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How Laser Weapons Work

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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.

What happens to weapons confiscated at the airport?

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Thousands of weapons are confiscated at airports every day. Learn where weapons confiscated at the airport go after they leave airport security.

Were iguanodon's thumbs murder weapons?

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Iguanodon and its thumbs continue to perplex us. Find out if iguanodon's thumbs were used as murder weapons at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?

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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!

Can You Identify These Semi-Automatic Weapons?

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Are you ready for the ultimate semi-automatic weapons quiz? Take aim and make sure you fire the right answers at these questions!

Which Norse Weapon Should You Wield?

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"Viking" wasn't just a way of life, it was a verb! If you were to go "a-viking," what brutal instrument of death would be your companion? Take this quiz to find out!

Skunk Water: A Weapon That Uses Stench to Control Crowds

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Developed in Israel, this foul-smelling liquid has been used on Palestinian and Israeli protesters … and it's showing up in the United States.

What's the difference between a semi-automatic weapon and a machine gun?

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The term "semi-automatic weapon" is used in the U.S. media often. But what does it really mean? Is it just another term for a machine gun?

What the Stuff?!: 5 Killer Samurai Weapons

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Samurai served many functions in Japan’s history, but the role we know them best for is that of the warrior. Here are 5 killer weapons the samurai used.

How Well Do You Know Modern Weapons?

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Modern weapons are more precise and remarkable than ever before in human history. In this quiz we're going to test your knowledge of the weapons that the military - and everyday Americans - swear by.

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