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Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?

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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers retreated from fighting with the British into Ramree Island, Burma, where most were eaten by crocodiles. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?

How the Airborne Internet Will Work

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Imagine using a high-speed wireless Internet connection originating from an aircraft flying over your city. Learn about the airborne Internet and how you might use this technology in the near future.

What Is A Rip Current?

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Rip currents are narrow, powerful currents of water that run from the beach out into the ocean. Learn how rip currents form and how to escape rip currents.

A Growing Number of Doctors Take Only Cash, Not Insurance

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It's called the direct primary care model, and doctors who've switched to it say it promises better patient outcomes and less bureaucracy. But not everyone is convinced.

How did the game of paintball get started?

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My friends and I really like to play paintball. How did it get started? Someone told me it was for military maneuvers -- is this true?

How do radio-controlled clocks set themselves to the atomic clock in Colorado?

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Many radio-controlled clocks automatically sync their time with the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. Learn about radio-controlled clocks.

The RB-47 UFO Encounter

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The RB-47 UFO incident of 1957 was classified for years after it happened. Read how an RB-47 planed encountered two UFOs over Mississippi and Texas.

Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1

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The Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 classic airplane was a very sophisticated aircraft. View the airplane's specifications here.

1948 Harley-Davidson S-125

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The Harley-Davidson S-125 motorcycle was a popular civilian bike in the wake of World War II. See pictures and learn more about the Harley S-125.

10 Favorite Cartoons of Animator Chuck Jones

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Chuck Jones created iconic characters through his animation. Read interesting tidbits about the 10 favorite cartoons of animator Chuck Jones.

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