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If You Get 23/30 on This Aviation Quiz, You Could Fake it as a Pilot
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You watched "Top Gun" and immediately knew that you'd do whatever it took took to become a dashing U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. But do you really have the right stuff to turn yourself into a knight of the sky?
Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight Quiz
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Long before the Wright brothers guided their fixed-wing aircraft over the North Carolina dunes, daredevils and engineers worked to decode the secrets of sustained heavier-than-air human flight. What do you know about the physics of flight?
What Was the Deepest Free Dive Ever Recorded?
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Free diving is a breathtaking sport, literally and figuratively, requiring athletes dive to astonishing depths (recorded primarily in meters) on a single breath of air. Instead of using scuba gear, these free divers rely mainly on their own lungs to explore the depths of the ocean.
The 'All in the Family' Quiz
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Even in the '70s, Archie Bunker's brand of bigotry was enough to raise eyebrows, and it's hard to imagine a show this crude making it to the air today. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the series that changed television.
How Well Do You Know the TV Show House M.D.?
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Paging all Hugh Laurie fans! "House M.D." went off the air in 2012, but it lives on in the hearts of those who love their medical shows with a heavy dose of cynicism. Prove your love for this 2000s drama with our quiz!
If nature abhors a vacuum, then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away all of the Earth's atmosphere?
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If "nature abhors a vacuum," then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away all of the Earth's atmosphere?
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.
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?
The Strongest Tornado Ever, by Wind Speed, Size and Damage
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These spinning columns of air are some of the most violent storms on Earth, capable of tearing apart entire towns in seconds. The most powerful winds ever recorded have been associated with intense tornadoes, making them one of nature's most destructive forces.
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.