Search Results | nation
Your search for "nation" returned 7,170 results
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/frederick-law-olmsted.htm
The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
Can You Match the Historic Event to the Country Where It Happened?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-match-the-historic-event-to-the-country-where-it-happened
From the first man on the moon to the American Revolution, there have been many major world events throughout history, but only real experts can ace this quiz! Are you an expert at world leaders names and motives? Prove it!
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/daylight-saving-time.htm
We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
Railroads of the 1920s
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/railroads-of-the-1920s.htm
Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
How Population Works
people.howstuffworks.com/population.htm
Population is one of the most important aspects of human civilization. Learn about population and find out how a population is counted.
How Search-and-rescue Dogs Work
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/sar-dog.htm
Search-and-rescue dogs are called upon to work after natural disasters and mass casualty events to locate missing people. So how do they do their work?
How the HOPE Scholarship Works
money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/college-planning/financial-aid/hope-scholarship.htm
The HOPE Scholarship is intended to reward academic achievement and retain in-state talent. Learn about Georgia's HOPE Scholarship program.
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/infectious/10-diseases-were-death-sentences.htm
Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
How the Tea Party Works
people.howstuffworks.com/tea-party.htm
The Tea Party started as a grassroots movement that has gained momentum. Learn about the politics of the Tea Party.
10 Influential Green Architects
home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/10-influential-green-architects.htm
Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today?