USS Seawolf: The Highly Advanced Submarine That Changed Underwater Warfare
With the advent of nuclear-powered submarines, the USS Seawolf was a force to be reckoned with, literally blowing anything else out of the water.
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Stories By Barnaby Britton
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F-8 Supercritical Wing: NASA's Unconventional Aircraft That Changed Commercial Flight Forever
Rather than focusing on getting passengers from A to B as quickly as possible, airlines needed to figure out how to do it cheaply. NASA's F-8 helped.
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Stuka Siren: Why The JU-87 Had That Terrifying And Iconic Scream
The name "Stuka" is a shortening of the characteristically unwieldy compound German word "Sturzkampfflugzeug,' which translates to "diving combat aircraft."
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America's Cold War Secret: Exploring The 'Rods From God' Space Weapon Concept
During the Cold War era, the U.S. military started experimenting with a new concept of kinetic munitions, known affectionately as the "rods of God."
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Tsar Bomba: The Story Behind The Largest Nuclear Bomb Ever Detonated
The Tsar Bomba was the largest thermonuclear weapon ever exploded, and it earned that title in spades. But there were some unforeseen aftereffects.
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How The Creation Of EMAS Made A Drastic Change To Airplane Safety
EMAS is an area of material placed at either end of an airplane runway which can make a difference in your next flight. Here's what it is and how it can help.
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X-4 Bantam: NASA's Futuristic Jet Designed To Explore Transonic Speeds
The X-4 Bantam was developed by Northrop in the late 1940s for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
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AD-1: The Strange NASA Aircraft With A Pivoting Wing
While we usually think of NASA working on space stuff, aeronautics are also part of their name. Take the AD-1, a NASA-developed plane with a movable wing.
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How The Submarines Of The Civil War Were Made
During the Civil War, both sides were working on early submarine designs, though it was the Confederacy that was the first to deploy one against the enemy.
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Before Smartwatches, There Was The Hamilton Pulsar Time Computer
Long before the Apple Watch and even the humble Casio digital watch was an expensive, yet entirely transformative model called the Pulsar Time Computer.
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5 Of The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers In 2023
From highly portable Bluetooth speakers that can be carried around anywhere to more substantial models for outdoor parties, this list has a bit of everything.
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Every VTOL Fighter Jet Ranked From Worst To Best
Aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing aren't unusual in the civilian world, but are far more of a rarity when it comes to fighter jet fleets.
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Kindle Unlimited Membership Explained: Is It Worth It?
Amazon offers Kindle Unlimited for the book lovers among us, but the service isn't bundled with a Prime subscription. Is it really worth paying extra for it?
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The Best Smart TVs For Streaming In 2023
If you're looking to take your streaming game to the next level, these TVs offer a great viewing experience combined with a bunch of useful features.
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The 5 Best Digital Art Apps (Free And Paid)
Are you an artist looking to take your skill into the digital realm? Check out these five apps that offer advanced digital art tools on desktop and mobile.
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How To Partition Your PC's Storage Drive (And Why You Might Want To)
The available space on your PC's storage drive can be divided into separate blocks, or "partitions," but how do you do it and is it a good idea?
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