What Does USS Stand For On A Navy Ship?
USS, HMS, SS — what do all these designations mean on a military ship? Here's what USS stands for on Navy ships, and some history behind the naming of them.
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Eli Shayotovich
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How Many B-2 Bombers Does The United States Air Force Have?
The B-2 stealth bomber has been in the public eye since the U.S. used it against Iran in June, 2025. But how many of these aircraft does the U.S. have, exactly?
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When (And Why) Did Armies Start Using 24-Hour Military Time?
Like most armed forces across the world, the U.S. military uses the 24-hour clock. But why does military time exist, and when was it first adopted?
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How Many Missile Silos Are In Montana?
The United States houses thousands of nuclear missiles in underground silos, with Montana being home to a good chunk of the missile launch facilities.
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Why Weren't WW2 Combat Helmets Bulletproof?
While soldiers in battle have long worn headgear for protection, helmets issued during World War II were never meant to be bulletproof. How come?
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The World's First Three-Wheeled Car Looked Even Dorkier Than Today's
The world's first three-wheeled production car was the Benz Motorwagen, which sold 25 units over seven years, making it a commercial success.
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What Does The Spade On WW2 Helmets Mean?
The only card a gambler needs is the ace of spades, as the song goes. But why did soldiers in WW2 have the spade on their helmets? Here's the story.
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What's The Difference Between A Galleon And A Ship Of The Line?
Ships of the line were built specifically for war and boasted heavy armor as well as overwhelming firepower, while galleons were used for many purposes.
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Can A Helicopter Carry A Bulldozer?
Helicopters are known for ferrying all sorts of cargo across otherwise impassable terrain. But what about bulldozers? Can they also take to the skies?
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Why Do Yachts Have Black Sails?
Black probably isn't a color most associate with sails, but some yachts do indeed rock black sails. What's the purpose behind this particular color choice?
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Why Fighter Jet Battles Are Often Called Dogfights
Dogfight is a very popular term to use when describing two aircraft engaged in aerial combat, but where does that term come from? Dogs don't fly.
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What Is The Bulge On Tank Guns For?
Main battle tanks like the M1 Abrams are astounding vehicles, but most of them have a very distinct feature: a bulge. Why aren't the cannons smooth?
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What Were The Big Balloons Used For In WW2?
Balloons may not seem like particularly threatening things, but mega-sized versions played a vital role in WW2. Here's what they were used for.
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How Kenworth Became Synonymous With American Trucking
Kenworth has a longstanding history within the American trucking industry. Here's everything you need to know about how the company was started.
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Just How Long Was The Longest Flight In History? (And What Kind Of Plane Did They Use?)
You might be surprised to learn the circumstance of the record-holding flight and why it was pursued.
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Which Two Airplanes Completed The First Ever Aerial Refueling?
Midair refueling is pretty standard business these days, but like all the other milestones in flight history, someone had to be the first to do it.
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Everything To Know About Toyota's $13,000 Pickup Truck
The Hilux Champ, one of Toyota's cheapest trucks, is very basic yet highly customizable, making it appealing for more reasons than just its low price tag.
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Why Did US Warplanes Have Only One Roundel?
Have you ever wondered why U.S. aircraft during World War II only had one roundel on their wings? Surprisingly, it wasn't an aesthetic choice.
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Why Is The 1949 Ford Called 'Shoebox?'
"Shoebox" isn't necessarily the most glamorous nickname for a car, but that's precisely what fans call the 1949 Ford. But where did that nickname come from?
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Why Did The US Navy Drop A Nuclear Bomb On Its Own Ships?
Nuclear bombs are devastating weapons that are commonly known to have only been used once, but America has dropped multiple and once on their own ships
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What Makes A Motorcycle A Chopper?
Choppers are a special class of motorcycle with a noticeable different appearance from those pulled off the lot, but what specifically makes them different?
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Why Was The WW2 German Hummel Tank Called 'Bumblebee?'
In WWII, the German army developed many types of armored vehicles. See why one of these quick Panzers was given the nickname of the "Bumblebee."
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Why Coast Guard Ships Are Painted White (But Navy Ships Are Gray)
Coast Guard ships have very different intended purposes compared to those of the US Navy, but is there a reason why they're painted a different color?
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What VHS Stands For (And How The Retro Video Tech Works)
VHS cassettes are an obsolete technology but they were a major commodity in their heyday. Here's what it stood for and how they played your favorite movies.
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What Year Did The Ford Thunderbird Have Portholes?
One of the coolest design elements on the first-generation Ford Thunderbird has to be the portholes in the roof. But when did Ford offer them on the T-Bird?
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The Sad Fate Of The Prototype Lexus With A Bose Suspension
Bose is renowned for its sound systems, but the company has dabbled in other fields, and even made a revolutionary car suspension system. That didn't end well.
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Why Were German WW2 Planes Painted Yellow?
You might expect a warplane to be pained in drab, neutral colors that fade into the background. But that's not what Germany did with its WW2 planes. Here's why.
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