Search Results | own

Your search for "own" returned 11,778 results

How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit

electronics.howstuffworks.com/tetris.htm

Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?

How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/robert-the-bruce.htm

Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.

Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters

money.howstuffworks.com/monthly-jobs-report-news.htm

Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report that looks at the unemployment rate, among other job-related data in the country. But who counts as "unemployed" can be tricky.

After 60 Years, Wally Funk, 82, Is Finally Going to Space

science.howstuffworks.com/wally-funk-news.htm

On July 20, 2021, Wally Funk will blast off. Her trip to space has been delayed since 1961, when the 'Mercury 13' Woman in Space Program was cancelled.

Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium

science.howstuffworks.com/chernobyl-elephants-foot.htm

The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.

Can 'Stay Interviews' Help Companies Avoid Exit Interviews?

money.howstuffworks.com/stay-interview-news.htm

Most of us know how an exit interview works, but what is a stay interview? And can talking to employees about job satisfaction keep them from walking out the door?

The 10 Most Counterfeited Products in The World

money.howstuffworks.com/the-10-most-counterfeited-products-in-the-world.htm

We've all seen counterfeit products sold at street vendors and open air markets. Whether it is fake designer purses, sunglasses or pirated movies, counterfeit products abound. However, the global trade in counterfeit products seems to be escalating in today's globalized world. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently issued a study that estimates [...] The post The 10 Most Counterfeited Products in The World appeared first on Goliath.

The 10 Best Google Doodles Of All Time

computer.howstuffworks.com/the-10-best-google-doodles-of-all-time.htm

When you want to know what is happening in the world, Google is the first port of call for many people. Google also brilliantly knows how to mark and celebrate important global events in a fun and creative way, and this is through their brilliant Doodles. Google Doodles are where they redesign the logo to [...] The post The 10 Best Google Doodles Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

5 Reasons Why Danes Are Happier Than the Rest of Us

people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/reasons-why-danes-are-happy.htm

The Danish people are among the happiest on the planet. Find out 5 reasons why from HowStuffWorks.

Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life

science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/intricate-ice-caves-in-antarctica-may-harbor-unique-life.htm

On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.

8811 - 8820