Search Results | human history
Your search for "human history" returned 2,546 results
How Transistors Work
electronics.howstuffworks.com/transistor.htm
The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
12 Extinct Animals That Once Roamed the Earth
animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/extinct.htm
Learn more about the top 10 most mysterious creatures to disappear from the earth.
How Kissing Works
people.howstuffworks.com/kissing.htm
Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
How Many Past Lives Have You Had?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-many-lives-have-you-had
Do you constantly have nostalgic pangs in places you've never been? Is deja vu so common that you're sure you've done this all before? Maybe each experience feels fresh and new! Find out how many lives you've lived by taking this quiz.
Can You Name More Than 11 of These Biblical Things?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-more-than-11-of-these-biblical-things
Do you think you have the Bible down cold? You not only know the people in the Bible but the things in their world. It's time to make your Sunday school teacher proud and name at least 11 of these biblical objects!
Coyotes: The 'Song Dogs' of North America
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/coyote.htm
The coyote inhabits most areas of North America. HowStuffWorks gets to know the 'song dog.'
Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations
people.howstuffworks.com/wishing-well.htm
Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.
Better Get the Jumbo Popcorn: 10 Longest Hollywood Movies
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/10-longest-hollywood-movies.htm
Get your extra-large soda and popcorn ready: You'll need them to last during these 10 supersized movies. Which one is the longest?
Why Some Animals Eat Rocks to Aid in Digestion
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/gastroliths.htm
Gastroliths, or "stomach stones," are found in animals from chickens to sea lions. But what are they for?
Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-tech/sustainable/5-ways-nature-inspired-technology.htm
Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?