Are Most Car Batteries In The US Made By The Same Company?
There are multiple brands that sell aftermarket car batteries, including Duralast and DieHard, but are they the ones that manufacture the batteries?
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Do You Have To Register Your RC Helicopter With The FAA? Here's What The Law Says
If you plan to take up a hobby using a RC helicopter, there are some important considerations regarding the FAA. Do you need to register the device first?
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Are Craftsman Sockets Still Made In The USA?
Craftsman's USA-Made status has come under scrutiny in recent years, but does this criticism apply to its line of sockets? Here's what you need to know.
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Why The US Navy Still Doesn't Have An Attack Helicopter
The U.S. Army has the AH-64 Apache, the Marine Corps has the AH-1 Cobra, but the Navy doesn't use a dedicated combat chopper. There's a good reason.
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Do Ryobi One+ Batteries Work With Older Ryobi Tools?
Wondering if Ryobi’s modern One+ batteries can keep your older tools running? We dig into the facts, plus key differences with Ryobi HP and 40V platforms.
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Do Ryobi And Hart Tools Come From The Same Factory?
Ryobi and Hart share a parent company, but do they also share factories? We take a look at their ownership, history, and manufacturing origins.
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Can A B-2 Bomber Land On An Aircraft Carrier?
The B-2 bomber may be able to fly huge distances without refueling, but could it ever land on an aircraft carrier for a mid-mission resupply?
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Who Owns Waymo And Where Are The Cars Made?
Who runs Waymo and where are its cars built? The story goes beyond Google, with a new Arizona factory turning ordinary cars into robotaxis
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Can You Use Harbor Freight Batteries On Makita Power Tools?
Makita power tools are among the highest quality out there, but can they receive adequate power using Harbor Freight's economical batteries?
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How World War 2 Changed The Way We Make Car Tires
World War 2 shaped the present day in countless ways. You may be surprised to learn that a rubber shortage in the war also changed the way we make car tires.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Kobalt Tools On Amazon
While it is possible to find Lowe's exclusive tool brand Kobalt on Amazon, you should probably think twice before clicking the buy it now button.
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You Might Be Eligible To Score A Heavy Rebate On A New E-Bike — Here's How
Local governments in certain cities are implementing and considering rebates for ebikes, which could end up saving future buyers a solid chunk of change.
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What's A Three-Piece Patch & Can Any Biker Wear One?
Each piece of a patch that bikers wear on their vest means something. Whether they have one, two, or three pieces, it communicates information to other bikers.
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Can You Reprogram The Streamer Buttons On Your TV Remote?
There's actually intention to the streamer buttons on your TV remote. Changing out the standard options might not be on the table, but there are workarounds.
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Why You Should Never Fully Discharge Milwaukee Batteries Before Recharging Them
If you use Milwaukee's battery-powered tools, you'll want to keep the batteries in great condition — and that involves never fully discharging them.
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What's The Lifespan Of An Aircraft Carrier? Here's How Long They Stay In Service
Aircraft carriers can stay in service for decades, and their lifespans are so long because the U.S. Navy puts a lot of effort into maintaining them.
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Why The Airbus A340 Is Often Considered The Worst Airbus Ever
The wide-body Airbus A340 rivaled the Boeing 747 for much of its lifespan. These days, however, it is considered by some to be the worst Airbus ever.
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What Are Flying Boats, And When Did The US Military Stop Using Them?
Flying boats were used in multiple wars for various kinds of missions, but the U.S. military ultimately replaced them with traditional planes.
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What Exactly Is A 'Military-Grade' Laser & How Dangerous Is One?
Military-grade lasers may conjure up images of Star Wars, but they are actually already being used by the U.S. military. Here's how dangerous they are.
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Which Harley-Davidson Models Have Radios?
If you like to listen to the radio while riding your Harley-Davidson, you might want to consider these models that come with a radio already included.
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Which Country Has The Most Active Military Satellites?
There are thousands of satellites in Earth's orbit that enable reliable communication, provide vital internet services, and accomplish tasks for the military.
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Here's Why Navy SEALs Wear Rolex Watches
Rolex is typically seen a luxury watch brand, but it is also notoriously used by the United States Navy SEALs. Here's why they use this watch in particular.
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Are Golf Carts Street Legal In North Carolina?
You may have seen more people riding around on golf carts in the streets of North Carolina, but these vehicles are subject to certain rules and regulations.
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Where Are Boeing's Chinook Helicopters Made?
Boeing's Chinook helicopter is a very recognizable part of the U.S. Army's fleet, but where exactly does Boeing make these signature choppers?
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How Does The Flameless Heater Work In Military MREs?
Armed forces need a good meal while they protect and serve, but how does the food get hot using the flameless heaters included with military MREs?
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What Vehicle Did The US Military Use After The Jeep? (It Wasn't The Humvee)
The Jeep is arguably the U.S. military's greatest contribution to modern warfare, but its run eventually came to an end. Here's the vehicle that came after it.
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How Many Fighter Jets Can Chinese Carriers Launch & How Does The US Navy Compare?
No other nation's navy puts as much stock into its aircraft carriers quite like the United States, but China is certainly attempting to step up its game.
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