Search Results | institute

Your search for "institute" returned 3,192 results

Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?

science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/us-use-fahrenheit.htm

While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.

Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution

people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/bastille-day.htm

The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.

Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years

science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/architecture/sagrada-familia.htm

Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudí who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."

Corduroy: The Vintage Fabric That Always Makes a Comeback

lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style/fashion/trends-looks/corduroy.htm

HowStuffWorks looks at the roots of corduroy fabric, how to care for it and how it has evolved.

Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving

auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/ride-act.htm

Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.

Could an 'X17 Particle' Hint at a Fifth Force in the Universe?

science.howstuffworks.com/x17particle-fifth-force.htm

The Standard Model of physics is a framework for the subatomic world. Could a newfound carrier boson expand that framework? HowStuffWorks looks in.

How the White House Press Briefing Went From Daily to Done

people.howstuffworks.com/white-house-press-briefing.htm

HowStuffWorks looks at White House press briefings, which date back to the McKinley administration and have stopped under the Trump administration.

7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles

entertainment.howstuffworks.com/7-foreign-crossover-tv-shows.htm

Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.

Since Sandy Hook, Conspiracy Theories Have Gone Mainstream

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/conspiracy-theories-sandy-hook-news.htm

Conspiracy theories are part of a dangerous misinformation crisis that has been building for years in the U.S.

1501 - 1510