Search Results | empire
Your search for "empire" returned 865 results
Are the Face Cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) Real People?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/kings-queens-and-jacks-playing-cards-real-people.htm
Is that Henry VIII on the king of spades? If not, then who is it?
Dodecahedron: The 12-sided Shape With the 12-letter Name
science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/dodecahedron.htm
A dodecahedron has 12 flat faces, all shaped like pentagons. Here are 12 cool things you just may not know about them.
Embracing Ennui: How Boredom Can Be Good for You
health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/ennui
Everyone experiences boredom at some point and maybe even ennui, a chronic type of boredom. But surprisingly, ennui does have some benefits.
What is pyrokinesis?
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/pyrokinesis.htm
We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
Should you hang up your landline during a thunderstorm?
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/phone-during-thunderstorm.htm
If you're in a thunderstorm, then your top priority is safety. It might sound like a good idea to call your loved ones and let them know you're okay, but hold the phone a moment. See those lightning bolts outside? They've got other ideas.
Which English monarch are you?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-english-monarch-are-you
The English throne has stood for a thousand years, and it's had a lot of occupants in that time. Each of them stamped their own distinctive style on the office. Which of them are you? Take this quiz to find out!
What British Accent Do You Have?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what-british-accent-do-you-have
As Henry Higgins reminds us in "My Fair Lady", there are lots of different accents in Britain, and all of them tell people something about you. Which of the myriad British accents do you use?
When Were Cats Domesticated? Did Cats Domesticate Us?
animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/when-were-cats-domesticated.htm
These floofs have been living alongside humans for thousands of years. But when were cats domesticated to become our adorable yet aloof companions?
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
people.howstuffworks.com/first-person-to-speak-english.htm
English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
Can We Guess Where You Grew Up Based on Your Vocabulary?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-we-guess-where-you-grew-up-based-on-your-vocabulary
You may or may not be aware of the fact that a lot of the words you use come from the place you grew up. Choose the words you use the most, and we will take our best guess about where you were born! North, south, east or west?