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Years ago while in college I was a student of ancient Greek literature and I absolutely loved it. The poetry of Homer was of particular interest to me, especially the enduring tales contained in his masterpiece, The Odyssey . Within this classic poem, Homer tells the story of the mythological creatures known as Sirens, creatures half bird and half woman who had the ability to lure sailors to direct their wooden ships toward rocky cliffs merely by the sweetness of their song

Guinness World Record holder for the world’s oldest living land animal at 191 years old. Wouldn't you love to know the best way to live a...

The most recognizable quote from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is one you can probably recite from memory. One ring to rule them...