HowStuffWorks NOW: Meet Graham, the Car-proof Man

Humans are smart, but we’re also squishy, vulnerable, and prone to putting ourselves in heavy, machines that go in excess of 70 miles per hour. So what would happen if humans evolved specifically to survive an auto crash?

BrainStuff: Where Is The Biggest Garbage Dump On Earth?

Even though 80% of trash starts on land, tons of it ends up in the ocean, swirling around in a massive patch of plastic debris.

HowStuffWorks NOW: Let’s Turn This Cheese Electric

Ever tried to build a battery out of leftovers? It probably didn't go too well. Leave the task to the experts, such as the Arizona State University researchers who just made a functional supercapacitor out of cheese, seaweed and eggs.

BrainStuff: Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

Is this adorable behavior rooted in sensory necessity or purposeful gesticulation? We explore what may be the cutest research ever.

BrainStuff: Can Absinthe Make You Hallucinate?

Absinthe has a dangerous reputation. But will you really meet The Green Fairy if you drink it?

Fw:Thinking: The Internet of Things

In the future, the Internet of Things will impact our daily lives. Learn how the Internet of Things will work in this video from Fw:Thinking.

HowStuffWorks Illustrated: Two Legal Gun Modifications

HowStuffWorks explains two ways that gun owners are modifying their semi-automatic weapons to fire like automatic ones.

What the Stuff?!: 4 End-of-Year Celebrations That Aren’t Christmas

In the west, Christmas often gets the lion’s share of attention as an end-of-year holiday – but it’s far from the only celebration.

HowStuffWorks: Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's "Infinity Mirrors" exhibition

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's "Infinity Mirrors" exhibition

HowStuffWorks Illustrated: Forgot to Defrost Your Turkey?

HowStuffWorks breaks down the fastest and safest method to defrost your turkey so you can get it in the oven and on the table.

Stuff to Blow Your Mind: Catnip: Feline Psychedelic Freak-out - Science on the Web

What is catnip and why does it drive our beloved felines batty? Find out in this episode of Science on the Web.

Facebook, Privacy and the U.S. Government

By any measure Mark Zuckerberg's social media site is an enormous success. But who actually owns Facebook, and why do some people believe it's owned by the U.S. government? Listen in to learn more about Facebook conspiracy theories.