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How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
Who Is the Oldest Living Person? And the Oldest to Ever Live?
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You think you're old? We're pretty certain you've got nothing on Branyas Morera and other people who have officially (and unofficially) held the title of world's oldest person.
Why the Father of Modern Journalism Distrusted Democracy
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In the age of endless information, are voters too distracted to make decisions? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know asks if democracy is impossible.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
Submarine Pictures
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This submarine image gallery will give you an inside look into one of the Navy's most sophisticated war machines. Check out these submarine pictures.
The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.
How the Army Rangers Work
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The Army Rangers can be traced back to pre-Revolution colonial times. Read about the Army Rangers and find out why the Army Rangers were first organized.
Good Grief!: A 'Peanuts' Quiz
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From Linus' philosophical maxims to Lucy's bossy orders, "Peanuts" is an endearing story that has pervaded the homes and hearts of readers worldwide. See how much you know about the beloved comic strip, TV specials and movie.
How the Green Berets Work
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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.
10 Worst Recessions in U.S. History, Listed Chronologically
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Recessions are painful chapters in any nation's economic story, and the United States has experienced its fair share.