Where Did 'Shirt and Shoes' Required Come From?

Plus, we get busy thanking Teddy Roosevelt and cheering about J.K. Rowling's new free release in this newsletter.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today The youngest person to assume the U.S. presidency literally changed the country's landscape starting with the forests and some pretty magnificent greenscapes. Read more >>  Where Did 'Shirt and Shoes Required' Come From? You ever walk into a store or restaurant and see the sign "No shirt, No shoes, No service" on the door? Where did that come from? And why doesn't the policy cover something more basic — like pantslessness? Read more >>  What Does It Mean to Be an Explorer Today? For some of us, the call of the unknown is irresistible. And these restless souls find that even in a shrinking world exploration is very possible — if you know where to look. Read more >>  Read J.K. Rowling's New Book, 'The Ickabog,' Online for Free Harry Potter fans of all ages now have the chance to find out what it would be like to have J.K. Rowling read them a bedtime story. Well, almost. Read more >>  Your Yogurt Is Probably Loaded With Sugar Your favorite yogurt could contain more sugar than a 12-ounce can of soda. Did that healthy halo around your favorite snack just get a little dimmer? Read more >>  Is Eye of Newt a Real Thing? It may be famous from the witches of "Macbeth," but odds are you've actually put "eye of newt" on a hot dog at some point. Read more >>  Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 8500 Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Written nearly 2,000 years ago, "Meditations" was never meant to be published, let alone read and quoted by truth-seekers for millennia.

Why Marcus Aurelius Still Matters (in 5 of His Classic Quotes)   By Dave Roos Have you ever heard the quote "Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself"? That's Roman emperor and Stoic Marcus Aurelius, who's remembered today not so much for his conquests and governance but for a short, profound book he wrote called "Meditations." We give you a peek inside this ancient but still life-altering wisdom. READ NOW Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 8500 Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

The World's Most Dangerous Bird Isn't What You Think

Plus, we remember 'IZ' Kamakawiwo'ole, the voice of Hawaii and explain how shark attacks work.

The Exotic Cassowary Is the Most Dangerous Bird in the World This massive, flightless emu-like creature has been called "the most dangerous bird in the world." But what makes it so dangerous? Remembering 'IZ' Kamakawiwo'ole, the Voice of Hawaii Known for his cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," IZ was a big part of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance. Quiz: Is This Spot North or South of the Equator? Can you tell us on which side of 0 degrees latitude these famous landmarks fall? Ancient Pregnancy Test Actually Kind of Worked Gender reveal — is it a wheat or a barley? Got Pet Allergies? The Xolo May Be for You Once thought of as guides to the underworld, these pups now are known for being loyal and protective. How Shark Attacks Work A shark attack is truly a terrifying experience for the victim, but sharks aren't really man-eating monsters. Maybe we just happen to get in the way of animals obeying their instincts. Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 8500 Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list