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Apollo 11 Put the First Men on the Moon. What About Missions 12-17?

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You know Apollo 11. But what did the other Apollo missions accomplish after Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind?

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 Hercules Totally Nailed His 12 Labors

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HowStuffWorks counts down the 12 labors of Hercules, assigned to him by Hera, the wife of his father Zeus, as repentance for murdering his family.

18 DC Superheroes Who Are Insanely Overpowered

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With more superhero movies and TV shows coming out than ever before, it's easy to forget the profusion of superheroes who have yet to make live-action appearances. The DC Universe is positively bristling with superpowered heroes, and while any superpower is probably better than none, it's hard to deny that some are simply better than [...] The post 18 DC Superheroes Who Are Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.

12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life

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It's no big secret that a number of countries have invested a substantial portion of tax payer dollars into space-based programs. This has left a lot of people wondering whether their money could be better spent in areas that might be in greater need of more immediate financial support. However, the fact of the matter is [...] The post 12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life appeared first on Goliath.

Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?

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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?

Scientists Make History by Growing Plants in Soil From Moon

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University of Florida scientists used lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions to successfully grow plants from seed. It's a first in human history and could help future space colonists grow food on the moon.

Ridiculous History: 5 of NASA's Greatest Pranks

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NASA likes to have a lot of fun, too. Find out what ridiculous pranks they've pulled through the years at HowStuffWorks.

Is the American Flag Still on the Moon? Objects Astronauts Left Behind

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Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?

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We know space is awash in ultraviolet radiation. So how are astronauts protected from all those UV rays?

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