How Off-the-Grid Living Works

Plus the Eve gene, NDEs and forensic accounting

Happy Saturday Astronauts and racecar drivers commonly experience this, but so do roller coaster riders. Do you know what it is? Find out in our article.     Petrichor: The Earthy Smell After Rain The word "petrichor" itself comes from two Greek words: "petros," meaning "stone," and "ichor," which in Greek mythology referred to the fluid that flowed in the veins of the gods. Read more >> How Off-the-Grid Living Works Being completely self-sufficient takes a lot of work but eliminates the monthly pileup of bills. Read more >> The Science Behind Gun Silencers The man who invented the machine gun was also behind early silencer technology. Read more >> Do We All Descend From a Common Female Ancestor? Mitochondrial Eve is the most recent female ancestor to whom all modern humans can trace their genealogy. Read more >> Are Near-death Experiences Real? Thousands of people have perceived similar sensations while close to death, but there's debate over whether or not they actually experienced what they perceived. Read more >> The Specialized World of Forensic Accounting Forensic accountants actively look for signs of fraud when they conduct audits. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! True or false: Every molecule of plastic produced since 1907 is still present in the environment.  Neuschwanstein castle in Germany was used as the castle model for which Disney film?  a) Cinderella b) Aladdin c) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs d) Sleeping Beauty Which is not a measurable property of black holes?  a) angle of reflection b) electric charge c) mass d) rate of rotation  True or false: The Pantheon and the Parthenon are the same structure.  How many steps does it take to get to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore?  a) 130 steps b) 200 steps c) 463 steps d) 532 steps  Check Your Answers What did you think of this email?   Copyright © 2023 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 4235 Redwood Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 90066 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list