In 1997, a fire began in Indonesia that would rage for almost a year. Despite being one of the largest fires in recorded history, for months at a time it burned without a flame. This might sound like a uniquely freaky fire, but it’s...

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During his surprise Thanksgiving trip to Afghanistan, President Trump announced he had restarted talks with the Taliban.The ability of the conflict-wracked nation to achieve peace is at stake -- but so is progress for women, who could...

You’re a bank robber trying to escape from jail. Can you solve the riddle to get past the fence to freedom? -- Your timing made you and your partner infamous bank robbers. Now, you need to use that timing to break out of jail. Your...

We've all heard the rumor that certain foods provides less calories than it takes to digest. Is this true? Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out!

It's summer time, so you might be wishing for the sweet sweet relief of aloe vera on your sunburned skin, but does the slimy gel actually do anything?

Building a skyscraper? Forget about steel and concrete, says architect Michael Green, and build it out of … wood. As he details in this intriguing talk, it's not only possible to build safe wooden structures up to 30 stories tall (and,...

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Friendship is beautiful; but a friendship that is born from a heroic rescue is downright heartwarming. We are in love with this story about Jake, a Pit bull mix, and Bill Lindler. Jake was a victim of a house fire but thankfully rescued...

Friendship is beautiful; but a friendship that is born from a heroic rescue is downright heartwarming. We are in love with this story about Jake, a Pit bull mix, and Bill Lindler. Jake was a victim of a house fire but thankfully rescued...

Howcast - Learn how to do b-boy burns while battling in this Howcast breakdancing tutorial with choreographer Victor "Kid Glyde" Alicea.

Howcast - Learn how to treat a first-degree burn in this first aid video from Howcast with Nurse Mary.

Howcast - Learn about common snake illnesses in this Howcast video about pet snakes.

Howcast - Stay cozy in cold weather with homemade hand warmers you simply drop into your mittens or gloves.

Howcast - Learn what you need to deep-fry foods at home with this Howcast video.

Howcast - Check out part 18 and explore the Sewers and find Nikki AGAIN in Konami's new immortal undead shooter, NeverDead.

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