Search Results | empire
Your search for "empire" returned 865 results
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/us-use-fahrenheit.htm
While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
Can You Figure Out the NFL Team From a Hint?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-figure-out-the-nfl-team-a-hint
Every team has its milestones, famous players and events. But can you guess the NFL team after one famous hint? In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all the NFL hallmarks!
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/states-once-declared-themselves-independent-nations.htm
Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
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.
What's an Easy Way to Convert Meters to Feet?
science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/meters-to-feet.htm
Most of the world uses meters, apart from the U.S. and a few other countries. So what's an easy way to convert from meters to feet and vice versa?
The Bond ... James Bond Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/james-bond-quiz
James Bond is about as iconic as a movie (and book) character can be. Grab your exploding pen and let's see how you do on the ultimate Bond quiz. You might earn your license to kill.
SCIFs Are Spy-proof Places for America's Top Secrets
science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/scif.htm
SCIFs are spy-proof, highly secure facilities designed for viewing and working with sensitive national security secrets. We talk to a former general counsel for the NSA to find out how they work.
10 of the Best Anime Series: An Incredibly Subjective List
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/best-anime.htm
Anyone familiar with the anime world knows that it's a land of contrasts, from the cheap and forgettable to the excellent and indispensable. If you're new to watching anime, you might be intimidated by the sheer volume of options you'll find on various streaming services (not to mention on DVD and Blu-Ray, if you're a physical media kind of person).
10 Reasons Why Tesla Is a Scientific God
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/10-reasons-tesla-is-scientific-god.htm
He had patents and pigeons galore. His role in history books could be more. So come ye science fans, and read up on your Tesla facts, myths and lore.
Can You Name These Songs If We Mess Up the Lyrics?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-these-songs-if-we-mess-up-the-lyrics
Don't be salty, but we took your fave bops and messed up the lyrics. Why would we do such a thing? We're testing your music knowledge and wanna know if you can still name these iconic songs from the 1990s, 2000s and today.