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How Well Do You Know American Myths and Legends?

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Each question tests your knowledge of American myths, legends, tall tales and even some historical icons, with four possible answers. Do you think you know American mythology?

Lee Iacocca Unveils the Ford Mustang

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Lee Iacocca dreamt up the Ford Mustang years before it was built. Read portions of his Mustang unveiling speech from the day it was introduced.

How High-tech Fabrics Cool You Down When You Heat Up

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Researchers are constantly developing fabrics that can help keep you cool, whether you're working out or trying to get a good night's sleep. But how do they work, and which are the best ones?

The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout

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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.

How Hearses Work

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Hearses can seem eerie or foreboding, but aren't you just a little curious about how they're made? Read up on the history, legends and details of hearses.

How Crisis Communication Plans Work

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It takes one poorly handled public relations crisis to ruin an organization's reputation. Find out how to plan and execute crisis communication plans.

How the Apollo Spacecraft Worked

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The Apollo program was initiated with the goal of landing a man on the moon. What was the spacecraft that helped make this giant leap for mankind?

How the MINI Cooper Works

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BMW's MINI Cooper can trace its history back to 1957, when it was the Mini. Learn about the MINI Cooper's beginnings.

How Chrysler Works

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Walter Chrysler parted with Buick to start his own company. Learn about the origins of Chrysler, and how it became one of the famous "Big Three."

1959 Cadillac Cyclone

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The 1959 Cadillac Cyclone was the last of a short-lived genre of 'dream cars.' Read about its designer and see photos of this futuristic car.

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