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One Middle Eastern war in the 1970s had lasting effects on oil prices around the globe. This also impacted speed limits in the United States.
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It's common for fighter jets and other aircraft to receive nicknames, but it's a little odd that an airplane would be referred to as an animal without wings.
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Operating a tank in any military is a risky job, but the lack of a certain safety feature in certain Russian tank makes it considerably more dangerous.
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The world’s biggest car is more than oversized; it has a full apartment inside. Here’s how it was built, who owns it, and why it’s unlike anything else.
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While it wasn't the biggest or the last tank battle of the 20th century, 73 Easting played an important part in bringing the Gulf War to a close.
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San Francisco doesn't draw tourists in with its building architecture alone. One bizarre street draws plenty of attention for its design and aesthetics.
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There are many a reason why a navy would lay waste to an aircraft carrier, and this why Brazil chose to.
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Excited vacation-goers may be ready to document every moment of their trip, but you may not be able to photograph your plane's tarmac. Here's why.
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If you've only ever washed your car with water, you might wonder why you might try a waterless car wash.
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Fire extinguishers are labeled with a lettering system to signify what type of fire they should be used for. Class C devices are crucial for many contexts.
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The upgraded M4 Sherman was known as the Firefly, while the M4A3E8 Sherman was known as "Easy 8." The M103 heavy tank, however, never received a nickname.
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Garbage trucks don’t just haul trash. They compress, measure, and alert when nearing capacity. But how do they really know when it’s time to stop?
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Flight-tracking apps show thousands of planes in real time, but how do they know exactly where each one is? The tech behind it might surprise you.
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Refrigerator magnets can be delightful pieces of decor, but are they having a negative effect on your energy bill? Here's what you should know.
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It's not uncommon for big name companies to protect their brand name with a lawsuit. Here's why Harley-Davidson did just that with Honda in the 1990s.
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No amount of military knowledge can prepare you for what the largest airstrike in history might look like. The most surprising fact is how recently it happened.
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Tanks are magnificent machines that offer tons of protection for their occupants, though it's not just armor that keeps them safe. There are new advancements.
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Navigating an airplane during World War II wasn't as easy as looking at radar or using GPS in this digital age. Things were much more hands-on.
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The U.S. Air Force is no stranger to repairing aircraft that others would deem unrepairable. This C-130J Super Hercules was a quite the challenge, though.
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It's not uncommon to see large tanker trucks on the road, transporting some sort of liquid or fuel. The tank looks simple in design, but it's rather complex.
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Naval vessels often employ multiple strategies to combat enemy ships, but zigzagging might be one of the weirdest. However, it was a solid maneuver.
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Laser pointers may seem harmless, but their misuse near airplanes has raised serious safety concerns among pilots, regulators, and federal agencies.
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Certain airlines choose to skip row 13 on some planes. While confusing, this can be a good thing for some passengers. Here's why.
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The B-52 Stratofortress is an impressive bomber in the United States Air Force that has a rather unique feature; a giant parachute. Imagine cleaning that thing.
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Being such a prestigious world leader, one would think the pope would have his own private jet to traverse the globe, but that's not the case at all.
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With all the different accidents out at sea where cargo ships lose dozens of shipping containers, it makes one wonder exactly how they're secured to the vessel.
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The Kaiten torpedo was developed in Japan during World War II to sink Allied ships. It was a formidable weapon but suffered many design flaws.
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