A TikTok video said it, and disgruntled airplane passengers bought it: the theory that red bags are loaded onto planes first. Here's why that just doesn't scan.
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If you're often hearing the thwack-thwack-thwack of a military helicopter, you may be wondering why they're flying low over your house. Here's why.
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The Apache helicopter has been around since the 1980s and will be around for decades to come. Here's how fast this beast can fly where it's needed.
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Military planes sometimes have tail fins that form a V-shape rather than the traditional single fin. Here's why they have them and if it helps them fly.
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The United States Navy has used the same standards to assign names and hull numbers to its vessels for more than a century. What does BB mean on Navy ships?
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Although technology has advanced over time, it appears fighter jet speeds have not. Why is this, and what has replaced speed in the priorities?
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Six of the world's nations have nuclear-powered ships and submarines, but a few civilian ships have also had nuclear power over the years. This is their story.
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North Korea has major ambitions as a nuclear power and keeps building better missiles. So how long would it take for a North Korean missile to reach the U.S.?
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We hear about the United States' nuclear missiles and the damage they can cause. However, where are these weapons built and what companies are making them?
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The black box of an airplane is a safety device meant to help determine what happened in the event of a catastrophic accident, but is it a literal black box?
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When you think of a U.S. Navy ship, chances are you're thinking of one with sailors as crew. But a number of U.S. vessels use civilians instead. Here's why.
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It's tempting to think of a ballistic missile's flight as one long arc. But missile strikes can be divided into three parts, each with a usual range of lengths.
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The U.S. Navy may rule the waves, but it also has the second second-largest air force in the world. Here's why the Navy has so many aircraft at its disposal.
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You’d think TSA rules are airtight, but nope. From antlers to embalmed specimens, here are 12 bizarre things you’re actually allowed to bring on a plane.
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Some airplanes flew with less power than a lawnmower -- literally. These 10 aircraft prove flight doesn’t always need brute strength to take off.
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Discover what happens to decommissioned US Navy ships, from scrapping and recycling to serving as museums and target vessels for military exercises.
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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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Flying through the air carries its own risks, but what happens when lightning strikes an airplane in that's in the air? Here's everything we know.
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Tugboats are typically covered all around with tires hanging from the sides, front, and rear. Here's why those tires are there and what they're used for.
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"Tugboat" can sometimes be a misnomer, since the watercraft can push as well as pull. Here's why tugboats are designed to do that and when they might do so.
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The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic airplanes ever. But how capable is it, actually? Here's what you need to know about its range and top speed.
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General Electric is way more than microwaves and refrigerators. GE Aerospace has been providing America's front line fighters with jet engines for decades.
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Submarines toil beneath the waves while airplanes fly above them, right? So how would a sub shoot anti-aircraft missiles at a plane? Here's how.
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There's a "USS" in the name of every commissioned ship in the United States Navy. But other designations are more obscure. What does "DD" stand for?
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You've probably heard the term "knots" relating to the speed of a ship, but where did it come from originally? Here's everything we know about it.
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American naval ships use USS before the ship's name, but with British ships it's HMS. There's a reason, and a lot of history, behind the designation.
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Why do some military jets remain in service longer than others? Let's examine the ten oldest American military jets and their reasons for remaining in service.
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