Last month's "How It Works" story gave you the basics of the four-stroke cycle, describing the motion of the intake and exhaust valves in relation to the piston moving up and down in the cylinder.

It’s funny how timing works. You know, did this thing happen at this moment when you could have been somewhere else? You know, like the time you accidentally stumbled onto the last item of something ...

Comedic timing is one of the most difficult acting skills to define and teach. Instinct is key—you really have to feel it in order to get big laughs. Learning how to land a joke can be a great ...