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As you prepare to spend a long weekend enjoying Presidential Savings on mattresses and used Toyotas, take a moment to acknowledge five presidents who kicked more ass than an action hero.

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By Daniel O'Brien
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February 15, 2008

The 5 Ballsiest Con Artists of All Time

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By Kristi Harrison
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February 13, 2008

10 Words and Phrases You Won't Believe Shakespeare Invented

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By Michael Swaim
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February 08, 2008

Fun Size Countries: The Insane Histories of the World's 6 Tiniest Nations

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By Juan Arteaga
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January 25, 2008

The 6 Most Insane Crash Diets of All Time

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By Christina H
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January 07, 2008

The Drunkest Generation: 10 Reasons Your Grandpa Could Drink You Under the Table

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By Dale Dobson
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January 01, 2008

2007: Seven Things We Should Pretend Never Happened

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By Daniel O'Brien
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December 27, 2007

Pagan Orgies to Human Sacrifice: The Bizarre Origins of Christmas

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By Kristi Harrison
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December 18, 2007

Was 9/11 an Inside Job?

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By David Wong
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December 10, 2007

Classic: The 9 Most Badass Bible Verses

If the Bible had been written by King Leonidas and the rest of the Spartans from '300', it would probably read pretty much the same as it does now. It turns out, the Bible is already chock full of ass kicking. Here are the verses that make us want to take to the streets and put some unbelievers to the sword.

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