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Boeing's Everett Facility Is the Largest Building on Earth
With 36,000 workers, it has its own fire department, banks, day care facilities, medical clinic and water treatment plant.
UFOs and the Government
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Project Sign was the first major government UFO investigation project. Read how Project Sign began and the history of UFOs and the U.S. government.
Yakovlev Yak-9
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The Russian Yakovlev Yak-9 was faster and more maneuverable than many other planes. The Yak-9 model also featured more metal in the structure, so it was lighter and more maneuverable than earlier iterations. Read more specs for the Yak-9 airplane.
How Do Airplanes Get Inflight WiFi and Live TV?
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Ever sat on an airplane and wondered how your laptop works at 30,000 feet?
How does a jet truck work?
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Shockwave, a triple jet-engine truck, holds the Guinness record for jet-truck speed at 376 miles per hour. Find out how it works.
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
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The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is one of the best-liked airplanes of World War II, tough and virtually trouble-free, though its performance was never quite up to that of its opponents. Read about this most important American fighter plane of 1942-1943.
Hole-punch Clouds Look Like Portals to Another Dimension
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They're an odd enough sight in the sky to make you do a double take. Ready for the "super cool" explanation behind hole-punch clouds?
How Military Flyovers Work
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Military flyovers are explained in this article. Learn about military flyovers.
What Is the Strongest Metal on Earth?
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Let's take a look at some of the strongest metals on Earth and their surprising uses.
If Cars Have Shoulder Seat Belts, Why Not Airplanes?
Commercial flight is extremely safe. But could it be even safer if airplanes had shoulder harnesses instead of lap belts?