Search Results | decrease
Your search for "decrease" returned 1,748 results
The Ultimate Boy Scouts Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/boy-scouts-quiz
In an era when parents are desperate to find safe and nurturing activities for their kids, organizations like the Boy Scouts of America are really thriving. With wholesome activities such as hiking and camping, and an emphasis on honesty and community service, scouting provides an excellent model for a healthy childhood. This quintessentially American fraternity, however, wasn't actually developed in the U.S. Take this quiz to learn more about the Boy Scouts.
How Long Can Human Fingernails Grow?
Fingernails can grow to extreme lengths. Learn more about how long and fast fingernails can grow in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Powerball 'Tipping Point': What Size Jackpot Makes You Play?
This weekend's Powerball lottery is up to $800 million. Is that enough to get you to play?
A Dose of Nature Could Improve Mental Health for City Dwellers
Living near birds and shrubs has measurable benefits, new research shows. Find out how nearby nature affects people in urban areas at HowStuffWorks.
Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/why-drinking-gives-munchies.htm
Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine suggest that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.
Does the Sun Rotate?
science.howstuffworks.com/does-sun-rotate.htm
Like Earth, the sun rotates, but in a different way. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
This Science Experiment Will Run for 500 Years
Scientists started an experiment back in 2014 that will run for 500 years. The first results were recently published. So, what have they found so far?
What Animal Can Hold Its Breath Longest?
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/what-animal-can-hold-its-breath-longest.htm
Many marine and aquatic mammals can survive without breathing by slowing their heart rates and redirecting blood from their extremities to their brains, hearts and muscles.
Actually, We're Not Overdoing It on the Salt
health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/actually-were-not-overdoing-it-on-salt.htm
A new study concluded that most people were not damaging themselves with too much salt. HowStuffWorks finds out why.
What's the world's longest-running circus?
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/circus-arts/longest-running-circus.htm
Which is the world's longest-running circus? It depends on who you ask. Find out the longest-running one at HowStuffWorks.