Search Results | old northwest

Your search for "old northwest" returned 168 results

Mysterious Taxonomy: The Cryptids Quiz

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/cryptids-quiz

They lurk in the dark woods, the deep lakes, the uncharted oceans, the shadows of an old barn or a deserted city street — cryptids, creatures that defy categorization and sometimes logic. Identify these 30 cryptids based on their descriptions.

Could You Pass This Canadian Geography Quiz?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/could-you-pass-this-canadian-geography-quiz

If you've traveled around the country, or just know your stuff about Canada, you've found the right quiz. You live here, but how well do you really know the geography of your country? Find out by taking a trip from BC to Newfoundland on this quiz!

Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-identify-all-of-these-coniferous-trees

Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!

Visions of Sugarplums: The Nutcracker Quiz

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/visions-sugarplums-the-nutcracker-quiz

What started as a simple children's book has transformed into one of the most important traditions of the holiday season, as fans young and old flock to theaters to see one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history, music and characters that make up this Christmas classic.

Nazaré's 80-foot Waves Intimidate Even Pro Big-Wave Surfers

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/oceanography/waves-nazare.htm

According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?

Top 10 International Holiday Food Traditions

recipes.howstuffworks.com/menus/10-international-holiday-food-traditions.htm

International holiday food traditions are as unique and creative as the holidays are themselves. Learn about 10 international holiday food traditions.

What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/carolina-bays.htm

Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.

What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?

science.howstuffworks.com/pyrite.htm

Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.

Can You Identify These National Parks?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-identify-these-national-parks

From Florida's underwater reefs to California's 2,300-year-old forests, celebrate these wild lands by seeing how much you know about some of the biggest and baddest landscapes.

How Totem Poles Work

people.howstuffworks.com/totem-pole.htm

Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.

11 - 20