Search Results | north america
Your search for "north america" returned 1,730 results
Do you know these meteorology basics? Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/predicting-the-weather-do-you-know-these-meteorology-basics
Meteorology has come a long way from "red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." How much do you understand about the science behind the forecasts you see on the news?
9 Largest Islands in the World
history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/largest-islands-in-world.htm
An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
How Film Festivals Work
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/film-festival.htm
Film festivals are held around the world for a variety of movies and audiences. Learn about how film festivals work.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/us-territories.htm
The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/us-mexico-border-became-flashpoint.htm
The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Storm Quiz?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-get-more-right-storm-quiz
Mother Earth, with her placid plains and gorgeous mountains, may sometimes seem like a fairly harmless place. But her weather can quickly change, churning life-threatening storms into life. What do you really know about our planet's storms?
10 Biggest Cat Breeds to (Lovingly) Shed All Over Your Home
animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/biggest-cat-breeds.htm
The biggest cat breeds, like Maine Coons and Savannah cats, remind us of their (considerably larger) wild ancestors.
5 Delicious Winter Squashes That Are Easy to Prepare
recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/winter-squash.htm
Winter squashes are abundant this time of the year. Each has a different flavor profile and they're all super easy to prepare.
Can You Identify These Night-Blooming Flowers?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-identify-these-nightblooming-flowers
There are countless flowers that emerge in the morning to meet the sun, but you may be surprised to learn just how many species reach peak bloom long after the sun has set. Take our quiz to see how many of these night-bloomers you can name!
How Long Do Orchid Blooms Last? Tips for Growing Orchids
science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/orchids.htm
Orchids might be the sexiest flower in the greenhouse. Its very name comes from the Greek word for "testicle!" And its reproduction methods are pretty exotic too.