How E-voting Works
Generally speaking, e-voting refers to both the electronic means of casting a vote and the electronic means of tabulating votes. Will this become the future [Read more]
How the Great Train Robbery Worked
On the night of August 8, 1963, a gang of thieves stole bank notes worth the equivalent of $50 million. Take a look at our [Read more]
Vlad Tepes: Who was the real Count Dracula?
Vlad Tepes, a 15th-century Wallachian prince, was the notoriously blood-thirsty basis for Dracula, Bram Stoker’s classic gothic horror character. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to [Read more]
How Bluetooth Works
Security is a concern in any wireless network setup. People sending sensitive information over a wireless connection need to take precautions to make sure those [Read more]
How the Donner Party Worked
While stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains, members of the Donner Party resorted to cannibalism in an effort to survive the harsh winter of 1846. [Read more]
How the Merger of Sirius and XM Will Work
Satellite radio allows listeners to access radio stations without sitting through radio ads. Only two companies — Sirius and XM Radio — have attained a [Read more]
How the Facebook Redesign Works
Facebook is a social networking site. It was created for Harvard students but has expanded to an open membership. Learn about Facebook, it’s network and [Read more]
How the Berlin Wall Worked
The Berlin Wall divided a country and a city, but it had a purpose. Learn more about its history and how JFK and Barack Obama [Read more]
How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Work
On July 7, 2007, the new seven wonders of the world were chosen by more than 100 million voters. But whatever happened to the original [Read more]
How Twitter Works
In May of 2008, Twitter received another 15 million dollars in venture capital funding. This increase reflects the growing interest in micro blogging — messages [Read more]