The Duckmaster Rules the Roost at the Peabody Hotel

No college degree in the world could prepare you to be the Duckmaster at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.

Three Serial Killers of Gay Men Still on the Loose

Gay men have been the target of many serial killers. The cases often go unsolved because men fear they'll be outed as gay if they talk. Do you hold the lead to solve one of these crimes?

Your Bed Has More Poop Than a Chimp's

Think your bed is cleaner than a chimp's? Researchers at North Carolina State University set out to find the answer.

Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

Which drives you crazier when on hold with a company? An endless loop of smooth jazz tunes or hearing "your call is very important" every 10 seconds? Scientists have actually studied what makes waiting on hold worse.

'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots

Pilots on international flights use Aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.

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How Video Game Localization Works

Tweaking a game's look and language can personalize it for various audiences. It also has the potential for massive awkwardness. Learn more about video game localization at HowStuffWorks.

Why Some People Can't Sleep Without a Fan

Are you one of those people who can't fall asleep without the sound of a fan? The reason may have something to do with your "sleep spindles."

10 Types of Study Bias

We often think that if a drug has been studied by scientists and given a favorable outcome, then it must be safe and proven. But many kinds of biases can creep into a study, rendering it less than effective.

How Wine Fraud Works

Whether by tampering with the bottle or the liquid inside, wine fraudsters have fooled billionaires and wine connoisseurs alike into thinking an unremarkable bottle of merlot is really an exceptional vintage. Here's how they do it – and why.

Can Adults Overcome Math Anxiety?

Does your brain start to cramp at the thought of having to do math? Experts explain why some people have math anxiety and how they can overcome it.

10 Films That Changed Filmmaking

Director Stanley Kubrick once said, "The screen is a magic medium" because it can convey moods and emotions as no other art form. We'll look at 10 movies that stirred emotions while pushing the boundaries of filmmaking.