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If most romantic languages descend from Latin, what are the roots of Latin?

187 upvotes • fondofhats

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Update on the Timbuktu Library: "[The Islamist militants] managed to find less than 5 percent" (with mods' permission)

187 upvotes • yodatsracist

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I've recently read a few theories about different historical figures having supposedly faked their deaths, but nothing definitive. Has there ever been a documented case of this?

187 upvotes • TwoMrCokes

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What happened to those convicted of prohibition crimes, after Prohibition was repealed.

187 upvotes • dcduck

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How did the Mongols view Japan after the Battle of Koan? Why wasn't there a third invasion?

187 upvotes • temalyen

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Was there any major political or domestic opposition to the Moon landings in America?

187 upvotes • [deleted]

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During World War II did merchant ships have insurance against being sunk by the enemy? Did the national governments offer compensation?

187 upvotes • Samtheism

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During the medieval period, did knights and soldiers wear the colours of their lord in battle, their own heraldry and colours, or a mix?

187 upvotes • SherImOnlyIrish

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My grandmother recently told us that her father was a high ranking member of the KKK in a Midwestern state (missouri?) In the early 20th century. How likely is it my great grandfather killed people or ordered others to do so?

187 upvotes • khinzeer

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In the year 1000, how would an Irish, an Italian, a Syrian, and a Seljuq ruler take their main meal of the day? What foods, customs, and etiquette would be expected?

187 upvotes • Vladith

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If most romantic languages descend from Latin, what are the roots of Latin?	187	fondofhats
Update on the Timbuktu Library: "[The Islamist militants] managed to find less than 5 percent" (with mods' permission)	187	yodatsracist
I've recently read a few theories about different historical figures having supposedly faked their deaths, but nothing definitive. Has there ever been a documented case of this?	187	TwoMrCokes
What happened to those convicted of prohibition crimes, after Prohibition was repealed.	187	dcduck
How did the Mongols view Japan after the Battle of Koan? Why wasn't there a third invasion?	187	temalyen
Was there any major political or domestic opposition to the Moon landings in America?	187	[deleted]
During World War II did merchant ships have insurance against being sunk by the enemy? Did the national governments offer compensation?	187	Samtheism
During the medieval period, did knights and soldiers wear the colours of their lord in battle, their own heraldry and colours, or a mix?	187	SherImOnlyIrish
My grandmother recently told us that her father was a high ranking member of the KKK in a Midwestern state (missouri?) In the early 20th century. How likely is it my great grandfather killed people or ordered others to do so?	187	khinzeer
In the year 1000, how would an Irish, an Italian, a Syrian, and a Seljuq ruler take their main meal of the day? What foods, customs, and etiquette would be expected?	187	Vladith