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How Fallout Shelters Work
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Fallout shelters can help protect you from radiation from a nuclear attack. Learn how fallout shelters work, and how to build a fallout shelter.
How Submarines Work
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Not so long ago, the world's naval forces worked entirely above water. But all that changed with the addition of the submarine to the standard naval arsenal.
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.
Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments
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One of the most haunting images of World War II is the "human shadow" etched into the stone steps of the City of Hiroshima branch of Sumitomo Bank.
Does the Real Element 115 Have a Connection With UFOs?
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For decades Bob Lazar talked about a mysterious element 115 that could power alien spacecraft. People thought he was nuts, but scientists discovered element 115 in 2003. What can that element do?
Can You Match the Historic Event to the Country Where It Happened?
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From the first man on the moon to the American Revolution, there have been many major world events throughout history, but only real experts can ace this quiz! Are you an expert at world leaders names and motives? Prove it!
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
How Atoms Work
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Atoms are in your body, the chair you are sitting in, your desk and even in the air. Learn about the particles that make the universe possible.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
Can Scientists Create a Star on Earth?
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Stars are enormous celestial bodies hot enough to register millions of degrees. They're fascinating scientific phenomena, but is it actually possible for scientists to create them?