Search Results | asian people
Your search for "asian people" returned 444 results
How Lunar New Year Works
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/chinese-new-year.htm
Every year, millions of people plunge into a period of feasts and fireworks in celebration of Chinese or Lunar New Year. How did this holiday get its start?
How Bird Flu Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/bird-flu.htm
Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/chinatowns.htm
There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?
Where does earwax come from?
health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/ear/where-does-earwax-come-from.htm
Earwax might seem like just another gross bodily substance, but it serves a very important function. Learn where earwax comes from at HowStuffWorks.
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.
10 Weird Ingredients People Put in Thanksgiving Dressing
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/10-weird-ingredients--dressing.htm
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it's one of the stars of the holiday meal. But here are 10 ingredients for stuffing that might surprise you.
The Magical Art of Cambodian Shadow Puppetry Has Entertained for Centuries
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/theater/cambodian-shadow-puppets.htm
The tiny Southeast Asian country of Cambodia has achieved a worldwide reputation for perfecting the art of shadow puppetry.
How Entomophagy Works
people.howstuffworks.com/entomophagy.htm
Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. Bugs are nutritious and some of them taste great, but in the Western world entomophagy is a cultural taboo. Would you eat bugs?
Is 7/7/07 a lucky day?
people.howstuffworks.com/lucky-day.htm
July 7, 2007 is considered by many people to be one of the luckiest days of the century. Find out what the excitement surrounding 7/7/07 is all about.
Ginseng: Herbal Remedies
health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/ginseng-herbal-remedies.htm
Ginseng is used in herbal remedies that can reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Learn how to use ginseng and make ginseng tea.