Search Results | century of progress
Your search for "century of progress" returned 517 results
How Hypnosis Works
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/hypnosis.htm
The practice of hypnotism dates back centuries, and there are those who swear by its validity. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, hypnosis is an interesting phenomenon. Check it out -- and let us know if you start to bark like a dog.
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/pneumatic-tubes.htm
That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
October 12 1999: The World Population Hits 6 Billion
people.howstuffworks.com/population-six-billion.htm
The world's population hit 6 billion people on this day in October of 1999. Read about the historic day in which the world's population hit the 6 billion mark.
Half the World Will Be Nearsighted by 2050
health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/eye/half-the-world-will-be-nearsighted-2050.htm
It's estimated that a shocking 5 billion people will be nearsighted by 2050. HowStuffWorks Now examines the reasons why.
Money Scam Pictures
money.howstuffworks.com/money-scam-pictures.htm
These money scam pictures cover some of the most ruthless scams in history. Learn what you can do to protect yourself with money scam pictures.
How Water-powered Clocks Work
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-tech/sustainable/water-powered-clock.htm
Water-powered clocks are explained in this article. Learn about water-powered clocks.
Were ancient Egyptians the first feminists?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/first-feminist.htm
The first feminists might've lived in ancient Egypt, where Herodotus documented aspects of gender equality. Did the first feminists live in ancient Egypt?
How Slender Man Works
people.howstuffworks.com/slender-man.htm
This creepy Internet sensation might be just a 21st-century version of folklore. Figure out if Slender Man really drove kids to kill at HowStuffWorks.
How the Flying Shuttle Helped the Textile Industry Take Off
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/flying-shuttle.htm
The flying shuttle was a transformative invention during the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the device that revolutionized the weaving process.
Korea's Haenyeo Female Freedivers Brave Freezing Waters and a Changing Culture
Who are Korea's haenyeo female free divers? Learn more about this fading traditional fishing method in this HowStuffWorks article.