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How much "stuff" would the typical Roman citizen own? (i.e. "I'm a Roman laborer who's just been evicted from my insula. How much crap do I have to lug back to my parents' place?")

242 upvotes • idkydi

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When craft brewing kicked off in the USA in the late 70s, they were inspired by traditional British beers following their revival in the 60s and 70s by CAMRA. Why did the Americans whole-heartedly embrace some British styles like IPAs and stout/porters and not others like bitters & milds ?

242 upvotes • Dr_Darcy

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Are there any examples of legendary beings which were widely believed in by children but known not to exist by adults, like Santa Claus, from other periods of history?

242 upvotes • Xisuthrus

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During the Falklands War, was an Argentinian victory ever considered a serious possibility?

242 upvotes • TheColourOfHeartache

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Why did it take so long for naturalists to come around to the idea that the sea - specifically fish stocks - were not inexhaustible after the steam trawler came around?

242 upvotes • SucksToYourAssmar3

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Did the United States mean to become a global power, or did it more or less happen into it while pursuing other policy objectives?

242 upvotes • Harachel

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In Back to the Future, Marty Mcfly used the term "heavy" a lot, was that actual current 80s slang at the time ?

242 upvotes • sketchsanchez

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How did Adolf Hitler view the Rape of Nanking?

242 upvotes • herroazn

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How accurate are the scenes in WWII movies (and other war movies) when soldiers approach a tank and drop grenades down the hatch? Did this happen as frequently as seen in the movies?

242 upvotes • leangreen88

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How did exotic fruits such as bananas and pineapples when first brought to Europe, reach Britain without rotting during the long trip.

242 upvotes • Iyk

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How much "stuff" would the typical Roman citizen own? (i.e. "I'm a Roman laborer who's just been evicted from my insula. How much crap do I have to lug back to my parents' place?")	242	idkydi
When craft brewing kicked off in the USA in the late 70s, they were inspired by traditional British beers following their revival in the 60s and 70s by CAMRA. Why did the Americans whole-heartedly embrace some British styles like IPAs and stout/porters and not others like bitters & milds ?	242	Dr_Darcy
Are there any examples of legendary beings which were widely believed in by children but known not to exist by adults, like Santa Claus, from other periods of history?	242	Xisuthrus
During the Falklands War, was an Argentinian victory ever considered a serious possibility?	242	TheColourOfHeartache
Why did it take so long for naturalists to come around to the idea that the sea - specifically fish stocks - were not inexhaustible after the steam trawler came around?	242	SucksToYourAssmar3
Did the United States mean to become a global power, or did it more or less happen into it while pursuing other policy objectives?	242	Harachel
In Back to the Future, Marty Mcfly used the term "heavy" a lot, was that actual current 80s slang at the time ?	242	sketchsanchez
How did Adolf Hitler view the Rape of Nanking?	242	herroazn
How accurate are the scenes in WWII movies (and other war movies) when soldiers approach a tank and drop grenades down the hatch? Did this happen as frequently as seen in the movies?	242	leangreen88
How did exotic fruits such as bananas and pineapples when first brought to Europe, reach Britain without rotting during the long trip.	242	Iyk