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Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey

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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.

Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.

Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?

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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?

The Straith Letter

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The Straith Letter was fabricated by two UFO writers. Read how the fake letter from a government official fooled UFO contactee George Adamski.

How Houseflies Work

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Though houseflies scavenge and carry disease, houseflies also provide food for the local ecosystem. Learn why houseflies love the great indoors.

How Strikes Work

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Strikes affect the balance of power between corporations and workers. Learn about strikes and find out how employee strike demands are negotiated.

How Knights Work

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Knights were medieval warriors that were highly trained from a young age. Learn about knights and the process of training to become a medieval knight.

10 Notable Copycat Killers

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These 10 notable copycat killers got their inspiration from a dubious source -- other murderers. Read about 10 copycat killers.

How to Organize Tools

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Want to know how to organize tools? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to organize tools.

10 Biggest Manhunts of All Time

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What were the biggest manhunts of all time? Learn about the biggest manhunts of all time from HowStuffWorks.

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