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10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit

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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.

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.

Can camphor treat skin problems?

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Can camphor treat skin problems? Camphor can be used as a remedy for a variety of ailments, but find out if camphor can treat skin problems.

How Much Do You Know About Heavy Machinery?

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Coming through! You don't want to get in the way of our quiz on the steamroller, the bulldozer and other incredibly powerful tools that humans have made. But if you think you're up to the job, test your knowledge of heavy machines now!

Crafty Wartime Spies Put Codes Right Into Their Knitting

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Knitting socks and hats for 'our troops' was a time-honored tradition during wartime. But spies found a way to use that innocent pastime to transmit vital information.

What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?

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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.

World History: Where Should the Teaching Timeline Start?

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The College Board wants AP World History courses to cover history material from the year 1450 on. HowStuffWorks looks at the pitfalls of the timeline.

7 Reasons Alexander the Great Was, Well, Great

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HowStuffWorks looks at the life and legacy of legendary Greek ruler Alexander the Great.

Can You Complete These Common Phrases?

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The English language is full of idioms; many of these phrases are nonsensical, but a master of English will know the meaning of all 35 in this quiz. How many can you complete?

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