Who Invented the First Gun?

Plus, we extol the virtues of coastal wetlands and ... mayonnaise. 

Happy Saturday This part of the brain plays a pivotal role in keeping our memories safe. Can you name it? Check out our article to see if you were correct. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Bob Ross Feeling stressed? Shoot, paint some happy trees and learn more about the late PBS artist who's bigger than ever thanks to the newly released Netflix documentary "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed." Read more >> If You're Not Baking With Mayonnaise, You Should Be Mayonnaise is the baker's best secret ingredient. Why? Because its simple emulsion of egg, oil and acid is vital to most baking recipes. Read more >> Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct Sales of stick shifts are down around the world, and some sports car manufacturers have even stopped making them. Can the old three-pedal motion live on? Read more >> Who Invented the First Gun? They've been in existence for more than 1,000 years and have affected warfare, and society, in ways perhaps no other invention can match. Read more >> Can You Pass Our 'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz? Here's one to get you going: The English muffin is an offshoot of which British baked good? Read more >> Coastal Wetlands Are Nature's 'Free' Solution to Storm-driven Flooding A July study found that every coastal estuary could prevent $38 million of damage from major storms like Hurricane Ida. But that means wetlands need protecting, too. Our partners at CCNow and Mongabay dig in. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Approximately how much physical money is in the United States? a) $30.5 million b) $12.8 billion c) $2.1 trillion d) $1.9 quadrillion True or false: Your hands spread significantly more germs when they are damp than when they are dry. True or false: Ancient Celts and Egyptians wore dreadlocks. True or false: We will eventually need booster shots for COVID because immune responses to the vaccine decrease over time. True or false: A study involving four different wines and cheeses found that all of the wines tasted better after eating cheese. To make cheese, all you need are three ingredients: milk, a live microbial culture including rennet and ______. a) Salt b) Butter c) Flour d) Heavy cream 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