Are there real-life fight clubs?
The 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel, "Fight Club," has been blamed -- and lauded -- by various groups for inspiring several real-life fight clubs. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more abo...
5 Aug 20087min
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century will be about water." Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn what happens once we run out of wate...
31 Juli 200812min
Is knife hunting the fairest way to hunt?
Fair chase is the idea that a balance should be struck between the hunter's ability to kill prey and the prey's ability escape. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about knife hunti...
29 Juli 20087min
Why do people blush?
Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the sympathetic nervous system, which governs involuntary processes. Although we know how people blush, we still don't understand why. Check out the theories...
24 Juli 20086min
How Carbon Capture Works
Carbon capture is the process of trapping carbon emissions and storing them away from the atmosphere to prevent global warming. Check out our carbon capture article at HowStuffWorks.com to learn more ...
22 Juli 20085min
Are Dogs a Shark's Favorite Meal?
In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it possible that dogs are a delicacy to sharks? Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about th...
17 Juli 20085min
Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?
Although it can be intimidating, a shark is not invulnerable. Punching its nose, gouging its eyes, or grabbing its gills can stun the shark and give victims a chance to escape. Check out our HowStuffW...
15 Juli 20085min
How Ripperology Works
The unsolved murder spree of Jack the Ripper has captivated generations of amateur investigators, each with their own theory of the killer's identity. Learn more about one particularly thought-provoki...
10 Juli 20085min
