Black sails are advantageous for sailing vessels, with the practical reasons boiling down to one thing: science. But there's also a simpler reason — aesthetics. Simply put, they look darn cool.

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BRUSSELS — The EU unveiled a new Black Sea strategy on Wednesday that will allow the region to better transport heavy military gear as the Russian threat looms over Eastern Europe. “Security in the ...