Selected ARTICLES from Popular Mechanics.
How to Become a Scotch Supertaster
It starts with knowing a bit of science and history and ends with a whole lot of tasting.
This Mad Science Experiment Is the Key to the Perfect Mint Julep
Got a spare rotary evaporator lying around? Then you can celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style.
How Cognac Is Made (and How to Enjoy It)
The barrel-aged brandy isn’t just meant for sipping with a cigar.
An Interview With My Wife, Who's Never Seen Star Wars, After I Made Her Watch 'The Phantom Menace'
Twenty years later, is Episode I really as bad as we thought? Let’s ask an impartial observer.
VIDEO: The Boosted Rev Is an Absolute Blast
The first vehicle-grade electric scooter is super safe, remarkably sturdy, and a technical triumph, too.
VIDEO: Miller Lite Turned a Beer Can Into a Video Game Controller, and We Tried It
Because we don't just test table saws and weed wackers.
We Spent All Day Arguing About This Triangle Brain Teaser. Can You Solve It?
Mathematicians reveal the real answer. See if you’re right.
This Simple Math Problem Drove Our Entire Staff Insane
Mathematicians and physicists also weighed in. Here’s what happened.
The 10 Best ‘Game of Thrones’ Moments That I Heard Were Pretty Cool
I’ve never seen the show, but these are my all-time favorite scenes.
Make This Flavor-Packed Old Fashioned for Memorial Day Weekend
Kick off summer with a deliciously complex rye that bourbon drinkers love.
Here’s How to Turn Old Rice Krispies, Cocoa Krispies, and Corn Flakes Into Beer
Hey, what else would you do with rejected cereal?
Celebrate World Cocktail Day with a Surprising Spin on the Boulevardier
Sherry-rested vodka instead of whisky? Strange—but scientifically delicious.
How to Glue Yourself to a Plane, According to Science
A protester did it. We can do it better.
Is This a Rabbit or a Raven?
We asked experts to weigh in. Even they aren’t sure.
The Truth About These Viral Kitchen Chairs
They’re insane. But do they actually serve a purpose? Let’s investigate.