Search Results | first world
Your search for "first world" returned 8,497 results
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/toilets-past-future-flush.htm
Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Some People Are Smoking Scorpions to Get High
health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/smoking-scorpions-get-high.htm
It's strange but true: In parts of the world, some people are choosing to be stung by scorpions in order to get high. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
What Species of Dinosaur Are You?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what-species-of-dinosaur-are-you
Once upon a time, the world was ruled by reptiles. Then stuff happened, there were mammals, and here we are. But what if you could go back? What if you could find out what kind of dinosaur you were meant to be? Take this quiz and get prehistoric!
1944 Ford GPW
auto.howstuffworks.com/1944-ford-gpw.htm
A lesser-known jeep prototype -- the extremely rare 1944 Ford GWP Military Jeep -- was made for the Army by Ford during World War II. Learn more.
Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military
science.howstuffworks.com/why-draft-would-weaken-u-s-military.htm
Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?
What Are the 17 Symptoms of PTSD?
science.howstuffworks.com/ptsd.htm
Post-traumatic stress disorder was first described by a doctor treating patients during the Civil War. Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder.
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/war-1812.htm
The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-identify-the-state-abbreviation-from-a-states-outline
When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/10-black-scientists.htm
You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
Deciphering Generation Names, Birth Years and Stereotypes
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/generation-gaps/generation-names.htm
From sock hops and bell bottoms to low-rise jeans and TikTok dance challenges, each generation has many characteristics and trends that set it apart from the next.