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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.
The Hoax of Edward Mordake, the Man Afflicted With Two Faces
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Tormented by an evil face at the back of his head, he took his own life at 23. It's a sad tale that has captivated people for generations, except it isn't true.
Anne Bonny: A Real Female Pirate of the Caribbean
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Anne Bonny was an Irish marauder whose brief period of piracy in enshrined her as legend as one of the few documented female pirates in history.
An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship
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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.
Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again
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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.
5 Reasons Why 'Following Your Passion' May Be Problematic
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We've all heard the career advice to "follow your passion." Is it brilliance or bunk?
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.
Legend of the Loch Ness Monster Quiz
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Bigfoot who? Forget hairy bipeds, the Loch Ness Monster might actually be the world's most famous mythical creature. Or is it just a myth? Take our Loch Ness Monster quiz and find out!
Can You Name The Generation 1 Pokemon From a Photo?
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The best part of being a trainer is watching your Pokemon evolve, helping them level up and be ready for battle! Think you know your old-school Pokemon from the classic TV show? Identify the Generation 1 Pokemon pictured in this quiz and claim Pokemon victory!
Can You Pass Your High School Physics Class?
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High school is an interesting time for most. Was physics class your favorite class? Get ready to go back to high school and ace this physics quiz!