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Have a nice day Photo/Shutterstock There’s nothing more annoying than seeing ads all over the web page you’re reading. Not only are they irrelevant to the content of the page, but they’re also intrusive and sometimes get in the way of what you really want to see. Sure, you can stop ads on your Android, […]

When the United States and its allies entered World War II, the Iowa-class battleship quickly proved its worth on the world’s oceans. Typically, battleships would accompany Essex-class aircraft carriers, and they brought the pain wherever they sailed. Iowa-class battleships were massive floating vessels outfitted with nine 16-inch guns that could fire on other vessels or

Peter Scharkowski/Shutterstock In the 1940s, if you were in a hurry and needed to travel across the continental United States, the fastest option was to hop inside one of the many propeller-driven planes of that era. The Douglas DC3 — perhaps the most popular commercial airplane of the time — let passengers travel from New

Sergii_Petruk/Shutterstock Ever since the Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) was invented in 1958, science fiction has depicted them as all-powerful weapons of war. For most of the laser’s history, that’s been the stuff of fantasy, but improvements in the technology are making laser-based weapons a reality. While they’re still used for everyday

A. Martin Uw Photography/Getty Images Film cameras may have revolutionized the photography landscape, but it’s probably been a few years since you last came across one. Given the unmatched convenience digital cameras offer, many photography enthusiasts simply prefer to use digital gear instead of their analog counterparts. However, while film cameras have become a thing

Historical/Getty Images We tend to associate aircraft carriers with being enormous floating military cities, and not necessarily the most lithe, maneuverable ships in the ocean. They can circumnavigate the globe without needing to refuel, but when doing so, are they able to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals? Or do they have to take

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Marlon Trottmann/Shutterstock Given its numerous practical uses around the garage, WD-40 is one of the handiest products you can keep around. It silences squeaking joints with ease, can make for easy rust removal, and even cleans up certain surfaces with a quick spray and a

Stocktrek Images/Getty Images The U.S. Navy’s first aircraft carrier was commissioned more than a century ago, and carriers have grown more capable and important in the years since. The Navy’s fleet currently includes 11 aircraft and nine helicopter carriers, although some are in port for maintenance and upgrades at any given time. These massive ships require

Hamara/Shutterstock Data compiled by Statista shows that Microsoft Windows is the dominant desktop operating system worldwide, holding a market share of approximately 72 percent. Windows is also intensely disliked by some tech enthusiasts, especially those who believe operating systems like Linux have a lot more to offer, without forcing users to compromise on customizability and

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, your refrigerator will keep food safe for only up to four hours during a power outage. That’s only if you don’t open the door to grab water or a snack. Years ago, you’d have to rely on a

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Discussing technical jargon isn’t everyone’s favorite pastime, but it’s important to understand how the technology we use works, at least on a basic level. API is one technical term that comes up fairly often, especially in professional settings and discussions about software development. In recent years, this terminology has seeped into