Search Results | foothills
Your search for "foothills" returned 36 results
Did NASCAR Really Start With Bootleggers?
auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/nascar/history/nascar-bootleggers.htm
The high-octane stock car races of NASCAR are an American institution. But did NASCAR really start with bootleggers? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Why You Should Love the Much-maligned Magpie
animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/magpie.htm
Magpies are much-maligned as harbingers of doom, thieves of shiny objects and songbird eggs, but they're smart, monogamous for life and actually hold funerals for one another.
What's the Difference Between Basmati and Jasmine Rice?
recipes.howstuffworks.com/basmati-jasmine-rice.htm
They're two popular types of long-grain rice, both with roots in Asia. But what makes them different from each other?
The Ultimate Atlanta Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/atlanta-quiz
Atlanta has become a popular tourist destination in the southern United States. There is something for everyone in Atlanta and its temperate climate only adds to its attraction. Southern hospitality is at the forefront in this bustling city where tourists comment on the friendliness of its residents. Take our quiz to learn more about this popular vacation spot.
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/fertile-crescent.htm
A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
What Are the 10 Largest Cities in the World by Population?
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/largest-cities-in-world.htm
Of the 8 billion people now inhabiting this planet, almost 60 percent live in urban environments. Here are the top 10 megacities in the world.
Can You Guess These Horse Breeds in this Hidden Picture Game?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-guess-these-horse-breeds-this-hidden-picture-game
Do you enjoy riding, watching races and learning about horses? Then this is the game for you! See how many of these horse breeds you can identify in this hidden picture reveal game!
When Was Jesus Really Born? Not Dec. 25
people.howstuffworks.com/when-was-jesus-born.htm
The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a date that's not Dec. 25.
'The Alcatraz of the Rockies': Why No One Ever Escapes From ADX Florence
people.howstuffworks.com/adx-florence.htm
ADX Florence is the only federal "supermax" prison in the U.S. and home to a rogue's gallery of notorious criminals. What's it like to serve time there
King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?
people.howstuffworks.com/king-solomon.htm
The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?