Search Results | pile

Your search for "pile" returned 957 results

Why is it a bad idea to scare a vulture?

animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/vulture-vomit.htm

Vulture vomit is as gross as it sounds -- what's more, you're guaranteed a pile of it if you scare a vulture. Read about vulture vomit and vulture facts.

PEMDAS: Remembering Math's Order of Operations

science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/PEMDAS.htm

A simple math problem may seem to some of us like an inscrutable pile of numbers and symbols, just waiting to trip us up. PEMDAS to the rescue!

Are sand dunes really alive?

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/sand-dunes-alive.htm

Sand dunes alive? It's hard to imagine a pile of sand could seem lifelike. But they can behave like creatures. Learn why sand dunes seem alive.

How to Remove Oily Salad Dressing Stains

home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-oily-salad-dressing-stains.htm

Without an oily dressing, a salad is just a pile of lettuce. But you don't want it to be an accessory on clothing or surfaces. Learn ways to remove oily salad dressing from household surfaces.

How Christmas Trees Work

people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/christmas-tree.htm

It's time to unpack the ornaments, string up the popcorn, and yes -- untangle those lights. Plan on piling it all on a fresh Christmas tree? Learn about the different types and how to pick the perfect one.

10 Creative Uses for Old Mattresses

home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/10-creative-uses-for-old-mattresses.htm

More than 20 million mattresses fill up American landfills each year. Don't add even one more to the pile. Instead, find a more creative way to dispose of your old mattress.

How Biodegradation Additives Work

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/biodegradation-additives.htm

Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?

What is the history of the remote control?

science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/repurposed-inventions/history-of-remote-control.htm

These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?

No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous

animals.howstuffworks.com/arachnids/grass-spider.htm

The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.

How to Play Vanishing Cross

entertainment.howstuffworks.com/how-to-play-vanishing-cross.htm

Vanishing Cross is a popular solitaire card game in which the object is to build a 13-card sequence for each suit. Learn how to beat the deck.

11 - 20