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How Dyneema Works
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Dyneema is trademarked as the world's strongest fiber. Find out how this high-strength synthetic is capable of protecting an individual (or an entire vehicle) from IEDs or even shots fired from an AK47.
10 TV Homes We'd Love to Live In
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There are some tv homes we'd love to live in. See if you favorite house made our list of top 10 tv homes we'd love to live in.
How 'Bat' Masterson Became a Wild West Icon
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Masterson palled around with Wyatt Earp in Dodge City, then later with President Teddy Roosevelt in New York City. He was also a lawman, gambler and gunfighter.
10 Crazy Military Weapons That Actually Exist
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Did you know that the Internet was originally invented for military purposes? It's true. So too were cell phones and the Humvee. In fact, many of society's biggest technology breakthroughs have been adapted for civilian use from their original military application. And when it comes to military technology, particularly weapons, there is no end to [...] The post 10 Crazy Military Weapons That Actually Exist appeared first on Goliath.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?
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It's kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!
How Telescopes Work
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For centuries, curious observers have probed the heavens with the aid of telescopes. Today, both amateur and professional scopes magnify images in a variety of ways.
How Paintball Works
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Paintball has developed into a worldwide phenomenon. Players hunt opponents, take aim, and splatter them with paint-filled "bullets" in guerilla-style, faux warfare. Find out all about paintball.
What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride?
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What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride? Paul Revere wasn't alone. Find out what happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride.
How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.