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How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
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 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.
Name That Chevy!
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Bet on the 'vette and holla for the Impala, there are a whole lot of Chevy vehicles out on the roads. With over 100 years of history, do you think you could possibly guess them all? This quiz can tell if you know a Chevelle!
How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked
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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
How Battleship Works
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How did marketing turn Battleship -- a WWI pen-and-paper pastime -- into the lucrative empire that it is today? Read more about Battleship at HowStuffWorks.