Search Results | thomas
Your search for "thomas" returned 1,614 results
How Nikola Tesla Worked
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/nikola-tesla.htm
Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/what-if/what-if-america-lost-revolution.htm
If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/toilets-past-future-flush.htm
Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Can You Guess If This “Game of Thrones" Name Is Real or Fake?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-guess-if-this-game-of-thrones-name-is-real-or-fake
Remembering all the lords, ladies and the entire cast of characters across the "Game of Thrones" world can get a little complicated. So here's the ultimate challenge to see if you can separate names like Tommen from Thomas.
Alien Abduction Theories: A Scientific Search for Evidence
science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/alien-abduction.htm
Many people have reported alien abduction stories. Most of the abductees have shared their stories through hypnosis. Read more about alien abductions.
America's Beloved Frenchman: The Marquis de Lafayette Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/marquis-de-lafayette-quiz
“There exist certain natural rights inherent in every society of which not only one nation but all the nations together could not justly deprive an individual," he wrote. Nope, not Thomas Jefferson. How much do you know about Marquis de Lafayette?
Am I Going to Be Successful?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/am-i-going-to-be-successful
Thomas Jefferson once said, "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." If you're the type of person who works hard to make their dreams come true, then it's time to find out if it will pay off in the long run!
Can You Match at Least 10 of These Science Words to the Right Definition?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-match-at-least-10-of-these-science-words-to-the-right-definition
Science was never our strong suit, but do you have the smarts to slay this hard-AF science-terminology quiz? If you manage to match at least 10 of these science words to their correct definitions, you'll take your place next to the GOAT Thomas Edison.
Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/brother-against-brother.htm
Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.
How to Create a Home Library
home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/remodeling/home-library.htm
A home library can be a dynamic expression of your personality. Learn how to create a home library and establish a special space for reading.