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Did the Roman Empire or republic have any standardized law enforcement organizations? Who apprehended suspects after a crime was committed? Who investigated crimes?

206 upvotes • skarkeisha666

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Did the Israeli Army actually force innocent Arabs to leave their homes during the wars in 1948 and 1967?

206 upvotes • meme_teen

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In the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton", set in Revolutionary America, New York City is frequently referred to as "the greatest city in the world." Did it actually have this reputation in the late 1700s?

206 upvotes • JayConz

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In 1938, Henry Ford was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle by the Nazis; why was this, and what were people's opinions of him receiving such an award?

206 upvotes • caekdaemon

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Why are demons and devils depicted with a spade or a triangle on their tails?

206 upvotes • peep295

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Might be a little vague question, but what happened with all the medieval weapons and armor?

206 upvotes • giveme50dollars

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What was the soviet unions people's reaction to America landing on the moon?

206 upvotes • Warzonerusher

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When did sex start becoming a taboo topic? Was it something that came with organized religions, or is it something that has always been taboo?

206 upvotes • Lanre_The_Chandrian

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I'm a 15th-century man-at-arms, and I've just finished a day's fighting. I know I'm going to fight again tomorrow. What, if any, overnight maintenance do I do with my equipment?

206 upvotes • Helicase21

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Why did Hitler sometimes salute differently than the other nazis?

206 upvotes • En_Rages

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did the Roman Empire or republic have any standardized law enforcement organizations? Who apprehended suspects after a crime was committed? Who investigated crimes?	206	skarkeisha666
Did the Israeli Army actually force innocent Arabs to leave their homes during the wars in 1948 and 1967?	206	meme_teen
In the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton", set in Revolutionary America, New York City is frequently referred to as "the greatest city in the world." Did it actually have this reputation in the late 1700s?	206	JayConz
In 1938, Henry Ford was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle by the Nazis; why was this, and what were people's opinions of him receiving such an award?	206	caekdaemon
Why are demons and devils depicted with a spade or a triangle on their tails?	206	peep295
Might be a little vague question, but what happened with all the medieval weapons and armor?	206	giveme50dollars
What was the soviet unions people's reaction to America landing on the moon?	206	Warzonerusher
When did sex start becoming a taboo topic? Was it something that came with organized religions, or is it something that has always been taboo?	206	Lanre_The_Chandrian
I'm a 15th-century man-at-arms, and I've just finished a day's fighting. I know I'm going to fight again tomorrow. What, if any, overnight maintenance do I do with my equipment?	206	Helicase21
Why did Hitler sometimes salute differently than the other nazis?	206	En_Rages