Um, No Thanks. 5 Times People Rejected Their Grammy and Oscar Nominations

Plus, how the Dawes Act caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they once owned.  

It's the weekend! Located on Taiwan's north coast is a mushroom rock formation that looks a lot like Nefertiti, or Queen Elizabeth I, depending on whom you ask. To learn more about mimetoliths, or rocks that resemble living forms, delve into our article. How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned. Here's what happened. Read more >> How Do You Become a Ufologist? There actually are a handful of routes that don't involve being personally abducted or applying to a secret government shadow agency. Read more >> Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name At first glance, California seems to have a simple name. But the story is far, far cooler than that. Read more >> Taro Gives the Potato a Run for Its Nutritional Buck More people are catching on to the many health benefits of taro. For starters, this tuber is an excellent source of potassium and fiber. Read more >> Can You Watch the Sunset and Moonrise at the Same Time? The short answer is yes, and it's amazing. So where and when can you catch this sight? Read more >> 5 Times People Rejected Their Grammy and Oscar Nominations Celebrities usually gush that "it's an honor just to be nominated" for an Oscar or a Grammy. Not these folks. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Where did the deadliest blizzard in recorded history take place? a) United States b) Russia c) Sweden d) Iran You should keep your gas tank at least a quarter full at all times. (Myth/Fact) What hormone is commonly referred to as the "love hormone"? a) Serotonin b) Oxytocin c) Dopamine d) Endorphin Francis Bacon was the first scientist credited with using the scientific method. (True/False) Over the last 1.4 billion years, Earth has gone from 18 hour days to 24 hour days. The cause: the moon is moving farther away from Earth. (True/False) If you could drive a car from Earth to the moon at a speed of 60 mph, how long would it take you to reach the moon's surface? a) About one month b) About six months c) About a year Check Your Answers Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

What If We Had No Moon?

Plus, moonmoons and a superb moon quiz.

Happy Thursday Did you know that every full moon of the year has a name? Today (January 28th) is the first full moon of 2021. Read on to find out the name of today's full moon and more marvelous moon facts. Worm, Strawberry, Blue: Every Full Moon Has a Name By Nathan Chandler Everyone's heard of the blue moon and the harvest moon, but how about the worm moon? What are the names of each full moon and when do they occur? Read more >> What If We Had No Moon? Let's find out why we owe our moon some thank yous. Read more >> What Are Days and Nights Like on the Moon? Do they even look different? Read more >> Why a Blue Moon's Not Really Blue   The term "blue moon" dates back to at least the 16th century. But since then, it's been given several different definitions, many of which are contradictory. So what's a blue moon today? Read more >> The Moon Is Causing Longer Days on Earth The days are getting longer, but don't worry about changing your clocks. Read more >> What Are Moonmoons? If planets can have moons, could those moons have moons of their own? Read more >> The Superb Moon Quiz   The moon inspires song lyrics, poetry, and wannabe astronauts. But how much do you really know about the moon and its history? Take the quiz >> Riddle of the Day! Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list