Search Results | century
Your search for "century" returned 4,654 results
How Bees Work
animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/bee.htm
Bees have been included in myths and legends for centuries. Learn about bees, the anatomy of bees and how colony collapse disorder affects bees.
How Sign Language Works
people.howstuffworks.com/sign-language.htm
Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
Cranberries 101
recipes.howstuffworks.com/cranberries-101.htm
Rich in vitamin C and low in fat, cranberries have been used for centuries in everything from medicine to a dye. Check out cranberries 101.
Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?
people.howstuffworks.com/groom-carry-bride.htm
Tradition calls for the groom to carry bride over the threshold, and it's been that way for centuries. Read why the groom carries the bride over the threshold.
Early Scottish Monks Were Gamers
people.howstuffworks.com/early-scottish-monks-were-gamers.htm
Archaeologists found an ancient stone game board used by monks in the 7th or 8th century. HowStuffWorks looks at this rare find.
The Dodleston Messages: Hoax or Ghost From 1546?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/dodleston-messages.htm
Ken Webster moved into an 18th-century cottage in the tiny town of Dodleston, England, and found himself cyber-communicating with someone from the year 1546.
How Gin Works
recipes.howstuffworks.com/gin.htm
In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
home.howstuffworks.com/home-decor/decorating-styles-techniques/sterling-silver.htm
The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?
Turkish Coffee Is Steeped in Tradition — And Easy to Make
recipes.howstuffworks.com/turkish-coffee.htm
Since its introduction in 15th-century Yemen, Turkish coffee has been a cultural touchstone in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and north Africa.
10 Facts About Circus Animals
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/circus-arts/10-facts-about-circus-animals.htm
Circus animals are beloved by all, but they've endured a lot through the centuries. Learn some amazing circus animal facts at HowStuffWorks.