Search Results | west jersey

Your search for "west jersey" returned 162 results

How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria

science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/jersey-devil.htm

Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.

Thomas Edison Inventions: What Did He Invent?

science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/what-did-thomas-edison-invent.htm

With more than a thousand patents for inventions ranging from light bulbs to cement, Thomas Edison was one of the world's most prolific tinkerers. What did Edison dream up?

What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11

history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/oldest-city-in-america.htm

Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.

The Longest Road in the U.S. Passes Through a National Park

history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/longest-road-in-the-us.htm

Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like the vast network of highways stretching across the United States. But have you ever wondered which road takes the crown as the longest?

10 Mythical American Monsters

science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/10-mythical-american-monsters.htm

Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.

Uncovering Facts and Insights into Hurricane Sandy - 10 Years On

science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/hurricane-sandy.htm

Explore the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Understand its destruction and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Sandy today.

Can You Name These U.S. States by Their Shapes?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-these-us-states-their-shapes

Calling all geography lovers out there! Bet you can't name all of these U.S. states just by looking at their shapes! Try it!

Is This a Real or Fake NFL Team?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/is-this-a-real-or-fake-nfl-team

Who dat? The Saints or the Stains? Can you tell the perfect team name from the imposter? Try your hand at this "fake vs. real" assortment of NFL teams and wannabes. You'll show them who's Chief ... or is it Chef?

From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear

science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/cryptids.htm

A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.

Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart

history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/annie-oakley.htm

Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.

1 - 10