Search Results | sky island
Your search for "sky island" returned 219 results
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/krakatoa.htm
The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
The Tragic Story of 'Sky King' Richard Russell
people.howstuffworks.com/richard-russell.htm
In 2018, Richard Russell made news headlines for stealing — and subsequently crashing — a 76-seat passenger plane straight out of Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/ridiculous-history-hbombs-space-caused-light-shows.htm
Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Australia Has More Than One Pink Lake (Many More!)
science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/australia-pink-lakes.htm
Australia's western coast boasts such pink wonders. But what gives these lakes their pink hue?
Can You Match the Picture to Where in the World It Was Taken?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-match-the-picture-to-where-in-the-world-it-was-taken-snap1
In this big, beautiful world we live in, there's no shortage of amazing sights. You could travel your whole life and still not see them all! Are you woke about the world? We challenge you to take our quiz to see if you can match the picture to where in the world it was taken.
Can You Name These '90s Adventure Games from an Image?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-these-90s-adventure-games-an-image
Nineties video games paved the way for all of the game we like playing today. So we had to go back almost two decades to see if you remember the games that ruled back then. Can you name these '90s adventure games?
What If There Were No Stars?
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/what-if/what-if-there-were-no-stars.htm
Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?
Zeus Swallowed His Wife Whole, Plus 6 Other Tasty Zeus Tidbits
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/zeus.htm
Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.
Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/your-iq-is-146-higher-you-can-identify-these-40-countries-their-flags
It’s kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!
Can You Pass This General Knowledge Test?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/recent-study-general-knowledge-quiz-can-you
From movies old and new to American history, how well do you know your basic trivia? Test your skills against your friends and perhaps learn something new with this general knowledge quiz!