Search Results | community
Your search for "community" returned 5,571 results
How Sweeps Week Works
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/how-sweeps-week-works.htm
In times past, if a TV character was getting married, chances are it would happen in Sweeps Week. Find out how Sweeps Week works at HowStuffWorks.
How Inflation Works
money.howstuffworks.com/how-inflation-works.htm
Inflation is often defined as too many dollars chasing too few goods. But what does that really mean? And how does it affect the price of goods?
How Leprosy Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/leprosy.htm
There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
How Bankruptcy Fraud Works
money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/debt-management/bankruptcy-fraud.htm
If you're declaring bankruptcy, is leaving your family jewelry off the asset list fraud? Find out how bankruptcy fraud works at HowStuffWorks.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/climate-change-end-mayan-civilization.htm
Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/big-thinkers/douglas-engelbart-invention.htm
If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
science.howstuffworks.com/5-countries-without-military-forces.htm
As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
science.howstuffworks.com/star-wars-program.htm
Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
What's the Difference Between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans?
Subsidized and unsubsidized student loans are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about subsidized and unsubsidized student loans.
How Narco Tanks Work
people.howstuffworks.com/narco-tank.htm
What's the deal with so-called narco tanks? Read about the Mad Max-style armored vehicles used for drug trafficking.