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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Stories By Eli Shayotovich
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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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Why Are Volkswagen Beetles Called 'Slug Bugs?'
You've probably heard the Volkswagen Beetle being called a bug, but why are they sometimes called slug bugs, and how do you play the game associated with them?
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Why Are Some Submarines Called Pig Boats?
Early submarines were nothing like the sleek, high-tech underwater craft of the modern day and were often called pig boats. Here's why.
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Can Seaplanes Land On The Ground?
While seaplanes are a frequent fixture in pop culture, their use is limited because they can't land on the ground... except for the few that can.
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Why Do Some Old Cars Have Four Pedals? Here's What They're For
A car with three pedals might seem odd if you've never driven a manual, but some older vehicles might even have a fourth. What does each of them do?
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Why Did WW2 Dog Tags Have A Notch? Here's What It Was For
Dog tags have a long history in the U.S. military, and during World War II they included a notch at one end. It was there for a very practical reason.
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Why Is The Front Passenger Seat In A Car Called 'Shotgun?'
If you have ever "called shotgun" and wondered what that was all about, here's where the term originated, and the rules that go along with the position.
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When Were Power Lines Invented & How Was Electricity Transmitted Beforehand?
Power lines are a regular part of our day-to-day lives now as they carry electricity through the world, but when were they first invented?
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How Fast Was The Titanic? A Look At Its Top Speed
White Star Line's most famous passenger liner is best known for its unfortunate sinking, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fast.
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Why Do Michigan State Police Cars Have A Single Red Light On The Roof?
If you've ever been in Michigan, you may have noticed its police cars have an unusual light design compared to modern vehicles. Here's why.
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Why Do NASCAR Drivers Stick Their Hands Out Of The Window?
You may have noticed that some NASCAR drivers stick their hands out their windows. There is a specific reason why they do that and here’s the reason.
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What Happens To Used NASCAR Tires After A Race?
NASCAR drivers can go through a lot of tires in a single race. Here’s how many tires are used on average and what happens to used tires after a race.
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The Reason Why Airplane Tires Are Filled With Nitrogen
While airplane tires might look like the ones on our cars, they're not filled with regular air, but nitrogen. There are several reasons for this.
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What Happened To Whitewall Tires?
Whitewall tires were once seen as an expensive and difficult-to-maintain sign of prestige, but they've all but disappeared from American roads.
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How Do Ships And Submarines Get Drinking Water While At Sea?
Ships and subs at sea are surrounded by billions of gallons of water, all of it undrinkable because of its high salt content. So how do they get drinking water?
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How Fast Do NASCAR Cars Go? Top & Average Speeds Over The Years
Although NASCAR cars are known for going pretty fast now, that wasn't the case a few decades ago. Here's what to know their top average speeds over the years.
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Who Owns Lucid Motors And Where Are Its Cars Built?
Lucid Motors has promised it could provide EV cars without sacrificing the high-end luxury that users long for, but where does it make these cars?
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Why Tanks Don't Use Wheels And Tires
While wheels may have an advantage on roads and paved surfaces, tank treads are more suited to unpaved and muddy arenas.
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