Search Results | %s

Your search for "%s" returned 13,631 results

Does the U.S. President Have to Live in the White House?

people.howstuffworks.com/does-the-us-president-have-live-the-white-house.htm

What if a president's personal digs are nicer than the presidential ones? What happens then? Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

John Brown's Failed Raid on Harper's Ferry Was a Major Impetus for the U.S. Civil War

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/john-browns-failed-raid-harpers-ferry-major-impetus-civil-war.htm

The raid on Harper's Ferry amplified tensions between the North and South and intensified fear of slave rebellion. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Inside Georgia Aquarium: The Biggest Aquarium in the U.S.

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/issues/georgia-aquarium.htm

The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium. How did they build habitats for all the animals, and what does it take to keep them fed and healthy? Find out about the aquarium and learn about the animals that call it home.

Is Chicago the Windiest City in the U.S.?

science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/chicago-windiest-city.htm

Chicago has long been known as "The Windy City." It's a pretty cool nickname, but does it live up to it?

How Do Originalists Interpret the U.S. Constitution?

people.howstuffworks.com/originalism.htm

Judge Amy Coney Barrett says her judicial philosophy is originalism, following in the footsteps of her mentor, Justice Antonin Scalia. What does that mean?

Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree

people.howstuffworks.com/cheaters-never-win-many-us-high-school-students-disagree.htm

In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high schoolers admitted to cheating. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the cheating and its stigma.

Why Emmett Till's Murder Shook the Conscience of the U.S.

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/emmett-till.htm

What was it about Emmett Till's kidnapping and lynching (among the thousands of lynchings after the Civil War) that made the world stand up and take notice?

Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?

people.howstuffworks.com/freedom-of-the-press.htm

What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

The Tallest Mountain in the U.S. and 7 Close Contenders

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/tallest-mountain-in-us.htm

Although most of the highest mountains in the world are in Asia (looking at you, Mount Everest and Himalayas), the United States is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive mountain ranges in the world.

The Biggest Zoo in the U.S. (Plus 7 Other Gigantic Zoos)

animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/biggest-zoo-in-the-us.htm

Zoos in the United States are home to some of the largest and most impressive collections of wild animals in the world. They serve the dual purpose of letting kids and adults view the animals while also helping protect endangered species and educating the public on wildlife conservation efforts.

461 - 470