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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
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The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is considered the most effective reconnaissance aircraft in history. See specifications for this classic airplane.
How the Freedom of Information Act Works
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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What Happened to the KGB When the Soviet Union Folded?
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The KGB, the Soviet Union's vast secret police and espionage apparatus, technically was dismantled decades ago. But it still exists under a new name.
How Does the U.S. Government Declassify Top Secret Documents?
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The FBI's seizure of top secret files from Donald Trump's home shined a spotlight on the declassification system. How does the process work?
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!
How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
Can You Pass This 1953 General Knowledge Quiz?
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This is a general knowledge quiz about the all-important year 1953, but you'll need to know more than basic grade-school trivia. The facts we present may come in handy one day. So take time to take in some little-known 1953 history and build up your brain bank!
Can a Country Buy Another Country?
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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.