Search Results | land
Your search for "land" returned 3,671 results
Mimetoliths: The Faces We See in Rock Formations
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/mimetoliths.htm
Erosion and weather can combine to make rock formations look like all kinds of things, from human faces to animals. They're called mimetoliths and we've taken a look at four of the most famous.
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/tanzanite.htm
Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/imaginary-numbers.htm
An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/mad-trapper-rat-river.htm
The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?
All Dolled Up: The Barbie Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/barbie-quiz
Much more than a simple toy, Barbie is the inspirational career woman who teaches girls they can do anything - while showing off a figure that's pure fantasy. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of Barbie's history, triumphs and controversies.
The Krampus Gallery of Holiday Doom!
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/krampus-pictures.htm
The Krampus represent the dark side of the holidays. Learn about the terrifying Krampus and their role in yuletide traditions.
10 Biggest Bugs on Earth
animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/10-biggest-bugs-on-earth-pictures.htm
Check out these incredible pictures of massive insects and arachnids. See pictures of insects and arachnids at HowStuffWorks.
The Longest Road in the U.S. Passes Through a National Park
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/longest-road-in-the-us.htm
Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like the vast network of highways stretching across the United States. But have you ever wondered which road takes the crown as the longest?
The Most Dangerous Animal in Africa Isn't the Largest
animals.howstuffworks.com/wild-animals/most-dangerous-animal-in-africa.htm
Africa is home to some of the most dangerous animals on the planet, and many of them pose a real threat to humans. With that said, the most dangerous animal in Africa may surprise you.
The World's Most Dangerous Cat and 14 Other Fierce Felines
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/most-dangerous-cat.htm
What's the difference between a purring feline on your lap and the most dangerous cat in the world? Whether large or small, the skilled hunters on this list capable of taking down prey — and sometimes they come into contact with humans, resulting in fatal or serious injuries.