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The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.
Are the Olympics Ever Canceled?
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people thought they should have been canceled outright, but has that ever happened before?
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
1949 Lincoln Convertible Coupe
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The 1949 Lincoln Convertible Coupe came in three body styles: coupe, four-door sedan, and convertible. See the 1949 Lincoln Convertible Coupe.
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
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The name for the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka derived from Sturzkampfflugzeug, the generic German word for dive-bomber. So famous was the Junkers Ju 87 that the term Stuka came to be identified with it in Western eyes. Read the specs and uses for the Stuka.
Can You Guess the Auto Brand From 3 Hints?
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Three clues: No more, no less. Think you know your automotive brands better than the average driver? This quiz is your chance to put your skills to the test and name that brand!
How the Death Star Works
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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.
How LaSalle Cars Work
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LaSalle helped Cadillac make it through the Depression on top by providing affordable companions to the luxurious Caddys. Find out how they did it.
How DeSoto Cars Work
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DeSoto was an offshoot of Chrysler Corporation, aiming for the market just above Plymouth in size, power and price. Learn about DeSoto's origins.
How Spies Work
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Spying is a tense and often deadly way for governments to gather secret information from their enemies. Learn how spies are recruited and how they obtain information.