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Félicette, the First Feline in Space, Finally Got Her Due
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Felicette was the first, and so far, only, cat to ever go into space. Why did France send her up, and what happened later? HowStuffWorks finds out.
December Is the Time to See the Cold Cold Moon
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When December's moongazing rolls around, you'll want to take a look at the cold moon, an appropriate moniker if there ever was one.
The Predator Drone: A Pioneering Force in Modern Warfare
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The Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle exemplifies the military trend toward high-tech, low-risk equipment. This remotely-operated spy plane offers the most bang for the human-safety buck.
Messerschmitt Me 262
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The great legacy of the Messerschmitt Me 262 is that it inspired other air forces to adopt the jet fighter as standard, and moved engineers to utilize its layout for fighters and airliners. Learn more about this top World War II fighter plane.
Why was Britain's Defence Ministry testing psychic powers?
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A report declassified in late February 2007 under the UK's Freedom of Information Act reveals that Britain's Ministry of Defence has been testing psychics. Find out why.
How can llamas help defeat biological weapons?
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Sure, llamas are our friends. But little did we know that these fuzzy, camel-like creatures might save us all should the End come in the form of a biological attack.
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?
What caused the World Trade Center towers to collapse on 9/11?
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It took years to construct the 110-story World Trade Center towers and less than an hour to bring them down to rubble. What ultimately caused the towers to collapse on Sept. 11, 2001?
Diamond Pictures
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Diamond pictures shows you some of the different types of diamonds. Check out our collection of diamond pictures
How can you train honeybees to sniff for bombs?
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Those same, buzzing insects that seek out molecular hints of the pollen they use to make honey can just as easily detect traces of materials used to bombs.