How the Google Android Phone Will Work
After years of rumors, Google and T-Mobile are releasing a cell phone designed to use Android, Google’s new open-source software platform. Tune in to this [Read more]
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The History of Presidential Debates
In the United States, the presidential debate is a time-honored institution. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to as our staff writers trace the fact and [Read more]
How Niche Social Networks Work
The U.S. intelligence community is creating a social networking site for spies — and this is just one example of the growing field of niche [Read more]
Did Marie Antoinette really tell French peasants to eat cake?
Marie Antoinette was only ten when Rousseau published the famous ‘let them eat cake’ quote. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about what [Read more]
How Web Browser Updates Work
As the capacity and complexity of the internet grows, browsers also become more complex. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the future [Read more]
How the Symbols of U.S. Political Parties Work
A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties, but how were these symbols chosen? Check out our HowStuffWorks [Read more]
How Encryption Works
Every day, consumers sign up for financial services over the internet, putting their private information online. Users count on encryption to protect them — but [Read more]
Why is there an underground city beneath Beijing?
The Beijing underground city may sound like the stuff of legends, but it’s a real place built to escape Soviets. Check out our HowStuffWorks article [Read more]
How Green Printers Work
Some have called the 21st century “the era of the paperless office,” but the printed page still has a profound effect on the environment. Check [Read more]
How Thomas Jefferson Worked
Thomas Jefferson’s life was peppered with accomplishments — but what about the disparity between his public image and private life? Check out our HowStuffWorks article [Read more]