Search Results | american word
Your search for "american word" returned 2,522 results
How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/national-traditions/pledge-allegiance.htm
The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.
How Synesthesia Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/synesthesia.htm
Kanye West says he says sees music in color. Other people can hear words that make them taste a particular flavor, or they actually feel another person's pain. Welcome to the world of the synesthete. It's a stimulating one.
How Buick Works
auto.howstuffworks.com/buick.htm
Founded in 1903, Buick quickly became a leading American automaker. Learn about Buick's history, including Buick models from 1903 to the present.
How Free Speech Works
people.howstuffworks.com/free-speech.htm
In the U.S., can you truly say anything you want, or are there limits? Find out how free speech works at HowStuffWorks.
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 Caffeine Works
science.howstuffworks.com/caffeine.htm
Caffeine is one of the most commonly-used drugs -- 90% of Americans use it. Learn why caffeine is America's most popular drug and what it does to your body.
How Currency Works
money.howstuffworks.com/currency.htm
Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
15 Terms Popularized by Walter Winchell
people.howstuffworks.com/15-terms-popularized-by-walter-winchell.htm
Walter Winchell not only dished the dirt on celebrities and politicians, he also coined some clever phrases. Learn 15 terms coined by Walter Winchell.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Tacos
recipes.howstuffworks.com/5-things-didnt-know-about-tacos.htm
HowStuffWorks takes a bite into the history and trivia of tacos.
What Is a Group of Deer Called? More Names Than Simply 'Herd'
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/what-is-a-group-of-deer-called.htm
If you’ve seen several deer grazing together in a field or darting across a forest path, you may have wondered: What is a group of deer called?