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This American Frigate Could Take a Direct Cannon Hit

An British frigate fires on the USS Constitution - but its shots either miss or rebound off its tough oak hull. It’s a feat of resilience that earns the American warship her proud nickname: Old Ironsides

Chemical Pollution in Arctic Wildlife Decreasing — Chemical Pollution in Arctic Wildlife Decreasing

But the appearance of new chemicals is creating an uncertain future for polar bears, orcas and seabirds

Did a Volcanic Eruption Lead to Napoleon's Defeat? — Did a Volcanic Eruption Lead to Napoleon's Defeat?

A new study posits that an 1815 eruption caused inclement weather that, according to some theories, led to Napoleon's defeat

Making It Rain by Exploding Dynamite in the Sky — Making It Rain by Exploding Dynamite in the Sky

Inspired by weather patterns during the Civil War, the rainmakers of the 1890s headed to west Texas to test their theory

A Brief History of the RV — A Brief History of the RV

In 1915, technology merged with the "back to nature" movement, leading to the invention of the motorhome

FBI and Smithsonian Sleuth Out the Ruby Slippers — FBI and Smithsonian Sleuth Out the Ruby Slippers

When the FBI asked museum conservators at the American History Museum for assistance, they discovered the two pairs are twins

Did Someone Drill a Hole in the ISS? — Did Someone Drill a Hole in the ISS?

Authorities are unsure whether tiny hole in a Soyuz capsule was created in a production facility on the ground or on board the ISS

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This American Frigate Could Take a Direct Cannon Hit — This American Frigate Could Take a Direct Cannon Hit

An British frigate fires on the USS Constitution - but its shots either miss or rebound off its tough oak hull. It’s a feat of resilience that earns the American warship her proud nickname: Old Ironsides

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