Search Results | were
Your search for "were" returned 14,648 results
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
people.howstuffworks.com/election-day-tuesday--holiday-weekend-voting.htm
Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
Ridiculous History: When Scientists Hid Under Beds to Do Research
Experimental protocol has changed since the 1930s when two researchers hid under the beds of college students to eavesdrop on their conversations.
Do dire wolves exist?
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/do-dire-wolves-exist.htm
A person encountering a dire wolf will likely end up in dire straits, but do they have grounding in reality? Learn about dire wolves at HowStuffWorks.
Can We Guess Your Ancestral Roots?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-we-guess-your-ancestral-roots
Where did your family come from? Don't tell us! Finish these questions about your family and your traditions, and we'll be able to trace your answers back to your ancestral roots. Will we get it right?
What % Cowboy Are You?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what--cowboy-are-you
Cowboys are American icons defining many of the virtues we see as part of our rugged individualism. All Americans have a little cowboy in them. What percentage cowboy are you? Take this quiz and find out!
Will the U.S. Ever Run Out of Telephone Numbers?
electronics.howstuffworks.com/phone-number-shortage.htm
The list of usable phone numbers runs into the billions, but the number is not infinite. So, what happens if we run out?
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/world-trade-center-slurry-wall.htm
It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
How Betsy Ross Worked
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/betsy-ross-worked.htm
History tells us that Betsy Ross designed and sewed America's first flag. But is that the truth or is it just legend? Find out more at HowStuffWorks.
How Deprogramming Works
people.howstuffworks.com/deprogramming.htm
Did the controversial practice of cult deprogramming do more harm than good? Learn about deprogramming at HowStuffWorks.
10 Black Friday Horror Stories
money.howstuffworks.com/10-black-friday-horror-stories.htm
Americans seem to go crazy when picking up electronics at big discounts over holidays. Read 10 horrifying true-life tales that happened on Black Friday.