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How Area 51 Works

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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.

How Venezuelan Traditions Work

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Interested in learning about traditions in Venezuela? Find out about Venezuelan traditions at HowStuffWorks.

How the Ozone Layer Works

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We hear about the ozone layer all the time. But, what is the ozone layer and what are the ozone layer's components?

How Spies Work

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Spying is a tense and often deadly way for governments to gather secret information from their enemies. Learn how spies are recruited and how they obtain information.

World Health Organization Profile

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The World Health Organization combats worldwide disease. Learn about the World Health Organization's campaigns and find out how WHO is organized.

How Camp X Worked

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The history of the secret spy training school may be overlooked, but Camp X played a vital role in intelligence gathering during World War II.

How Hurricanes Work

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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?

10 Scare-inducing Moments in History

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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.

How the U.S. Coast Guard Works

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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.

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