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Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways?
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Is 1 mile out of 5 on U.S. interstates really supposed to be straight so that planes can land on them in an emergency? Find out the truth about this long-held urban legend.
Test Your Knowledge: Airports Quiz
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Airports are the weird in-between places where humans wander during their journeys. How much do you know about the world's airports?
On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods
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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.
Can You Ace This Aviation Quiz?
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Thanks to many sky-centric technologies, humans have been flying for centuries, in balloon, planes and aircraft of all kinds. What do you really know about aviation?
How Dangerous Was the Ohio Chemical Train Derailment?
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The disastrous Feb. 3 train derailment contaminated East Palestine, Ohio. We talked to an expert about the potential environmental and health impacts to come.
Only a True Sailor Can Pass This Quiz about the Navy!
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Most of the Earth is covered by water, so it makes sense that militaries strive to control oceans far and wide. The United States Navy is one of the world's preeminent -- and most lethal -- fighting forces. But what do you really know about this powerful force in the U.S. military?
Headphones vs. Earbuds: Which Are Better?
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Audiophiles are pretty divided in the debate of headphones vs earbuds. So, which type offers the best sound quality? Honestly, they may want to settle for a pair of each. Read on to find out why!
Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?
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Nestled deep within the wilderness of the Congo Basin, the Bondo ape stands at the crossroads of legend and scientific reality. Once seen only in fleeting glimpses, this creature has become the focal point of intense curiosity and rigorous investigation.
Only a Military History Expert Is Passing This WWII Quiz
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When the imperialistic designs of the Axis set fire to the globe in World War II, the Allies stepped up to battle the flames. What do you really know about the events of the Second World War?
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.