Sarah Gleim was a writer and content manager at HowStuffWorks, where she wrote and produced articles on everything from food policy and animal rights to environmental news and politics. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and associate's degree in culinary arts. Sarah has produced six cookbooks with Southern Living and Cooking Light, and is published in numerous magazines. She loves traveling, photography and history, and her two crazy hounds — Redford and Daisy Hill.
Recent Contributions
We all could relate to the stories of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte. And they're still making us laugh today. Take a trip down memory lane in your Manolos and see how much your remember about the girls of "Sex and the City."
By Sarah Gleim
How well do you know Barney, Lily, Marshall, Ted and Robin? If you think you could be part of the "How I Met Your Mother" gang, this quiz should be a breeze.
By Sarah Gleim
How well do you know your Middle-Earth people, places and races? Trek out of the Shire and into J.R.R. Tolkien's LoTR trilogy and see if you can master the ring.
By Sarah Gleim
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A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?
Salt may be your go-to seasoning, but it has way more uses than flavoring food. Check out this list of uses for good old NaCl that have nothing to do with cooking.
By Sarah Gleim
Nothing is better than chilling in a cool pool on a hot summer day. But how long does your pool pump need to run to keep the water sparkling clean?
By Sarah Gleim
The U.S. Pentagon says it is sending two Patriot missile batteries to Poland to help NATO add to its defense strategy against a possible Russian attack. How do Patriot missiles work?
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Earth Day is the ideal time of the year to form new eco-oriented habits. Here are 10 things you can do to celebrate our planet all year long.
By Julia Layton & Sarah Gleim
The Kim Jong Un regime continues to demonstrate its desire to threaten the U.S. and its allies with nuclear-armed ICBMs. But can any of these missiles actually reach the U.S. mainland?
By Julia Layton & Sarah Gleim
Crews have to race to contain the damage from major oil spills to prevent damage to beaches, death to marine life and birds, and devastation to local wetlands. So how do they clean them up?
By Josh Clark & Sarah Gleim
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will look back in time to see the earliest stars in creation, and serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Ready to meet the mighty Webb?
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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.
By Sarah Gleim
President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization in Russia during an address to the nation. What does that mean for citizens there and in Ukraine?
By Sarah Gleim
Most Americans don't get nearly enough fresh fruit daily. But if you know how to pick ripe fruit, you'll get the best tasting fruit to add to your diet.
By Sarah Gleim
The American West was chock full of wild and crazy characters, and not just those portrayed on the big screen. Meet some of the most memorable ones.
By Sarah Gleim
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a defining moment of history. What can you do to make a difference? We've got 10 tips for you.
By Katie Lambert & Sarah Gleim
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.
Shell shocked by the price of eggs these days? So are we, but the good news is you can freeze them. We'll tell you how.
By Alison Cooper & Sarah Gleim
Search-and-rescue dogs are called upon to work after natural disasters, mass casualty events and other incidents to locate missing people. So how do they do their work?
By Julia Layton & Sarah Gleim
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There are obvious craters on Earth (and the moon) that are evidence of a long history of massive objects hitting planet Earth. But what would happen if an asteroid hit Earth today?
If you drive a car, you need to know how to use jumper cables.
By Sarah Gleim
When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
The Federal Reserve hiked the interest rate by 0.75 percent July 27, 2022 - the second time in less than two months. Will this historic rate hike curb the unprecedented inflation?
By Sarah Gleim
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It's getting hot in here! Are there supplements for that? Why yes, there are.
By Sarah Gleim
These massive mollusks are one of the world's most invasive species. They have the potential to devastate Florida's agriculture. Oh, and they can cause meningitis in humans.
By Sarah Gleim