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The novelists on this list all overcame rejection after rejection after rejection. Check out these classic stories about authors persevered despite the doubts of publishers, and went on to earn wide acclaim.

Being an entrepreneur requires a good idea, strong business acumen and a willingness to put in long hours until your idea pays off. For some, hard work has paid off in ways the rest of us can barely imagine.

On Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs," host Mike Rowe visits Fat Bottom Farms and learns the fine art of goat milking. Mike soon finds out that milking goats is not as easy at it appears.

Henry Ford's Model T factory revolutionized the way cars were built in the 20th century. What are five of the latest auto manufacturing trends that keep modernizing the industry?

How should you pay for goods and services? You might think that it doesn't matter whether you choose cash, credit or debit, since it's all money anyway. That's not exactly true, and you could get burned if you're not careful.

Quick -- grab a piece of paper. Can you name the nine most successful fast food joints off the top of your head? More food for thought: where did your favorite land on the list?

We can't blame you for thinking this quiz is going to be a walk in the park. George W. Bush and Barack Obama obviously have strong differences of opinions about many, many things. There's also the matter of Obama's rep as a smooth talker and his predecessor's sometimes � interesting way with words. But check out these quotes about economic matters and see if some of them don't give you pause. Could it be that these two aren't as far apart as we think?

In this clip from Planet Green's "G Word," the Keep It Green Girls learn how to kill termites using electricity.

A car for $2,500 has to be a joke, right? Wrong. Meet the Nano from Tata Motors, the world's cheapest car and the auto industry's answer to the $100 laptop.

Remember that traffic accident you avoided the other day? In another universe, you died. Or at least you did according to the Many-Worlds theory.

Our list of 16 unusual facts about the human body will both shock and enlighten. Did you know that everyone has a unique tongue print or that we shed skin cells the same way a dog sheds hair?

Being prepared for unexpected culinary challenges is one way to ensure that your surprise guests will be well-fed when they drop in for a visit. These recipes will transform even lackluster cooking skills into kitchen wizardry.

Thanks to airbrushing and professional makeup artists, most celebrities seem to look perfect all the time. But even in the rarefied air of glamorous stardom, some celebrities are known for gorgeous skin. Check your jealousy at the door for this list.

Vegetarians often turn to textured vegetable protein, a high-protein food that doesn't come from animals, rather than cooking meats for their meals. But is it appetizing -- or even safe to eat?

Watch as Tory and Eric see if using a stun gun on their tongues will hurt in this video from Discovery Channel's "MythBusters."

Did you know that banks, as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, actually create money? Most Americans entrust their savings to banks with blind faith. But in an uncertain economy, it's more important than ever to understand the role and functions of banks. Prove your worth and your knowledge with this quiz on how banks work.

A paraglider at a popular Mexican venue catches a nasty thermal air current and loses control. Watch this video from Discovery Channel's "Destroyed in Seconds."

Fourth generation, or 4G, networks promise increased bandwidth and throughput capabilities -- meaning faster, more reliable service for your smartphone. But how could 4G affect your business?

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Jim Bunning ended his stand against an economic stopgap bill, allowing the Senate to extend jobless benefits for another month while it considers more long-term measures. Who typically qualifies for these benefits?