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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.
What's the difference between a semi-automatic weapon and a machine gun?
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The term "semi-automatic weapon" is used in the U.S. media often. But what does it really mean? Is it just another term for a machine gun?
22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever
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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
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The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon had many advanced features, including a blended wing and fuselage, fly-by-wire controls, splendid visibility, and superb maneuverability. Read specifications and history of the popular F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Nikola Tesla's Cat and Other Feline Fascinations
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If it wasn't for Nikola Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity. Part-Time Genius cohosts discuss this and other little-known cats in history.
'What in Sam Hill'? 5 Ways Your Grandma Used to Swear
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What in the world did Grandma mean when she used words like "tarnation"?
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
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Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
UAP Meaning: Understanding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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UFOs and UAPs both refer to unidentified objects in the sky, but scientists prefer the term UAP. And that's because when we hear UFO, we automatically assume aliens.