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Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter
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The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter directly led to the success of the Persian Gulf War. Learn about this classic fighter airplane.
How NORAD Works
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NORAD is a military operation that is jointly run by the United States and Canada. Learn about NORAD and the unique location for the NORAD headquarters.
How do stud finders work?
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I have an electronic stud finder, and I am amazed at how well it works. How does it know where the studs are? Read this to learn how stud finders work.
How Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
Tornado Watch vs. Warning: Differentiating Disaster Alerts
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Understanding a tornado watch vs. warning is the difference between preparing for a potential disaster or immediately seeking shelter.
How Pre-Collision Systems Work
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Pre-collision systems are designed to prevent accidents. Learn all about pre-collision systems at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How are cars making the blind spot less dangerous?
How are cars making the blind spot less dangerous? Read how modern cars approach the problem of blind-spot detection and make your car safer.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.