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The Ultimate Leonardo DiCaprio Quiz
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Hollywood A-lister and Academy Award-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio's acting career hasn't always been so glamorous. See how much you know about his meteoric rise to Hollywood legend in our Leonardo DiCaprio quiz.
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
What's the Difference Between a Nautical Mile and a Mile?
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What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer?
What does the Army do at the Prototype Integration Facility?
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Prototype Integration Facility helps build new tools for the U.S. military. Learn about the Prototype Integration Facility.
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.
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
What's the Biggest Plane in the World?
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The world's largest airplane is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the world's largest airplane.
How a Frisky Feline Made Aviation History
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Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.
How do they deice airplanes?
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If you're traveling during the winter time, there's a good chance that your flight may be delayed because the plane needs deicing. Why do they wait until the last minute to do this?
You've Seen 'Top Gun.' But What's the Real TOPGUN Program Like?
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Students at the actual TOPGUN school aren't as cocky as the characters in the movies, but the fictional version gets a lot of other things right.