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The Most Infamous Military Aircraft of the Cold War

The MiG-25 Foxbat was an insanely fast super fighter jet released by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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This Was One of the Most Unusual Vehicles of the Cold War

Called the Ekranoplan , this unusual vehicle was a plane-boat hybrid that was made to exploit an aerodynamic principle called "ground effect." Let’s find out more about the making of the 'Caspian Sea Monster.'

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Meet France's Bizarre Cold War 'Beetle' Aircraft

The plane was created to get rid of runways and was unlike any other aircraft the world had ever seen before. Unfortunately, this iconic-looking plane didn’t survive for long. Learn the amazing true story of the plane without wings in this video.

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This Is the LOUDEST Plane Ever Manufactured!

The Cold War era brought about quite a number of technological achievements, but the experimental fighter plane you're about to see isn't on that list. Known as "the loudest plane ever made," the Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech is an infamous aircraft failure.

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Bugatti Veyron Vs. Euro Fighter Jet Plane: Who Wins?

The boys from Top Gear are up to their usual craziness again, this time in the form of a drag race between a Euro Fighter and a Bugatti Veyron to determine the crown for speed king. Who will emerge victorious? Will it be the supercar or the jet plane? Enjoy the high-octane fueled show.

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The Fastest and Highest-Flying Jet Aircraft in History

The Lockheed SR-71 was developed in the 1960s during the Cold War. The legendary aircraft was designed in secrecy as a high-flying reconnaissance jet. It still remains the fastest and highest-flying jet plane in history and is considered by many as the most advanced aircraft of its type.

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WATCH: Fighter Jet Races Formula 1 Car

I love fast cars and planes, but I've never seen anything like this before. In this clip, Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo, takes on Australian Air Force pilot Michael Keightley in his McDonnell-Douglas F/18 Hornet. Will the jet or the F1 car come out on top?

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War-Torn Syria: An Aerial Look at the Price of War

A famous American general, William Tecumseh Sherman said: "War is Hell". Not unlike what is happening in Syria, his was a terrible civil war as well.

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The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War

The Wars of the Roses were a series of English civil wars for control of the throne of England, fought between supporters of two rival cadet branches of the royal house: The house of Lancaster, or the red rose, and the house of York, or the white rose.

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Does Being Cold GIVE You a Cold?

We always warn our children to dress warmly or they will catch a cold from BEING cold. But is it truly the cold that gets them ill? Find out once and for and all! Does Being Cold GIVE You a Cold? video, health, cold, helpful, flu Is it truly the cold that gets us ill?