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Why The Tiger & Tiger II Tanks Couldn't Turn The Tide In WW2
slashgear.com - Jonathan H. Kantor
World War II was tank-heavy, as both the Allied and Axis powers fielded thousands of the behemoths. Tanks fought from the jungles of Southeast Asia …
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Real Life Is Catching Up To Top Gun: Maverick's 'Darkstar' Jet
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The Darkstar aircraft is only briefly featured in Top Gun: Maverick before it meets its untimely end, but that doesn't make it any less fascinating. Viewers likely walked out of the theater wondering if such a jet existed, as there is a well-known predecessor, the famed SR-71 Blackbird. It stands to reason that the next jet in the series would be assigned the designation SR-72, and as it happens, there is such an aircraft in development.
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The One Metal You'll Never Find In A US Nuclear Sub
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The United States Navy operates a large fleet of submarines, and each class brings something different to the table. However, there's something puzzling about how they're constructed: None of the Navy's submarine hulls are built with titanium. Titanium is stronger, more corrosive resistant, lighter, and better than steel in some applications, so why aren't the Navy's subs at least coated with it?
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Do You Know Who Really Makes John Deere’s Tractors & Mowers?
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Going beyond what you can see when you go out to buy a John Deere mower or tractor, some questions about them might arise. First and foremost: where exactly do these John Deere products come from? The company has prided itself on being an American entity, with this becoming one of its defining attributes in modern culture. While John Deere and the minds behind it might reiterate this idea, leading many to believe its products are American-made, in truth, there's a bit more to the story.
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That Tiny Door On The Back Of Trucks Isn't What You Think
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We've all found ourselves stuck behind a slow-moving semi-truck before, either in tight city traffic or on the highway. Every time it happens, we're left staring at the massive trailer in front of us, which may lead to you wondering what the little door on the back is for. It can't be used for loading or unloading, so what purpose does it serve?
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What's The Difference Between A Military Armored Car And An APC?
slashgear.com - Patrick Phillips
In the era of modern warfare, there are almost too many weapons available to military factions looking to make their mark on the frontlines. While …

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