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How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
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?
Why is it bad luck to give a woman an even number of flowers?
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Thinking of a gift for your lover? Learn if it's bad luck to give a woman an even number of flowers at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About the Chernobyl Disaster?
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It's one of the defining historical events of the 1980s — but how much do you know about the Chernobyl meltdown? Test your knowledge of this Soviet-era disaster with our quiz!
How NATO Works
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.
Exploring the World of Mail-order Marriages
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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum — and heartbreaking.
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.
The 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World
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The most dangerous country in the world is determined by the Global Peace Index, which ranks territories according to their levels of peacefulness.
Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.
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Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?