Search Results | star
Your search for "star" returned 3,899 results
Are Dingoes Dangerous (and Did One Really Eat a Baby)?
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/dingo.htm
These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase 'a dingo ate my baby.' But did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?
What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?
science.howstuffworks.com/yuri-gagarin.htm
He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.
How to Make Slime
lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/science-projects/how-to-make-slime.htm
Making slime is a fun project to do at home or school - and it takes just a few everyday ingredients to pull it off. We've got some recipes inside.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
people.howstuffworks.com/oligarchy.htm
HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
people.howstuffworks.com/twisted-tale-racist-law-still-on-books.htm
The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
Indie Bookstores Defied Amazon. Who's Next?
money.howstuffworks.com/indie-bookstores-defied-amazon-whos-next.htm
Indie book stores are making a comeback. HowStuffWorks checks out the resurgence and wonders what other businesses can beat back Amazon.
Pet Therapy: Huggable Healthcare Workers
health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/tests-treatment/huggable-healthcare-workers.htm
Huggable healthcare workers like dogs and cats make a visit to the hospital more pleasant. Learn about huggable healthcare workers at Discovery Health.
Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks
animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/tarantula-hawk.htm
HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.
What Are Santa Ana Winds?
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/santa-ana-winds.htm
These annual winds blow during Southern California's dangerous dry season, whipping up wildfires that can ravage thousands of acres.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/manifest-destiny-america.htm
President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.