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Death Toll In UPS Cargo Plane Crash Rises To 9
The death toll in the crash of a United Parcel Service cargo plane, near Louisville, Kentucky's Muhammed Ali International Airport, has risen to nine.
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Why Do Ships Measure Speed In Knots?
The answer has its roots in Portuguese, Dutch, and English sailors who needed a way to tell how fast they were going in an era before the GPS.
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[UPDATE] UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport In Fiery Explosion
Currently, details on the crash are limited, but UPS said the plane was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 that was headed to Honolulu when it went down.
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The US Military Is Retiring The A-10 Warthog: Here's Why
The A-10 Warthog has been a mainstay of America's military for over four decades, and it's still feared on the battlefield. But it's time for it to go.
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Experimental 'Quiet' Supersonic Prototype Achieves First Flight
Commercial supersonic travel just got one step closer to reality.
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Peter Thiel-Funded War Drone Demonstration Goes Up In Flames (Literally)
All the drones missed, and one even managed to light its battery on fire and completely burn up.
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America's Highway Numbering System Is Hiding A Giant Math Puzzle
Believe it or not, highway numbers actually make sense. Here's the logic behind odd and even routes, and why the system isn’t as simple as it seems.
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Air Traffic Control Is Struggling Through The Federal Shutdown And It Could Get Even Worse
Would you show up for work if the federal government deemed your job essential but didn't pay you? I know I wouldn't.
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These Are Some Of The Least RV-Friendly Cities And States In The U.S.: Here's Why
Traveling in an RV can be a great way to explore the country, but not every place is equally hospitable. Here are the cities and states you may want to avoid.
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Every Variant Of The F-35, And What Makes Them Unique
The F-35's development costs are well over $1 trillion, but then again it's really three planes in one. Here's what sets each apart from the others.
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Flight Attendant Fight Delays United Flight By 4 Hours
There wasn't a blow-by-blow report, so it's not clear what happened before the passengers were deplaned.
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These Are The Oldest Highways In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
A road trip is a great way to see the country and rediscover your freedom, especially when that trip leads you down one of the oldest highways in the U.S.
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Delays To Boeing's 777X Airliner Just Cost The Company A Staggering $5 Billion
The 777X delays and cost overruns are embarrassing for Boeing, but the news isn't all bad.
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Anyone Can Drive Volvo's New VNL Semi Truck, But That Won't Make You A Trucker
The only gig tougher than driving these trucks might be selling these made-in-the-USA trucks in Trump's America.
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Jet Engines Are So Valuable, Nearly New Airbus Planes Are Being Scrapped To Get Them
When are the parts more valuable than what they make up? When the price of jet engines soars so much, they're worth more than the full aircraft. Here's why.
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Why The Air Force Had To Invent A New Kind Of Fuel For The SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is unlike virtually any plane that came before it, and virtually no planes like it have been made since.
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The F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon
The F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.
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Are 22 Air Traffic Control Shortages In One Day Bad?
So, how exactly are air traffic controllers, who were barely holding it together already, faring during the government shutdown? Turns out, not great!
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Pan Am Could Fly Again
The current owner, appropriately called Pan Am Global Holdings, believes it can break the curse and return the white and blue livery to glory.
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These Are The Oldest Roads In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
The United States has a fascinating history, and that even includes its roads. Here are some of the oldest roads in the States that are still in use today.
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Why Older Boeing Planes Had Eyebrow Windows (But Newer Ones Don't)
The little windows above the cockpit's main panes weren't there just for aesthetics. They served several practical purposes ... and then they didn't.
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Why The Boeing 787 Has Four Cockpit Windows Instead Of Six
The Boeing 787 Dreamcatcher has several features that are different than previous models. One important design change was the number of windows included.
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Here's Why Some Fighter Jets Have Wavy Lines On The Canopy
Those wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.
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Why Boeing's Legendary B-52 Bomber Has Those Weird Skin 'Wrinkles'
Visible 'wrinkles' on the fuselage of a B-52 bomber are nothing new, and while it might look worrying, this phenomenon forms as a result of aircraft design.
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Attempted Shooting In Atlanta Airport Stopped After Shooter's Family Turns Him In
Atlanta police arrested Billy Joe Cagle, of Cartersville, Georgia, before he was able to go through with it, likely saving several lives in the process.
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Sure, Kristi Noem Spending $200 Million On Private Jets Sounds Like A Lot, But You Can't Seriously Expect Her To Make Do With A Mere $50 Million Plane Budget
Somebody who is good at the economy please help me budget this.
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