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Zeus, God of the Gods and King of Mount Olympus

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Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. As king of the gods, Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.

History of Women's Bathing Suits

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The history of women's bathing suits has been full of changes. See pictures and learn about the history of women's bathing suits.

How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked

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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?

Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology

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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?

Nyx: Goddess of the Night and Daughter of Chaos

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She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this mist-shrouded figure that even the gods feared?

Taro Gives the Potato a Run for Its Nutritional Buck

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Taro is a starchy root tuber that looks a lot like a potato, but it's rich in polyphenols, giving it a bigger bang as a healthy alternative.

What did our ancestors eat to clean their teeth?

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Are you wondering what did our ancestors eat to clean their teeth? Check out this article and learn what our ancestors ate to clean their teeth.

There's No Such Thing as a 'Learning Style'

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The myth of distinct styles of learning persists. Why? Learn more about learning preferences in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Ares: Greek God of War and Harbinger of Doom

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Many Greek gods and goddesses were associated with battle, but Ares was known as the one true Greek god of war (not to be confused with Kratos, the protagonist of the "God of War" video game franchise).

Who Invented the Sandwich?

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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.

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