Search Results | british people

Your search for "british people" returned 1,538 results

Meet the World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge

science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/meet-worlds-longest-sea-crossing-bridge.htm

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is 34 miles (55 kilometers) long and connects the territories of Hong Kong and Macao to mainland China for the first time.

What Is the Youngest Drinking Age in the World?

people.howstuffworks.com/youngest-drinking-age-in-the-world.htm

Modern states take a variety of approaches to curtail or regulate the drinking of alcoholic beverages by young people. The United States, with its across-the-board minimum legal drinking age of 21, is something of an outlier; many other countries have a lower legal age.

The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942

history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/axis-conquers-philippines.htm

The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.

How Much Do You Know About Britain's EastEnders?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-much-do-you-know-britains-eastenders

"EastEnders" is a popular British soap opera that began in the '80s. It has sparked a lot of attention and enthusiasm, both in the U.K. and abroad! Are you an "EastEnders" fan? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of this remarkable, dramatic show, and by the end, you'll be free to fly the Union Jack.

Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets

people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/curse-tablets.htm

Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.

1953-1958 MG Magnette

auto.howstuffworks.com/1953-1958-mg-magnette.htm

The 1953-1958 MG Magnette was like no other sports car before it. Read about its history and see pictures of this historic machine.

Furry Friends Can Aid Your Health

health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/preventive-care/furry-friends-can-aid-your-health.htm

Furry friends can aid your health as you get older. Learn how furry friends like dogs and cats can aid your health in old age at Discovery Health.

Root Canal Procedure

health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/oral-care/procedures/root-canal-procedure.htm

Root canals are a dreaded dental procedure, but how many people really know what a root canal entails? Here, we break down the steps.

10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/10-things-done-out-spite.htm

Many people have gone to enormous lengths to pay back someone who did 'em wrong. Learn about 10 things done completely out of spite at HowStuffWorks.

Classic Cars of the '50s Trivia

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/classic-cars-of-the-50s-trivia

Whether you're a fan of the sleek Italian design of a Lancia Aurelia, the refined British style of a Bentley R-Type or the American muscle of a Chevy Corvette, the '50s were a decade of amazing automobiles. Cruise into the quiz and see what you know about them!

281 - 290