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Where Do Bullets Go When Guns Are Fired Straight Up Into the Air?
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If you've ever watched a gun fired into the air at a celebration, you've probably wondered where that bullet ends up. We've got the answer.
T-64 Main Battle Tank
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The T-64 Main Battle Tank was long mistaken for another Soviet tank, the T-72. Explore the features of the T-64 Main Battle Tank at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How LRAD Works
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What makes sound a weapon? Review the basics of sound and discover exactly how the LRAD produces its "beam of sound." We'll also explore LRAD's hailing and warning abilities and other uses for sound.
Live Life as a Cowboy and We'll Guess Your Old West Name
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The time of the Old West remains one of the least understood and most romanticized periods of American history, but it is hard to imagine oneself there. Take on the role of a cowboy and we'll hand you a moniker, partner.
The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?
How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
How Paintball Works
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Paintball has developed into a worldwide phenomenon. Players hunt opponents, take aim, and splatter them with paint-filled "bullets" in guerilla-style, faux warfare. Find out all about paintball.
How Quantum Suicide Works
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A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.
How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.