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Is it a coïncidence that countries which "Germanic" languages became mostly protestant, and countries with "Roman" languages became mostly catholic?
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How did heels became a purely feminine thing, after it was first used on shoes in the 16th century by noble or rich men?
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When did the sentiment, "That America was founded on Christian principles", begin to be popularized?
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In the USA, women gained the right to vote in August of 1920. Just a few months after that, there was a Presidential election on November 2 of the same year. How did the former affect the campaigns on the latter?
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The internet is saying deserts in the Middle East formed/were created when salt buildup from irrigating crops in the fertile crescent eventually crossed a threshold that most plants could no longer tolerate. True or false?
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Conquistadors such as Hernán Cortés used a variety of less-than-honourable methods to conquer territory in Middle/South America. Did they admit this when reporting their successes? Were their home societies aware of the tactics they used? Did they ever face disapproval or censure?
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