John is a freelance writer based in the suburbs of Atlanta. A longtime sports scribe with too much time covering college sports, the NFL, the NBA and Major League Baseball, he now writes on science, health, history, current events and whatever other weird non-sports stories that he and the editors at HowStuffWorks dream up. He has a journalism degree from Arizona State, a wife, a son, a dog that sheds too much and a bad case of eyestrain.
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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. What happened to these groovy once-must-have beds?
Nine of the 13 oldest baobab trees researchers examined over the past 12 years have died. What's killing off these majestic trees?
Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.
The ERA just got a big boost from the Illinois House of Representatives. Is now finally the time?
The Supreme Court ruled states can legalize sports gambling. Who wins (and who loses) in this billion-dollar game?
Marijuana shows promise as the answer to America's opioid crisis. CNN's medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks about new research and how CBD and marijuana could save lives.
The Boy Scouts of America will no longer include the word 'boy' in its official name. Opinions differ on the change.
The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused to nab men of color like Jack Johnson and Chuck Berry.
There are a lot of quirky eaters out there. Are you one of them?
Commercial flight is extremely safe. But could it be even safer if airplanes had shoulder harnesses instead of lap belts?
Netflix's hit docuseries has it all: cult leaders, sex, biowarfare and illegal wiretapping. The one thing it's missing: a happy ending.
Scientists across the globe attempt to forecast upcoming hurricane seasons in the Atlantic. But how — and are they right?
Left- and right-handed drivers react differently to sudden incidents, and that difference can have a profound effect on car accidents.
All Major League Baseball parks extended the protective netting that keeps the most dangerous of foul balls from zipping into the stands. But is it enough to protect fans?
Getting your home to zero waste doesn't have to mean re-structuring your entire life. Sure, you'll have to make changes, but most of them are surprisingly easy.
Having a tough time breaking up with Facebook? Then at least be sure your private information is secure and protected.
Bombs are complicated to build so they aren't a common go-to method of madness for criminals. But would you know one if you saw one?
No tickets to March Madness? No problem. Virtual reality can put you at the games — courtside.
Is something fishy with all those fish oil supplements?
Are you over-ingesting on media? Perhaps an overhaul of your "media diet" is in order.
