Search Results | seek

Your search for "seek" returned 3,157 results

Who was Rosie the Riveter?

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/rosie-riveter.htm

Rosie the Riveter is an icon of World War II and a symbol of feminine capability. Learn about Rosie the Riveter and her we-can-do-it attitude.

Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?

history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/salt-march.htm

The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.

Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?

history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/slaves-ottoman-empire.htm

Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.

Cymbalta: What You Need to Know

health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/medication/cymbalta.htm

Cymbalta is a medication commonly used for depression. Learn more about Cymbalta at HowStuffWorks.

What is disengagement theory?

health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/aging/elder-care/disengagement-theory.htm

The disengagement theory states that the elderly will remove themselves from many social networks. Learn about the disengagement theory.

What is positive psychology?

science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/positive-psychology.htm

Positive psychology studies what makes people happy. See how researchers study happiness and learn about the pros and cons to positive psychology.

How Franklin Cars Work

auto.howstuffworks.com/franklin-cars.htm

Early Franklin cars emphasized the company's aviation background, and were popularized by famous pilots. Find out how this helped Franklin stay aloft.

Why do I have to join the French Foreign Legion under an assumed name?

science.howstuffworks.com/french-foreign-legion.htm

The French Foreign Legion is a French mercenary unit that bills itself as the school of second chance. Learn more about the French Foreign Legion.

How Chess AI Works

electronics.howstuffworks.com/chess.htm

AI chess programs calculate their game plan based on formulas - algorithms that determine whether a position is "good" or "bad." But how do they really work?

10 Famous Native Americans

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/10-famous-native-americans.htm

America's history begins with the Native Americans and the English settlers they encountered. Read our list of Native American leaders and heroes.

1951 - 1960