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Locked and Loaded: Take a Shot at Our Firearms Quiz
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Cannons, howitzers and other artillery pieces produce more bang for the buck, but they're not so easy to carry in a holster. That's why armies need firearms. Now it's time to see if you're a firearms fanatic or a fizzling dud.
How Scientology Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and controversies behind the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
15 Largest Cities in Illinois, Ranked by Population
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Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in the United States.
Can You Match These Actors to Their 1960s TV Shows?
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Put your knowledge of classic '60s television to the ultimate test! Do you know the names of the actors that stared in these popular TV shows? Click your remote to the right channel and try your best!
What's the Difference Between All-purpose and Self-rising Flours?
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If you've just taken up baking and don't know all-purpose flour from self-rising, we'll explain the difference.
Do Army doctors and medics carry weapons?
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Do Army doctors and medics carry weapons? Visit Discovery Fit & Health to learn if Army doctors and medics carry weapons.
Military Trivia Quiz
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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
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.
How Controlled Detonations Work
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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.