The True Story Behind The Helicopter Crash In 'Black Hawk Down'
The 2001 Ridley Scott military thriller "Black Hawk Down" was based on true events, but just how accurate is the film compared to the real story?
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Stories By Sarah Sicard
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The History Of The Original Jeep's Color
While drivers have plenty of choice in car color nowadays, the original Jeep was only available in one color. However, there's a good reason why.
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Why The U.S. Military Scrapped Its Real-Life Iron Man Suit
The Tactical Assault Light Operators Suit would have seen soldiers strapped into a powered exoskeleton and able to perform superhuman feats.
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Here's How AI Will Change The Future Of Weather Forecasting
As technology advances, scientists are constantly looking for more accurate ways to track and predict weather patterns, including implementing AI.
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This Revolutionary AI-Powered Robot Could Produce Oxygen On Mars
Research scientists have proposed a solution to the lack of oxygen on Mars (and other planets) -- use AI to automate finding the best sources of it.
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Here's How Spotify Wrapped Actually Works
Have you ever wondered how Spotify figures out what to and what not to consider for the year-end Wrapped? This is what goes into it.
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This Sleek Ford F-150 Concept Never Hit The Streets, But We Wish It Did
Ford's numerous iterations of its F-150 model haven't varied too much, with the exception of a brief period of rounded designs starting in the mid-'90s.
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Make Your Own Classic Airplane Engine With This Mini Kit That Actually Runs
If you're looking for a fun STEM project to do with your kids or something to put in your aviation collection, consider this radial engine model kit.
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The Popular Cleaning Hack You Might Want To Rethink Trying On Your Car
It's vital to clean your car regularly to preserve the resale value. However, there is one popular car cleaning hack that you might want to rethink trying.
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British Firestarter: The History Behind The Churchill Crocodile Tank
The sight of it in action was terrifying. The Crocodile Tank, commissioned by Winston Churchill during WWII, literally spat fire at enemy positions.
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Common Warning Signs That Your iPhone Might Have A Virus
Even though iPhones are known to be incredibly relentless to viruses, it can still happen. It's vital to know these virus warning signs just to be safe.
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The Cheap Kitchen Staple That Makes It Easy To Get Bugs Off Your Car
Bugs stuck to your car can be a major headache. It turns out an item in your kitchen can make all the difference. Here's everything you need to know.
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Mine On Treads: The History Behind The Goliath Tracked Mine
The Goliath Tracked Mine shows how war can spur technological advancements. Meant to be a bomb on wheels, it didn't have the impact the Germans hoped for.
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The DIY Cleaning Product You Can Make To Clean Stains Off Your Car Mats
If you've got stains or other crud on your car mats, you can clean them up using this simple DIY recipe. You probably already have the ingredients.
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How This Monstrous Russian Craft Wound Up Stranded On A Beach
In 1987, a Soviet Union ground-effect vehicle (an ekranoplan) entered service. The only one of its kind, it's now beached in Russia's southernmost city.
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How NASA's X-59 QueSST Could Help Bring Supersonic Travel To The Masses
NASA is currently testing a new supersonic jet that might open the floodgates to supersonic flight on a commercial basis. Here's everything we know.
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America's Rocket-Powered Pioneer: The XF-91 Thunderceptor
While the Bell X-1 has the distinction of being the world's first supersonic jet, the XF-91 Thunderceptor was right on its heels and holds a similar title.
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Airships Might Make A Comeback. Here's Why You May Not Want To Fly On One
Airships, or blimps as they're more commonly called, have a lot going for them from an environmental standpoint, but there's one thing they can't overcome.
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