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Did ancient Greeks view Homer’s epics as true?

249 upvotes • solishu4

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When historians refer to the Western European peoples outside of the Roman Empire as "tribes," what does that mean?

249 upvotes • LabJab

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If a 21st century audience member were to be transported to a 19th century theatre with a world-class performer, would she consider the performance good?

249 upvotes • Federowski

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Serious Question: How have opinions about non-intercourse sex (eg. oral) changed in Western culture? Was it something that 'normal couples' did? [NSFW] NSFW

248 upvotes • throwawaybjquestion

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Why are owls associated with intelligence?

248 upvotes • altair11

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Did the Mafia ever really use 'cement shoes?'

248 upvotes • xgeorge

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Why was it so popular to mix blaxploitation and kung fu in the 70's?

248 upvotes • flyingdragon8

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Why was the second Amendment the only amendment in the American Bill of Rights that included an explanation for itself?

248 upvotes • sick_burn_bro

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How did the banjo, an instrument of African descent, become a staple of Anglo folk music?

248 upvotes • LeeBears

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When and why did the term "Liberal" shift in the USA from the meaning of "Classical Liberalism" to "Social Democratic" policies?

248 upvotes • Beansareno1

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did ancient Greeks view Homer’s epics as true?	249	solishu4
When historians refer to the Western European peoples outside of the Roman Empire as "tribes," what does that mean?	249	LabJab
If a 21st century audience member were to be transported to a 19th century theatre with a world-class performer, would she consider the performance good?	249	Federowski
Serious Question: How have opinions about non-intercourse sex (eg. oral) changed in Western culture? Was it something that 'normal couples' did? [NSFW] NSFW	248	throwawaybjquestion
Why are owls associated with intelligence?	248	altair11
Did the Mafia ever really use 'cement shoes?'	248	xgeorge
Why was it so popular to mix blaxploitation and kung fu in the 70's?	248	flyingdragon8
Why was the second Amendment the only amendment in the American Bill of Rights that included an explanation for itself?	248	sick_burn_bro
How did the banjo, an instrument of African descent, become a staple of Anglo folk music?	248	LeeBears
When and why did the term "Liberal" shift in the USA from the meaning of "Classical Liberalism" to "Social Democratic" policies?	248	Beansareno1