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How Napalm Works
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Napalm is a fiery tactical weapon that can stick to targets like no other incendiary weapon. Learn how napalm is used in war and who has used it.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
How John Williams Composes So Many Unforgettable Film Scores
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The composer who gave us the scores for movies such as "Star Wars," "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and "Jaws" has just marked his 90th birthday.
1944 Ford GPW
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A lesser-known jeep prototype -- the extremely rare 1944 Ford GWP Military Jeep -- was made for the Army by Ford during World War II. Learn 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 Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
1957 Peugeot 203C Four-Door Sedan
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The 203 was Peugeot's first new design after World War II and became the carmaker's sole model in 1949. Learn about the 1957 Peugeot 203C.
1942 Indian 741 and Indian 841
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The 1942 Indian 741 and Indian 841 motorcycles were designed for military use in World War II. See pictures and learn about the Indian 741 and 841.
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.
Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program
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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.