No aircraft in contemporary aviation captures the imagination quite as effectively as the Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II. Conceived at a critical juncture in U.S.
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Author: James JT Thompson
Senior Editor, Functional Fitness & Everyday Strength
Qualified B.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder | Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
Jake has been a founding editor at Gymbag since 2018. With over 12 years of coaching experience and a degree in physiology, he specializes in fitness that fits into real life.
The Final Gamble of Imperial Japan’s Aviation Strategy
When one thinks of the advanced World War II wartime technology, Germany’s V-2 missiles and Me 262 aircraft, and other more familiar weapons come to
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P-38 Lightning: The Fighter and the Aces Who Tamed It
Among all of the planes frightening the skies during World War II, perhaps no plane was as easily recognizable—or as universally respected—as the Lockheed P-38
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13 Most Subtle Signs of Love in Relationships
Love is usually an unobtrusive force, working below the surface of everyday life, manifesting itself in ways words can hardly reach. While huge gestures and
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How August’s Astrological Shifts Are Transforming Relationships
August’s astronomical scene has been a whirlwind for love, filled with challenges and possibilities of growth. Mars shifting into Libra, Venus waltzing through Gemini, and
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10 Most Telling Signs of Communication Breakdown in Relationships
In matters of love and relationships, it may not always be the slammed doors or shouting fits that alert you to potential danger. It’s often
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Generosity That Works: Giving Without Losing Your Balance
Generosity? It’s one of those features that are loved by all people, but very few understand them at all. We were taught by our parents
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The Power of Educating Girls to Change the World
When we speak of the greatest forces for change in the world, it’s easy to imagine world-changing inventions or monumental political movements. But oftentimes, the
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What Happened to the XM1202 Tank Project?
As the world ushered in the 21st century, America’s armed forces declared a vision of ambition towards a leviathan program: totally overhauling the tank. Leading
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Why the F-35 Is the Ultimate Air Strike Fighter
When war experts first laid eyes on the F-35 Lightning II, its slender, radar-evading form hinted at a stealth plane designed for avoidance rather than
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B-2 Stealth Bombers and the Secret Strike on Iran
In a precision-strike mission to be picked apart by historians for decades to come, U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers dropped a bombshell on Iran’s nuclear
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Shifting U.S. Policy and Advanced Arms in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Ukraine war has reached a perilous new stage, characterized by intensified bombardments, the introduction of more advanced weaponry, and a diplomatic landscape shaken with
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