HowStuffWorks Illustrated: What Is Blockchain?

HowStuffWorks explains how blockchain technology, which relies upon a shared record of transactions across a peer-to-peer network of computers, is taking over the world.

HowStuffWorks Meets World-renowned BBQ Champion Chef Mike Johnson at Memphis In May

HowStuffWorks joins owner of Sugarfire Smokehouse and Food Network star Chef Mike Johnson at Memphis in May to discuss all things barbecue and get a look at some of his prized dishes.

HowStuffWorks Illustrated: Royal Succession

Who's in line for the British throne? HowStuffWorks breaks down the line of succession to Queen Elizabeth.

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.

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.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know: Gun Control: The Theories

In the wake of recent tragedies like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary, there have been numerous gun control conspiracies. Take a closer look into how these occur in light of tragic shootings.

HowStuffWorks visits the Duckmaster of the Peabody Hotel

HowStuffWorks visits the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, to get a unique look at the Marching of the Ducks and meet the Duckmaster.

HowStuffWorks Illustrated: Hurricane Categories

Hurricanes can range in strength from Category 1 all the way to Category 5. Learn more about hurricane categories in this HowStuffWorks Illustrated video.

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.

HowStuffWorks Illustrated: ​Why Squirrels Organize and Bury Their Nuts​

HowStuffWorks explains how squirrels actually organize their nut hoard.

What Happens to Your Social Media When You Die?

About 3 billion people will use social media by 2021. Every day, some of those users will die. HowStuffWorks explores how your social media posts can live on long after you're gone.