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7 Facts About the United States Space Force

The flag for the United States Space Force.

7 Facts About the United States Space Force

This Video From 1923 Shows a U.S. Biplane Creating a Smoke Screen to Conceal Itself in Open Waters

Navy planes creating smoke screens during the 1920s.

This Video From 1923 Shows a U.S. Biplane Creating a Smoke Screen to Conceal Itself in Open Waters

Veterans Day 2020: What's Open? What's Closed?

Many businesses remain open on Veterans Day, and some even have special offers for military members.

Veterans Day 2020: What's Open? What's Closed?

The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats

Can you tell that this is real bear fur?

The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats

When Mongol Queens Ruled the Silk Road

Sorghaghtani Beki, Genghis Khan's daughter-in-law, was a powerful ruler.

13 Memorable Facts About D-Day

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

(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Tear Gas

Londoners undergo a gas exercise for civilians, using tear gas, in 1941.

Why Is the American Flag Displayed Backwards on Military Uniforms?

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8 Surprising Facts About James Stewart

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10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day

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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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Who’s the 'Scott' in Great Scott?

General Winfield Scott, the original great Scott (probably).

What's the Story Behind Cinco de Mayo?

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A Secret World War II Bunker Was Just Discovered in Scotland

A digital model of the World War II bunker found in Scotland.

10 Facts About Fort Sumter

Cannons used in the Civil War are on display at Fort Sumter.