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When was toilet paper invented, and how was it introduced to the public?

189 upvotes • alhear

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What is the oldest popular culture reference still in use or still recognized today?

189 upvotes • Smokey_Johnson

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In the various societies that practiced concubinage, what typically happened to concubines who became pregnant?

189 upvotes • Vromrig

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How common were rape and the threat of rape in the Medieval period? NSFW

189 upvotes • Yxoque

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How close was the Confederate Army to winning the Civil War?

189 upvotes • IAmClaytonBigsby

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Why do colonized countries in Latin America and Africa still continue to suffer but previous colonial powers in Asia like China, India, and Korea thrive?

189 upvotes • akhbox

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Is there actually any proof that the Jews were enslaved in Egypt like the bible tells the story? (Sorry for my poor English)

189 upvotes • lunatic1234

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How old is the custom of famous individuals "signing autographs"?

189 upvotes • PeopleOfVictory

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If the Dutch discovered Australia why did they make no attempt to colonise it while the British did?

189 upvotes • Findex

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What street food was sold in cities in Renaissance Italy and Eastern Europe?

189 upvotes • horrorshowmalchick

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When was toilet paper invented, and how was it introduced to the public?	189	alhear
What is the oldest popular culture reference still in use or still recognized today?	189	Smokey_Johnson
In the various societies that practiced concubinage, what typically happened to concubines who became pregnant?	189	Vromrig
How common were rape and the threat of rape in the Medieval period? NSFW	189	Yxoque
How close was the Confederate Army to winning the Civil War?	189	IAmClaytonBigsby
Why do colonized countries in Latin America and Africa still continue to suffer but previous colonial powers in Asia like China, India, and Korea thrive?	189	akhbox
Is there actually any proof that the Jews were enslaved in Egypt like the bible tells the story? (Sorry for my poor English)	189	lunatic1234
How old is the custom of famous individuals "signing autographs"?	189	PeopleOfVictory
If the Dutch discovered Australia why did they make no attempt to colonise it while the British did?	189	Findex
What street food was sold in cities in Renaissance Italy and Eastern Europe?	189	horrorshowmalchick