Search Results | seal of north carolina
Your search for "seal of north carolina" returned 47 results
Why Adults Adopt Other Adults
lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/family/parenting/adoption/why-adults-adopt-each-other.htm
Although we associate adoption mainly with children, there are many good reasons why one adult may adopt another. There are also some fraudulent ones too.
How to Make Homemade Raccoon Repellent
home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-homemade-raccoon-repellant.htm
You can make raccoon repellant with ammonia, potent spices or peppers. Learn how to make homemade raccoon repellant in this article.
How Venus Flytraps Work
science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/venus-flytrap.htm
Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Landfills Work
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/landfill.htm
What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.
What are solar air heaters?
home.howstuffworks.com/solar-air-heaters.htm
With fuel costs and other factors, solar air heaters are getting more attention. Learn about solar air heaters and how they can heat your home.
Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-guess-if-this-historical-story-is-fact-or-fiction
Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
Ridiculous History: Land O' Fakes — Margarine Bootlegging in Canada
recipes.howstuffworks.com/ridiculous-history-land-o-fakes-margarine-bootlegging-canada.htm
In the 19th and 20th centuries, margarine and how it was taxed got a lot of people riled up. Learn about the margarine madness at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Barbecue Works
recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/barbecue.htm
Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
The Ultimate Horse Breed Identification Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/the-ultimate-horse-breed-identification-quiz
To most people, horse breeds don't even exist. The average person would easily say, "what a lovely spotted horse" rather than "what a lovely Appaloosa." But you're not the average person. Come match these horses to their breeds in this quiz.