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How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
How Icynene Works
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Icynene is proposed as a greener alternative to other types of insulation. Learn about Icynene and see how it compares to traditional insulation.
Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?
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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.
How The Citadel Works
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The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a college that differs from many others. Learn about The Citadel and the education it offers.
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!
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
How Cinco de Mayo Works
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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.
5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School
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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.
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.
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?