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West Point's 'Goat' Isn't the Greatest, It's the Last in Class
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It's a curious West Point graduation tradition - a special award is presented to the cadet who has the lowest GPA. But West Point graduates are proud to get it.
What's the Difference Between a College and a University?
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HowStuffWorks gets schooled on what the differences are between a college and university.
Quick Tips: Pedicures and Labor
With all the pregnancy myths circulating, it's hard to tell fact from fiction. We debunk the old wives' tale regarding labor and pedicures.
Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!
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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.
The Human Brain Is Hardwired for Poetry
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Research suggests the human brain is wired to distinguish the rhyme and rhythm of verse from ordinary prose, and to react to literary contemplation.
A Christmas Eve Mystery: What Happened to the Sodder Children?
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Five of the 10 Sodder children disappeared after the family home burned down in 1945, but their bodies were never found. So, what happened to them?
What makes a cheetah run so fast?
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What makes a cheetah run so fast? Learn why a cheetah runs as fast as it does, and find out how cheetah anatomy allows it to reach top speeds.
1960 Oldsmobile
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The 1960 Oldsmobile was a bulkier, comfortable car -- even if its performance was no match for the Rocket 88s of old. Read more about the 1960 Oldsmobile.
Willie O'Ree's Unsung Story of Breaking the NHL's Color Barrier
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He's been called the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" and yet hardly anybody knows his name. So who is Willie O'Ree and why is he finally getting his due?
African Animal Pictures
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Many kinds of animals are native only to Africa. Check out these African animal pictures at HowStuffWorks.