The World

Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?

By Narra Jackson

Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!

By Torrance Grey

The land of snow and maple leaves - sometimes! Canada is a beautiful nation with lots of history and some fun facts. Think you know about the nation and its ways? Take the quiz to find out!

By Heather Cahill

Traditional dress has been a part of people's cultures for centuries, and today, people still wear formal dress items during cultural events and on weddings. Are you a know-it-all? Let's see if you can name all traditional attires from around the world.

By Valerie

Memory verses from the Bible are a church and Bible camp staple growing up. Some people find it easier to remember them than others, but we are just going to leave out one word in this quiz. Can you fill in the missing word from these verses using the NIV translation?

By J. Reinoehl

Flags have been used for centuries as symbols which bind people of a particular region together. If you're a globetrotter, or just simply love leafing through the pages in your atlas, do you think you can identify each of these flags? Take our quiz and find out!

By Jacqueline Samaroo

Baby boomers were right there when go-go boots first came on the scene, and they know church keys weren't for opening locks! If you're up to speed with the baby boomer era, do you think you can identify each of our quiz items from just one image? Take a walk down memory lane, and find out!

By Jacqueline Samaroo

The French language is spoken by millions of people, but how well do you parlez français? Put your French grammar knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

By Isadora Teich

Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

By Bambi Turner

Everyone knows the key characters in the Bible, but it takes a real expert to identify all these figures, from the major to the minor and everyone in between!

By Zoe Samuel

King Henry VIII of England had six wives during his controversial reign. Which one of them are you most like? You can find out by answering all the questions truthfully.

By Khadija Leon

We know you're not a saint, but we bet you have more in common with a Disciple than you realize! Let's find out which one you live your life most like!

By Teresa M.

Have you ever wondered where you get some of your traits from? Which of your parents did you inherit it from? Which Greek God reminds you of your parents? Take this quiz to find out!

By Khadija Leon

The Greek Gods ruled over the world and many of them were notorious for having relationships with humans. Which one would be your soulmate? Take this quiz to find out!

By Khadija Leon

Maybe where you were born in the state you live in and never left, or maybe you moved there sometime along your life's journey, but is the state you live in where you are supposed to be?

By Brian Whitney

Are you an Anglophile or a Britophile? Do you know the difference? If you consider yourself on par with the Brits, take this quiz to test your knowledge.

By Becky

Across the pond sits an island that is the hub of what is known as the United Kingdom. A world power for centuries, this land is well known for many things. But how well do you know the land of the British?

By Becky

While "stupid is as stupid does" is the famous quote from the movie "Forrest Gump," the opposite is equally true. We think we can get a very good approximation of your IQ from the way you behave and your preferences in life.

By Steven Miller

Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?

By John Miller

Did you know that your brain is more active in the evening and at night, while you're sleeping, than during the daytime? It's true -- that's when it does it most work. Let's see how much you know about basic human biology, and debunk some myths about all the things going on inside you without your knowledge right now.

By Maria Trimarchi

Recording music has evolved a lot since the initial days of the microphone. Whether you are recording at a professional studio with a large analog console or are recording into an interface connected to your laptop at your home studio, there are concepts, terms and processes that separate the good from the great. Think you're one of the greats? Test your knowledge!

By Zach Turner

Serial killers have fascinated us for centuries. One of the most famous serial killers, Jack the Ripper, remains popular in serial killer culture today. Granted, it's not the healthiest fascination. Think you can name them all?

By Becky

Cultural norms and political maneuverings affect laws all over the world, and sometimes the legislative process gets downright weird. Can you match these strange laws to their country of origin?

By John Miller

While many people join the military for a structured lifestyle, there are many aspects of the military lifestyle that should be considered. Take this quiz to see if military life is right for you!

By Tori Highley

The measure of intelligence can be taken through a number of methods. There is pure IQ, there is learned knowledge (book smarts), and there is practical knowledge (street smarts). If we combine all your attributes and measure them, where do you think you'll come out?

By Mark Lichtenstein