Search Results | religious society of friends
Your search for "religious society of friends" returned 131 results
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
people.howstuffworks.com/quakers.htm
The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?
recipes.howstuffworks.com/breakfast-foods.htm
Americans expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals? HowStuffFoods lets the foods tell the story.
How Sophisticated Are You?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-sophisticated-are-you
Our world has started to blur the lines of refined and cultured behavior, but society still has rules for polite behavior. Take this quiz to find out how sophisticated you really are.
5 Profound Quotes From Russian Novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/dostoevsky-quotes.htm
Dostoevsky created some of the greatest novels ever written, full of psychological and religious insight. Here are five quotes that will stay with you, even if you've never finished one of his books.
Why We Love Henry David Thoreau, in 5 Quotes
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/henry-david-thoreau.htm
We may think of Thoreau as the Walden Pond hermit who penned profound books on nature and philosophy. But he was also funny and sociable and valued his friends deeply.
Can You Guess These Book Titles From A Single Sentence Summary?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-guess-these-books-a-single-sentence
You may be a book lover, but can you guess these classics from a single sentence? See if you can read your way to a perfect score with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Quinceañeras Work
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/quinceanera.htm
Quinceañeras celebrate Hispanic girls' transition to womanhood and official entrance into society. What makes them different from run-of-the-mill birthday parties?
How Halloween Works
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-halloween/halloween.htm
Halloween mixes secular and religious elements in a holiday filled with pranks, costumes and games. Learn about the history of Halloween.
Brilliance or Blarney: The St. Patrick's Day Traditions Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/saint-patricks-day-quiz
St. Patrick's Day can be one of the most fun holidays of the year - and one of the most misunderstood. Who was St. Patrick? Why are people pinching me? Whose idea was it to dye entire rivers green? Find out these answers and more as you kiss the Blarney Stone and learn (or confirm) the truth about St. Patrick's Day.
How do you define hate?
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/define-hate.htm
How do you define hate? Hatred is a way to wipe out fear of something by eliminating it. Find out how hate has been defined throughout history.