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How Is Barometric Pressure Measured and Why?

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Weather forecasters can tell what the weather will be by reading the barometric pressure, but how does it work?

How Wind Power Works

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When air moves quickly, that motion means kinetic energy, which can be captured. Learn how the simplest possible wind-energy turbine works.

How Tsunamis Work

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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.

Lockheed P-38 Lightning

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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was considered the most sophisticated aircraft Lockheed had ever built. The distinctive sight and sound of the P-38 would make it one of the best-known aircraft of the war. Learn more about the unique P-38 Lightning plane.

How Napalm Works

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Napalm is a fiery tactical weapon that can stick to targets like no other incendiary weapon. Learn how napalm is used in war and who has used it.

Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945

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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

From Military to Mainstream: The Evolution of the AR-15

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The ArmaLite AR-15 rifle has become a hot-button issue in the American landscape. Where did the rifle originate and how did it become so controversial?

10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II

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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?

How North Korea Works

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Often described as 'The Hermit Kingdom,' North Korea is a source of mystery for those living in the West. Learn about North Korea at HowStuffWorks.

Foo Fighters

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Foo fighters have been reported by fighter pilots since World War II. Were they with the Axis or Allies, or maybe from another planet? Read more about reports of foo fighters and censorship of foo fighter sightings.

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