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Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Brought the Ocean Into Our Homes
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired an entire generation to take an interest in the deep sea and was one of the first to warn of the peril of its destruction.
How Dictators Work
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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.
T-80 Main Battle Tank
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The T-80 Main Battle Tank continued the evolution of T-64 and T-72, adding a gas turbine engine. Explore the T-80 Main Battle Tank at HowStuffWorks.
What are Army combat medics' main duties?
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What are Army combat medics' main duties? Visit Discovery Fit & Health to learn what Army combat medics' main duties are.
Big Families vs. Small Families: A Matter of Quantity vs. Quality?
A new study finds that kids in larger families may have more to worry about than simply dealing with hand-me-downs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Veteran's Day Crafts
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Veterans Day crafts include an army of wooden-spoon soldiers and patriotic raindrops. Learn about crafts for kids to celebrate Veterans Day.
How strong is a shark's bite?
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A shark bite is pretty scary to think about, but knowing the force behind a shark bite may ease your worries. Learn how strong a shark bite is.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week
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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.