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Driving with your hazards flashing used to be illegal in the state of Florida before the law changed. Now, you can in one circumstances. Here's what that is.
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The F-22 Raptor is known for its high top speed and its ability to cruise above the speed of sound, but how far can it go without stopping for gas?
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Tomahawk missiles have a history with the United States military but the Marine Corps are opting for something a bit different: the NMESIS missile. Here's why.
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Among the many hand signals that pilots and ground crews flash each other, the claw is pretty distinctive, and it has a very specific use case.
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The general public often hears terms like afterburners and supercruise, but few really knows what they mean or what the difference is between them.
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As spacious as the deck of an aircraft carrier can be, there are some limitations, which is why tow tractors are so important.
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The X-15 rocket jet was truly a technological marvel that few had an opportunity to fly. However, it had one unique method for bringing it to the ground safely.
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If you've ever been on a flight, you've heard about the oxygen masks that may drop down, but did you know they only have a few minutes worth of air? Here's why.
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Have you ever been frustrated by having to put your armrest down on a flight during takeoff? The reason, it turns out, has to do with critical safety measures.
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If you rode a school bus in your youth, every square inch of it was probably familiar to you. Except, maybe, the flashing white strobe light on top.
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Private jets provide luxuries that you just don't get on commercial aircraft. And the windows on private jets are noticeably different from regular airlines.
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The ferry is one of the most common types of large ships that traverse seas all over the world. What is a catamaran? How does it differ from other ships?
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Not all friction is bad, and similarly, the lack of friction isn't always good. Greasing your brake pads sounds bad, but does it have benefits?
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Once the pride of the U.S. Navy, its four battleships are now mothballed museum attractions. But if needed, could these decommissioned behemoths be reactivated?
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A deadstick landing may sound very scary (and probably be scary in the moment too), but a forced landing without engine power is something pilots prep for.
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The USAF's F-16 Fighting Falcon is a sleek, streamlined jet that has served for more than 50 years. It has one unique cockpit compared to other fighters.
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The B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the main offensive weapons used during WWII. Here's who designed and built it, and where they were made.
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While you might suspect the numbers on a toaster's dial are the time spent cooking or the amount of heat used, in truth, it's more complicated than you'd think.
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Drones are becoming more popular in all aspects of life, even in the military. But does a U.S. base have the means to detect or even stop enemy drones?
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The corvette is a proud type of ship that is used extensively in naval forces around the world, so why doesn't the U.S. Navy utilize them? Here's what we know.
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The U.S. military has a wide variety of weapons at its disposal, but one of the most powerful is arguably the Hellfire Missile. But how much does one cost?
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Helicopters are challenging to fly even under the best conditions, but can they successfully fly in the rain? Here's what the experts have to say.
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The flight between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands sees visitors in the air for only 90 seconds, and covering a distance of 1.7 miles
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In the ancient world, the Romans were able to terrify foes on the battlefield with their advanced weaponry, machines, and engineering. Here's a few examples.
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While you may assume the U.S. nuclear arsenal is kept in strategic locations, a mass of its warheads are located in an expected state.
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The Tesla Cybertruck can be a target for vandals. If you don't know what you're doing, fixing scratches from keying could make the bodywork look worse.
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The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was introduced some decades after the Sherman tank and has been in service ever since, becoming an icon on its own.
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