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The Loneliest Whale: Documentary Chronicles a Search for the 52 Hertz Whale

Scientists from the expedition tagging whales in the Santa Barbara Channel.

The Loneliest Whale: Documentary Chronicles a Search for the 52 Hertz Whale

In the 1940s, Women Wore Wedding Dresses Made Out of Their Husband's WWII Parachutes

Parachute chic.

In the 1940s, Women Wore Wedding Dresses Made Out of Their Husband's WWII Parachutes

8 Facts About Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is an iconic part of the city's skyline.

8 Facts About Edinburgh Castle

13 Memorable Facts About D-Day

American troops landing on Omaha beach at Normandy on D-Day.

13 Memorable Facts About D-Day

10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day

Military grave markers decorated with American flags for Memorial Day.

Why Is Memorial Day Always on a Monday?

Americans were decorating the graves of fallen soldiers on Memorial Day long before it fell on a Monday.

What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

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Why Is the American Flag Displayed Backwards on Military Uniforms?

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10 Weird Weapons and Gadgets From Military History

The ancient Greek "Claw of Archimedes," as imagined by Renaissance architect Giulio Parigi.

Memorial Day 2021: What's Open? What's Closed?

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10 Inspiring Facts About the Tuskegee Airmen

Col. Benjamin O. Davis (left), commanding officer of the 332nd Fighter Group, and Edward C. Gleed, group operations officer, stand in front of a plane in Ramitelli, Italy, in March 1945.

Doris Miller, the Naval Cook Who Became a Hero of Pearl Harbor

Doris Miller saved a number of lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Why Are Marines Called 'Jarheads'?

Why are Marines known as jarheads? The answer may have something to do with mules.

6 Heroic Military Cats

Pooli the cat modeling her uniform on her 15th birthday.

10 Surprising Facts About Band of Brothers

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