14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth

Plus, what are hot dogs made of? And who's ready for some water-drenched shenanigans?

Happy Saturday Did you know that the animals we commonly call "black bears" can be black, brown, grey, whitish or even blonde in color? Read more about Ursus americanus in our article.     14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July For starters, July 4 should be July 2. Read more >> How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes? The first shaped fireworks were used in the early 1990s to welcome returning Desert Storm troops. Read more >> What Are Hot Dogs Made Of? The year 1893 was a pivotal one for the hot dog. We'll tell you why. Read more >> Why Do Shriners Drive Those Little Cars? During every summer parade you see them: grown men wearing fezzes, squeezed into tiny cars. What's their scoop? Read more >> Can Adults Use a Slip 'N' Slide? It's one of the world's simplest and most popular summertime inventions. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should give it a go. Read more >> That Frozen Treat From Dairy Queen? Not Really Ice Cream Any guesses as to what it is then? Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Who claimed to have a life-changing revelation with a phrenology practitioner (a debunked science measuring skull bumps to predict traits) and "learned" he had an inventive talent? a) Nikola Tesla b) Alexander Graham Bell c) Orville Wright d) Thomas Edison Who originally wrote, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger"? a) Marx b) Nietzsche c) Socrates d) Marcus Aurelius Fact or Myth: Dishwashers save a significant amount of water compared to hand washing. What was the first animal species to travel to space and circle the moon? a) Dog b) Cat c) Tortoise d) Monkey What country is the United States most in debt to? a) China b) Taiwan c) Japan d) Canada True or false: During Victorian times, a "Marriage market" took place between January to June every year. During this time ladies and gents mingled under supervision to find a spouse. 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 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Plus, why Victorians thought green tea caused hallucinations and more.

Happy Thursday On this day, 60 years ago, Diana Spencer was born. It may seem like there are no secrets left about the Princess of Wales, but we've uncovered some little-known facts. On her birthday, get to know Princess Diana a bit better. 10 Ridiculous Victorian Etiquette Rules By Jane McGrath While their rules for behavior might strike us as odd today, those wacky ways formed the backbone of Victorian society. Let's explore the elaborate Victorian etiquette system. Read more >> More Victorian History Why the Victorians Thought Green Tea Caused Hallucinations Is there any kernel of truth to the late-1800s belief that a cup of the green stuff could cause the brain to go all trippy? Read more >> Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich It's hard to imagine that there was once a time when houseplants were a status symbol, reserved for those with lots of expendable income. Read more >> 10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria   The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know. Read more >> What Does It Mean When a 'Dance Card' Is Full? In the 19th century, a Saturday night of dancing wasn't the fun, casual night it is today. Read more >> Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times? What's wacky about determining personality from the shape of someone's skull? Read more >> The Scandal of the Cross-Dressing Men of Victorian England   When police in Victorian England arrested two popular male cross-dressers, it resulted in one of the more scandalous trials of the era. Read more >> Crossword of the Day! Test your knowledge with this week's crossword puzzle! Some of the more challenging answers are hidden in our most recent emails. Have fun, young!   Play Crossword Riddle of the Day! Mary has four daughters, and each of her daughters has a brother. How many children does Mary have?   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 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list