How Do Submarines Navigate Underwater?
While traversing the ocean's surface, submarines take advantage of satellites with GPS. However, that fails to function accurately when submarines submerge.
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Does The US Army Have Its Own Ships?
When you think of the United States Army, you might picture soldiers on the ground, but do they have their own ships, too? Here's what you need to know.
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What Made The Admiral Kuznetsov One Of The Worst Aircraft Carriers Ever Built?
The Admiral Kuznetsov was meant to be the pride of the Soviet navy, but the USSR went out of business soon after it was launched. It's been all downhill since.
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How To Ensure You're Buying Compatible Parts When Upgrading Your PC
Building a PC is a rewarding and fulfilling process for many tech enthusiasts and gamers, but it's important to keep tabs on all of your rig's components.
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Does The US Marine Corps Have Its Own Ships?
The US Marines Crops has access to a wide variety of military personnel and equipment, but does the organization have its own ships to use at sea?
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How Long Can A Military Helicopter Stay In The Air Without Refueling?
Military aircraft often spend hours in the skies fulfilling objectives, and helicopters in particular have some impressive endurance and fuel economy numbers.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Top Speed: How Fast Is The Supersonic Fighter?
The Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet can easily break the sound barrier. However, exactly how fast can it fly with and without the afterburners engaged?
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What Does JAG Stand For In The Military & Why Are They Important?
JAG is an acronym used to describe a role within the military justice system, and here's what they do.
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A-4 Skyhawk Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?
The A-4 Skywalk was a lightweight beast when it was introduced in the 1950s. Here's its top speed, which even set a world record for class C aircraft.
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Rocket Vs. Missile: What's The Difference Between These Military Weapons?
The terms rocket and missile are sometimes used interchangeably today, but what's the real difference between these two iconic military weapons.
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Assault Gun Vs. Tank Destroyer: What's The Difference Between These Armored Vehicles?
Armored vehicles are more nuanced than most people think. Tank destroyers and assault guns both feature a cannon and tread, but they aren't actually tanks.
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Which Countries Have The Most Hypersonic Missiles In Their Military?
As military technology advances, hypersonic missiles are becoming more and more of interest for defense planning. But which countries bolster the most?
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Why Do Some Fighter Jets Have Tail Hooks?
A hook may seem like a strange component on a fighter jet, but it has a widely important job to keep pilots safe while landing on aircraft carriers.
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How Did The US Military Transport Planes To The Front Lines During World War 2?
Ever wondered how the U.S. brought smaller planes overseas during World War II? It was definitely more tedious work than modern aircraft transportation.
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What Are APUs And Why Do Some Planes Use Them?
The APU, or auxiliary power unit aboard an aircraft has a specific purpose, but also a pretty big drawback. Here's what you need to know about it.
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How Long Can A Military Drone Stay In The Air Without Landing?
Drones or UAVs are becoming more common in military aircraft and carry out some important missions. So how long can they stay in the air? Here's what we know.
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What Is The M88 Recovery Vehicle And And When Does The Military Use Them?
The BAE Systems M88 recovery vehicle has become a workhorse for U.S. military recovery efforts, bailing out stuck and disabled cavalry and tanks with ease.
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How Fast Are Police Helicopters? A Look At Average Top Speed
Law enforcement agencies use helicopters for surveillance, tracking, and transportation in traffic-choked cities. How fast can a police helicopter fly?
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What Happened To Ionic Ear After Shark Tank?
The first episode of "Shark Tank" presented one of the most bizarre products ever pitched on the show: a Bluetooth headset implant. Here's what happened next.
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What Happened To Da Vinci Eye From Shark Tank Season 15?
Being on "Shark Tank" can help a business realize its dreams, whether by getting an investment or from the exposure gained. Here's the deal on Da Vinci Eye.
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Is The SS United States Bigger Than The Titanic?
Although the Titanic is often thought of as a historically massive ship, the SS United States is also just as big. However, which one is bigger?
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Why Is Cadillac Discontinuing The XT4?
When a vehicle isn't bringing in the numbers, more than likely, they are going to get discontinued. That's exactly what happened to Cadillac's XT4.
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Who Owns Land Rover And Where Are Its Cars Built?
Land Rover has quite a lucrative history with multiple owners. However, who currently owns the capable and iconic car brand and where are they made?
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How Fast Was The SS United States? A Look At Its Top Speed
When the SS United States was launched in 1952, it was the era of crossing the Atlantic by ship, and people wanted to do it fast. How fast? Very fast.
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Why Is The Moon Rusting? NASA May Have The Answer
Mars is the Red Planet, but turns out the moon has the makings of a reddish cast, too. Yes, scientists have found rust on the moon. The question is: why?
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When Was Smoking Banned On Airplanes? (And Is It Still Allowed On Private Jets?)
Smoking used to be ubiquitous everywhere you went, and that included flying on airplanes. However, the habit was banned more recently than you may think.
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Why Is The 1967 Chevrolet Impala So Popular? (And How Much Is It Worth Today?)
A black 1967 Chevy Impala was featured on the CW demon-hunting series "Supernatural." How much is a 1967 Impala worth, and why is it popular today?
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