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Did any groups following the US Civil War openly advocate a return to slavery?

197 upvotes • Adonnus

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At the Battle of Marathon, the Athenians sent a runner to Sparta to ask for reinforcements. Considering the distance is almost 150 miles, why did they not sent someone on horseback?

197 upvotes • [deleted]

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Who built the crusader castles?

197 upvotes • TheLandOfConfusion

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Do records exist of pre-industrial people expressing existential dread? Is it a modern luxury?

197 upvotes • FlatulentDirewolf

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What was the economic impact of the Panama canal on South American coastal cities? Was the new ability to bypass many of these places a significant economic hit?

197 upvotes • chikindiner

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Did Appalachian "granny women" exist as they're popularly known?

197 upvotes • rimeroyal

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How did medieval bankers prevent powerful clients from defaulting/reneging on their loans?

197 upvotes • CandyManCan

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I have heard many (some questionable) claims on the internet that during the islamic invasions of india an estimated 80 million hindus were killed by muslim invaders. Are these claims even remotely true and historical?

197 upvotes • Ciscoblue113

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How did medieval knights stay fit for combat?

197 upvotes • UnRayoDeSol

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Why aren't savoury pies a thing in America.

197 upvotes • thepellow

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did any groups following the US Civil War openly advocate a return to slavery?	197	Adonnus
At the Battle of Marathon, the Athenians sent a runner to Sparta to ask for reinforcements. Considering the distance is almost 150 miles, why did they not sent someone on horseback?	197	[deleted]
Who built the crusader castles?	197	TheLandOfConfusion
Do records exist of pre-industrial people expressing existential dread? Is it a modern luxury?	197	FlatulentDirewolf
What was the economic impact of the Panama canal on South American coastal cities? Was the new ability to bypass many of these places a significant economic hit?	197	chikindiner
Did Appalachian "granny women" exist as they're popularly known?	197	rimeroyal
How did medieval bankers prevent powerful clients from defaulting/reneging on their loans?	197	CandyManCan
I have heard many (some questionable) claims on the internet that during the islamic invasions of india an estimated 80 million hindus were killed by muslim invaders. Are these claims even remotely true and historical?	197	Ciscoblue113
How did medieval knights stay fit for combat?	197	UnRayoDeSol
Why aren't savoury pies a thing in America.	197	thepellow