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90% of People Can't Name These Military Ships From Screenshots. Can You?
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United States military ships are often considered to be the latest and greatest in speed, technology and power, but other countries also have impressive naval histories. The ships in this quiz represent the old, the new and the utilitarian stalwarts of military power. See how many of these ships you can name from their screenshots.
How do torpedo engines work under water?
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Since a torpedo cannot have an air-breathing engine like a boat, how is it propelled through the water?
The Ultimate WWII Military Equipment Quiz
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World War II ushered in some of the modern era’s most important advances in military equipment design. Do you know enough about the weapons, gear and vehicles used in WWII to identify them from an image? March on into the quiz and find out!
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
How Nuclear Submarines Work
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Nuclear submarines are powered by nuclear reactors and may carry nuclear weapons. Read about nuclear submarines and how they changed the world's oceans forever.
How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked
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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.
What causes a shark feeding frenzy?
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A shark feeding frenzy occurs when multiple sharks fight for the same prey. Find out how a shark feeding frenzy plays out in the wild.
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943
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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.