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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.
Are humans the smartest animal?
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Are you wondering if humans are the smartest animals? Learn if humans are the smartest animal on earth in this article.
Ghost Tape No. 10: The Haunted Mixtape of the Vietnam War
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In one of its more bizarre moments, the U.S. Army created voice tapes of allegedly wandering souls to depress Viet Cong morale.
How Military Snipers Work
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Military snipers are highly trained sharpshooters that can hit a target from great distances. Learn about military snipers and military sniper training.
10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
10 Incredible Dragons We'd Like to Meet (or Run From)
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Some dragons seem like they'd be fascinating dinner guests, but others might see you as the main course. Here are our top 10 of both types.
Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How Prosthetic Limbs Work
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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.
How Bunker Busters Work
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Bunker busters penetrate deep into fortified bunkers or underground compounds before exploding. Learn about bunker busters and how they’re used in combat.
Could We Build Our Own Gundams?
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Well, heck yeah, we can, and we have. Let's take a look.