The straight dope on pirates

[Kool]

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/071012.html

I found it interesting how virtually everything we accept as the stereotypical pirate came right out of Robert Louis Stevenson's pen.

[morea]

interesting read, Kool!

I also enjoyed the one posted here:
Associated Content: Unravelling Pirate Myths (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/266364/romantic_hero_or_bloodthirsty_robber.html?page=3)

[Red Kittie Kat]

Interesting reads .. thanks guys :)