Search Results | african countries
Your search for "african countries" returned 566 results
What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/rosa-parks.htm
Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/frederick-douglass.htm
Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.
5 Invasive Species That Might Conquer the World
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/5-invasive-species-conquer-world.htm
Invasive species are found around the globe, and can be damaging to the world's ecosystems. Some invasive species seem almost unstoppable like these five.
How Folklore Works
people.howstuffworks.com/folklore.htm
Folklore is many things from stories and art to rituals, special meals and remedies. Learn all about folklore and why it lives on at HowStuffWorks.
10 Tips for Mapping Your Family History
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/genealogy/10-tipsmapping-family-history.htm
You might know where you're going but do you know where you came from? Here are 10 tips for mapping your family history from HowStuffWorks.
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
people.howstuffworks.com/martial-law.htm
The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/nikita-krushchev-bang-shoe.htm
Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.
Plantain vs. Banana: The Many Fruity Differences
recipes.howstuffworks.com/plantain-vs-banana.htm
Bananas and plantains come from plants of the same genus (Musa), but the plantain vs. banana comparison boils down to more than just size and skin.
What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/oldest-city-in-america.htm
Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/national-traditions/most-common-last-names-in-world.htm
The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.