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How NATO Works

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.

Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'

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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.

5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed

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It's been called one of American's biggest foreign policy failures. But why was it such a disaster? Let's count the ways.

Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943

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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.

How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

How Executive Orders Work

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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.

5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World

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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.

How Much Do You Know About Latin America?

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Latin America is a patchwork of different cultures, beliefs, languages and backgrounds. Some of the facts about Latin America will be clear, while others will astound you. Let's separate the ignorant from the know-it-alls.

T-54/T-55 Main Battle Tank

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The T-54/T-55 Main Battle Tank series, one of the most popular in Soviet history, is still in use today. Learn about the T-54/T-55 Main Battle Tank.

Five Times Young People Changed the World

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Teenagers may be young, but they are also determined, and they can spark change. HowStuffWorks looks at five times teens changed the world.

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