Search Results | famous
Your search for "famous" returned 3,802 results
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/japanese-holdout.htm
A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
How did the East India Company change the world?
history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/east-india-company-influence.htm
The British East India Company established major precedents for corporations. Read about Queen Elizabeth's East India Company's ruthless quest for profit.
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute?
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/piranha-eat-cows.htm
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute? Learn about piranha feeding frenzies at HowStuffWorks.
8 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
From cornflakes to Silly Putty, many of the things we consume today were created unintentionally. Here are the stories behind eight well-known inventions.
How Archaeology Works
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/archaeology/archaeology.htm
Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.
Paintings by Camille Pissarro
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/artwork/paintings-by-camille-pissarro.htm
Camille Pissarro, one of the original Impressionists, was know for his plein air technique. Read about the life and paintings of Camille Pissarro.
How Ghost Busters Work
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/ghost-buster.htm
'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.
How Kazaa Works
computer.howstuffworks.com/kazaa.htm
With unlimited file sharing comes the big question: Should users be granted unrestricted -- and free -- access to copyrighted movies, music and games? Find out how Kazaa has weathered the legal storm so far.
How to Lose Weight on a Low-Fat, Low-Sugar, or Low-Dairy Diet
In this article we cover diets that have you cut down on fat, sugar, or dairy. Many of them also emphasize exercise or meditation. Here are details.
How the Baby Boom Generation Works
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/generation-gaps/baby-boom-generation.htm
What is unique about the Baby Boom Generation? Read about the Baby Boom Generation at HowStuffWorks.