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3 Times Total Eclipses Influenced World History
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Have eclipses ever had an impact on world events and human history? Learn more about solar eclipses and history in this HowStuffWorks article.
How American Bantam Cars work
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Roy S. Evans bought American Austin for a mere $5,000 and renamed it American Bantam. Learn why American Bantam didn't succeed beyond World War II.
Douglas SBD Dauntless
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The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a carrier-based dive bomber, a compact scrapper with a gift for sinking Japanese carriers and other large ships. Learn the specifications and how the Dauntless proved to be the supreme dive-bomber of the Pacific War.
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the biggest, most expensive gamble by the United States during World War II, built with incredibly high expectations on a tight deadline. Read about the big advances in aviation technology brought about by the B-29.
Messerschmitt Bf 109(Me 109)
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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of few fighters ever to be developed from a light-plane design. Willy Messerschmitt's angular little plane was built in greater numbers than any other fighter. Read how the Bf 109 has been so successful and long-lived.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
How Much Do You Know About Canadian Wartime: The Remembrance Day Quiz
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With Remembrance Day coming up, we want to see how much you know about Canada's military past (and present). Whether the questions are about the First World War or the Korean War, it's time to show off your wartime knowledge of the last century!
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.