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1946 Beechcraft Plainsman Concept Car

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The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.

How Dyneema Works

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Dyneema is trademarked as the world's strongest fiber. Find out how this high-strength synthetic is capable of protecting an individual (or an entire vehicle) from IEDs or even shots fired from an AK47.

The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect

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Collecting things is a very personal pursuit. Ask most people why they collect something, and they'll usually say they do it simply because they like the item they collect - whether it be stamps, comic books or decorative spoons. But some collections go far beyond the norm. Many people out there are obsessed with some [...] The post The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect appeared first on Goliath.

What Is Genocide, and Is Russia Committing It in Ukraine?

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U.S. President Joe Biden accused Vladimir Putin of committing genocide in Ukraine. But who really determines whether a genocide is occurring, and how?

31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry

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Gun laws in the United States vary by state, especially when it comes to open carry of firearms. In open carry states, people can carry firearms openly without special permits as long as they follow state laws. Most states allow the open carrying of long guns for self-defense in the home, target practice and lawful hunting.

What was the 20th century's first genocide?

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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.

The Thirty Years' War Quiz

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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.

How Castles Work

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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.

Truck Round-Up: Can You ID All of These Old Pickups?

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Truck yeah! These marvelous machines have been a pillar of hard-working people for as long as Texaco has sold gas. Can you tell a Hudson from an International or a Willys from a Dodge? Take a cruise and try to ace identifying all of these trucks. We promise you won't get muddy!

Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?

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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?

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