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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.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
US Navy Quiz
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Anchors away, my friend! Just how much do you know about the protector of the seas, the United States Navy? Why don't we see ... or is that sea?
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
What's an NLOS cannon?
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The NLOS cannon can fire rounds from far away with less collateral damage. Read about NLOS cannon and its role in future military warfare.
How Much Do You Really Know About the Navy?
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The United States Navy is the largest and most powerful on the planet. It is steeped in tradition and has been around for hundreds of years. But just how much do you know about the Navy itself? Are you "Always Courageous" or will you fall overboard? Take our quiz to find out.
8 Native American Scientists You Should Know
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From astronauts to doctors to an archaeologist, we present eight scientists whose contributions to science, engineering and math were inseparable from their identities as Indigenous Americans.
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.
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
Can You Guess The Most Popular Movies of All Time From a Single Sentence Summary?
Are you the biggest film nerd this side of the Mississippi? Do you know popular movies better than you know yourself? Take this quiz now to put your cinephile skills to the test!