How Do Planes Steer On The Ground?
It's common knowledge that airplanes use their flaps to maneuver in the air. The ground is a different story because flaps have no effect on a grounded plane.
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Do Ships Still Use Lighthouses Today?
In use since ancient times, lighthouses have proven effective across centuries, despite their simplicity and encroaching innovations in automation.
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This State Has The Fastest Drivers In All Of America
Being such a massive country, the U.S. holds a whole bunch of interesting statistics and numbers. Which state has the fastest drivers in the country?
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What Is A Pocket Battleship And How Did Germany Use Them To Circumvent Naval Treaties?
The German navy operated a particular class of vessel during World War II known as a pocket battleship as a means to get around certain stipulations after WWI.
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The Reason Why The World-Renowned Lusitania Sank So Fast During World War 1
When the German U-boats targeted the Lusitania with a torpedo, the ship sank more quickly than expected. Here's why that happened according to modern reports.
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Why Does The Apache Military Helicopter Have Wire Cutters In The Front?
The Apache military helicopter is known for its munitions and maneuverability, but it also has an interesting system attached to the front that protects it.
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What Are The Big White Balls On Top Of Cruise Ships For?
If you've ever been on a cruise ship or seen one pass by, you might have noticed those big white balls on top of them. And maybe you wondered what they're for.
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Do Commercial Planes Ever Refuel In The Sky?
No matter where you're going, commercial flights require a sizable amount of fuel. That poses an interesting question: do commercial planes refuel in the sky?
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Giant Centipede Robots Are Being Built For Farms: Here's The Reason
Technology has always had a massive impact on how farming is done, and the latest evolution are these incredibly robots based on giant centipedes.
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Jeff Bezos Originally Wanted Amazon To Be Called Something Totally Different
The e-commerce giant, Amazon, has become a household name. However, did you know Jeff Bezos originally wanted to call it something totally different?
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Why Do Coast Guard Ships Have Racing Stripes?
Racing stripes are typically seen on racing cars like NASCAR and Formula 1 vehicles, but the vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard also sport racing stripes.
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How Does Horsepower Affect Your Car's Acceleration?
It seems like the horsepower output of a car is more important than ever, mostly for bragging. What sort of effect does it actually have on your acceleration?
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What Makes India And Russia's BrahMos Missile So Deadly?
India and Russia jointly developed the BrahMos missile family which competes with and in some ways exceeds American capacity. What makes it so deadly?
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How The World's Oldest Light Bulb Has Stayed Lit For Over 100 Years
There is a light bulb in a California fire house that has been lit for over 100 years. Here's how the world's most famous bulb has passed the test of time.
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Why Is The North American T-6 Texan Called The 'Pilot Maker?'
The North American T-6 Texan is known as the 'Pilot Maker' for good reason. But how did this airplane model come to earn such a respectable title?
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Why First-Time Buyers Should Only Buy Cars From 2005 Or Newer, According To Jay Leno
First time car buyers have a lot of decisions to make, including how old a car they should consider. Car expert Jay Leno has some advice for you.
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How Many People Work On An Offshore Oil Rig And How Long Do They Stay Onboard?
Offshore oil rigs are like small towns out on the water. Here's how many people you can expect to find out there, and how long they stay before a break.
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Why Does The Trident Missile Have A Spike On Its Nose?
A good number of missiles civilians see simply have a pointed cone nose, but the Trident missile is different. Instead, it has a spike. Why?
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B-2 Bomber Interior: Does The Stealth Jet Actually Have A Toilet?
The B2 bomber is capable of long-range strategic strikes, but getting to and from the battlefield takes time, so how do the pilots relieve themselves?
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What Was The First Military Plane And How Much Did The Army Pay For It?
After the Wright brothers developed the first powered airplane, it didn't take long for the military to want to adopt it. Here's who built the first one.
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What Are Hospital Ships And What Makes Them So Special?
From small to jumbo, hospital ships belong both to the world's navies and to private charitable efforts. Here's a look at these floating medical centers.
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Why Are Students Pushing Pencil Lead Into Chromebooks?
What is causing students across the country to shove metallic items into their Chromebooks, and what are the potential consequences? Here's what we know.
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What Happens To All The Poop On A Cruise Ship?
Cruise ships embark on voyages that can last multiple days and carry thousands of people, who what happens to all the waste on board? Here's what we know.
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Why Is The American Flag Backward On Some Planes?
The U.S. Flag Code says the American flag must always be displayed with the star field in the proper direction. So why is it backward on some airplanes?
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Why The Lexus SC430 Is Considered One Of The Worst Cars In The World
The Lexus SC430 is considered one of Lexus' lowest points. We can't help but wonder, does this Lexus landyacht deserve the bad reputation?
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How Many Ships Does The Royal Caribbean Cruise Company Own & Which Is The Largest?
Ocean cruises are big business, and one of the largest companies in that space is Royal Caribbean. How many ships are in its fleet and which one is biggest?
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What Is The US Navy's Mothball Fleet And How Many Ships Does It Have?
The Mothball Fleet makes up a large number of vessels in the United States Navy and is scattered in harbors and bays all across the country.
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