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The Innovation That Helped the Allies Win World War II

The Churchill Tank was one of the allies’ biggest assets in World War II but it also posed a problem. These vehicles weighed at least 40 tons each, a massive weight that would cause many bridges to buckle.

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Meet France's Bizarre Cold War 'Beetle' Aircraft

In the 1950s, France designed an unusual aircraft named Coléoptère (beetle) with a circular wing that could take off vertically. The plane was created to get rid of runways and was unlike any other aircraft the world had ever seen before.

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4 Ancient Roman Treasures Destroyed in World War II

World War II is the most destructive military conflict in history, the damage of which is still felt on both a personal and global level to this day. Estimates of those killed count between 35 to 60 million. Thousands of cities and villages were either completely or partially destroyed. 

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Important Weapons from World War II Still in Use Today

World War II ended almost 80 years ago. However, some of the weapons that played a crucial part in the war – from rifles to tanks – are still being used on the battlefield today. Watch this video to discover those killer antiques!

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The Most Infamous Military Aircraft of the Cold War

The MiG-25 Foxbat was an insanely fast super fighter jet released by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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Meet the Antonov An-225: The World's Heaviest Aircraft

Not many airports in the world can handle the Antonov An-225 Mriya. It is the world's biggest cargo plane currently, after all. The six-engine aircraft was first commissioned by the Soviet Union in the 1980s but now flies cargo around the world. Let’s find out more about this mammoth beauty.

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The Amazing Story of Imperial Japan’s Secret Submarines

A few years back, an expedition crew found the wreck of a top-secret submarine built by Japan during the Second World War. The vehicle, named I-400, was designed to be an underwater aircraft carrier, the first of its kind.

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Aircrafts of the Future Will See Many Exciting Changes

The aerospace industry has come a long way since the first aircraft took flight way back in the early 1900s. In the next couple of decades, however, the future of aviation is going to see some truly revolutionary changes. Electric planes, for instance, will soon be making their debut.

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The Fastest and Highest-Flying Jet Aircraft in History

The Lockheed SR-71 was developed in the 1960s during the Cold War. The legendary aircraft was designed in secrecy as a high-flying reconnaissance jet. It still remains the fastest and highest-flying jet plane in history and is considered by many as the most advanced aircraft of its type.

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The Story of the Only Aircraft Built With Pivoting Wings

However, the oblique-winged aircraft, pioneered by NASA engineer Robert Thomas Jones in the 1950s, represented a significant break from the usual.

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This Might Have Been the Strangest Aircraft Ever Built

The Fairey Rotodyne was an aircraft that was developed in the mid-1950s and early 1960s with the potential to revolutionize the air travel industry.

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This World War 1 Chapel Holds Many Secrets

Deep within Germany, there lies a deserted cemetery with a really old chapel from the World War One era. This may sound like a scene from a spooky film, but it isn’t. This forgotten and abandoned chapel has many fascinating relics that give us a unique glimpse of the past.

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The 4 Biggest Aircraft Fails in History

The history of planes and aircraft, in general, is a short but complicated one. Since the Wright brothers invented and flew the first airplane in 1903, there were many stellar aircraft improvements that brought us the entire airline industry as we know it today.

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The Sad Story of Charles II, The Last of the Habsburgs

Charles II of Spain was the last king of the House of Habsburg, one of the most distinguished royal houses in Europe. The last king of Spain was barely able to talk or walk and had a plethora of health issues. Ultimately, his poor health and early demise at the age of 39 pushed Europe into war.