Hearing the word "superacid" may evoke memories of that scene from Breaking Bad, but perhaps counterintuitively, the strongest acid on Earth wouldn't be able to destroy your bathroom.

This week on Crash Course Literature, John Green is continuing to talk about Shakespeare's dark, bloody, Scottish play, Macbeth. This time around, we're looking at the play's characters operate, how the play deals with gender, and the...

The Researchers reconstructed the face of the organism which might be one of our earliest ancestors. Meanwhile, two researchers from Harvard announced that they have created solid metallic hydrogen.

Most animals keep their poop chutes on the opposite side of their body from where they eat. But that doesn’t mean it’s always the case, and bryozoans are great examples of how creative you can get with where you put your anus.

There are a few forests out there where the trees seem to be especially... polite. Can scientists explain why these species give each other space?

There's a play so powerful that an old superstition says its name should never be uttered in a theater. A play that begins with witchcraft and ends with a bloody, severed head. A play filled with riddles, prophecies, nightmare visions,...

In 1848, Europe experienced a wave of revolutions. Last week we covered some of the reform movements that presaged these uprisings. This week, we're learning about what the people wanted from the revolutions, who was involved, and how...

Stories of discovery and invention often begin with a problem that needs solving. Summoned by the king to investigate a suspicious goldsmith, the early Greek mathematician Archimedes stumbles on the principle that would make him famous.

In this video Professor Justin Champion addresses the question of whether Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell was king in all but name?

Howcast - Learn how to make a hair bump using a rat tail comb in this Howcast video, the first of a two-part hair tutorial featuring stylist Jacqueline Bush.

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Howcast - Learn how to create volume in a haircut from stylist Janet Waddell in this Howcast hair tutorial.

Howcast - Delight the heart of any girl with a braided flower crown you create yourself using her favorite posies.

Howcast - Learn how to do graffiti symbols with this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to make a fondant crown for a princess cake from pastry chef Angela Cuervo, winner of Food Network's Sweet Genius, in this Howcast video.

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Howcast - Learn how to crochet a beanie from Lion Brand Yarn's Andrea Lemire in this Howcast video.

Growing a pineapple doesn't take a lot of skill, but it does take a lot of patience—two to three years worth, to be exact.

High in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, a pomegranate gives you a tasty — and healthy — treat. Enjoy the seeds or juice to benefit from the pomegranate's heart-healthy antioxidants.

Flower children of the world -- unite and make your own daisy chains to wear as crowns, necklaces, or bracelets.