Search Results | latin america
Your search for "latin america" returned 344 results
Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/poinsettia.htm
Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.
Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/william-james-sidis.htm
Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
Can You Spell These Commonly Misused Words?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-spell-these-commonly-misused-words
Whether your weakness is homophones and synonyms, confusing consonants and stressful sibilants or simply repeated typing errors, this quiz will teach you all the tricks you need to spell like a champion!
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/arctic-fox.htm
The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Ranunculus Is a Toxic Beauty With a Doozy of a Name
home.howstuffworks.com/ranunculus.htm
Ranunculus is a genus containing more than 600 species, all of which are beautiful, but toxic to both humans and animals.
How Did 'Fido' Become the Default Name for a Dog?
animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/fido-dog-name-origin-meaning-abraham-lincoln.htm
Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why aren't mountain goats really goats?
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/mountain-goats-really-goats.htm
Mountain goats may have woolly fur, cloven feet and horns, but they are quite different from true goats. Why call them mountain goats if they're not goats?
Why Aren't There More Asian-Americans in Pro Team Sports?
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/where-are-asian-american-pro-athletes.htm
Cultural expectations - and stereotyping - explain the underrepresentation of Asian-American athletes in some sports. HowStuffWorks investigates.
Why Is Cashmere So Expensive?
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/why-is-cashmere-so-expensive.htm
Cashmere is super-soft and luxurious, and super expensive. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about where cashmere comes from, and why it's so costly.
1979 1980 1981 Ford Mustang
auto.howstuffworks.com/1979-1980-1981-ford-mustang.htm
Mustang's "New Breed" of 1979 was a new kind of Ford pony car, but it was still every inch a Mustang. Learn more about the 1979-1981 Ford Mustang.