it?

How Forensic Dentistry Works

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Forensic dentistry, also known as forensic odontology, is a way of identifying people by their teeth. Forensic dentistry encompasses bite-mark analysis.

Top 10 Hotels That Will Scare the Daylights Out of You

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Haunted hotels are found in literature and movies -- we're enthralled with the idea of them. Learn more about haunted hotels and their creepy stories.

10 Outrageous Lawsuits

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From suing over too-hot coffee to a misplaced pair of pants, Americans seem to be in a litigious state of mind. See 8 outrageous lawsuits.

How Aboriginal Australians Work

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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.

10 Nobel Laureates Whose Work Changed the World

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Sure, Nobel Prize winners get money, a medal and bragging rights, but the rest of us often benefit from their accomplishments, too. Meet 10 of these game-changing people.

How Pacifism Works

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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?

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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.

10 Noteworthy Exploitation Films

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Sex, violence and over-the-top action -- it's easy to see the influence that exploitation movies have had on cinema as a whole. You can even split the genre into a number of subgenres that push the boundaries of taste and decorum with every frame. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy.

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