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How F/A-18s Work

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F/A-18s are now the go-to jet for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The reason? They're plenty fast, they can carry a dizzying array of bombs and missiles, they have amazing onboard electronics and they can be reconfigured to accomplish a range of missions. Check out these amazing military machines.

How Deprogramming Works

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Did the controversial practice of cult deprogramming do more harm than good? Learn about deprogramming at HowStuffWorks.

How Airports Work

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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.

How the U.S. Navy Works

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The U.S. Navy is the biggest in the world. It is divided into operating forces and shore establishment.

10 Area 51 Conspiracies

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The mysteries surrounding the U.S. government's Area 51 have stimulated many outlandish theories. View 10 Area 51 conspiracies to learn more.

10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace

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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.

How Sherpas Work

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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.

13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults

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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?

Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943

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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.

The Battle of the Bulge: July 1944-January 1945

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This World War II timeline highlights events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. Follow the events of World War II from July 1944 to January 1945.

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