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How Future Combat Systems Will Work
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The U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems is a massive overhaul of military technology intended to prepare the Army for modern warfare. Learn why the army needs the FCS.
Famous Black Engineers Throughout History
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These African American men and women were trailblazers, and in some cases, business leaders in the field of engineering.
Why do we need warriors?
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Warriors have evolved over the years as new technologies have been developed. Learn about warriors in this article.
The Longest Government Shutdown in American History
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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.
10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
How the Army Nurse Corps Works
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The Army Nurse Corps provides great opportunities for soldiers. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the Army Nurse Corps.
How Area 51 Works
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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.