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Lesser-Known Weapons of World War II

People from all walks of life—dentists, psychologists, journalists, and more—came together to come up with some crazy, unorthodox, and sometimes wildly successful weapons to win the war.

6 Ways Aircraft Changed the Course of the Vietnam War

Aviation technology drove the Vietnam War.

11 Weapons That Won World War II

Whether through the skies or on the ground, these weapons helped the Allies win World War II.

Theodore Roosevelt on Safari, Library of Congress // Public Domain

7 of the Most Expensive Weapons Ever Sold at Auction

Got a couple million dollars lying around?

Atlatls // Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

10 Advances in Weaponry That Changed History

From Greek fire to the AK-47.

8 Terrifying—and Unconventional—Ancient Weapons

Limestone, chicken feathers, and flaming pigs have all been deployed to gruesome ends.

9 Bizarre Weapons That Failed Spectacularly

Sometimes military research and development pays off. And sometimes you end up running from a flaming pig.