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
Even though Hurricane Florence was downgraded to a Category 2, the storm could still unleash an historic amount of rain.
By Sarah Gleim & John Donovan
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
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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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
The United States has emergency crude oil stored in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve that can be tapped only under certain terms and usually only by the president. So how much is in the reserve and how long can it last?
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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.
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
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
It's getting hot in here! Are there supplements for that? Why yes, there are.
By Sarah Gleim
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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
A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?
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
Much of the globe is gripped by a heat wave, and scientists say the world can expect more of these grueling hot temperatures in the future. Here's how to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe.
By Sarah Gleim
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Photographers have been risking their lives since the Civil War to bring back images from the front lines. Not just to document history, but to show the uncensored, gritty version of battle to those of us who never have to face danger.
By Sarah Gleim
Mattel's very first remote-controlled wheelchair action figure was designed with Paralympian Aaron Wheelz. And yes, it can totally do a backflip!
By Sarah Gleim