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How widespread was the use of magic mushrooms and other drugs among European tribes(Slavs specifically, but also norse, balts, fins...)?

146 upvotes • sdsidid

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John Adams’ daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. How well understood was cancer in the early 19th century?

146 upvotes • Charlie--Dont--Surf

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Armenian Genocide Denial

146 upvotes • hoteldybbuk

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In terms of political movements, why wasn't the presence of fascism/Nazi ideology in America treated with the same degree of hysteria and urgency as Communism during the Red Scare?

146 upvotes • rx2893

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When South American countries with socialist governments fail either economically or politically the blame is often pinned on the USA. Is this negative reputation is historically justified? Did the USA really work to overthrow South American governments due to their economic policies alone?

146 upvotes • UnchainedMimic

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What is the history of CVs or Resumes?, when did employers start asking for people to present these documents?

146 upvotes • Frigorifico

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It’s a point of pride for many Trekkies to say Star Trek was the driving force behind modern fandom. However, I’ve also read the same about Sherlock Holmes. What is the history of fandom, either modern or ur?

146 upvotes • nueoritic-parents

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When historians refer to a specific date in history, is it the date as recorded at the time, or the date adjusted to match the Gregorian calendar?

146 upvotes • Himantolophus

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Have there been any major Romani nationalist movements advocating the creation of a Romani nationstate?

146 upvotes • Dragonquack

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When the Soviet Union collapsed during H.W. Bush's presidency, he never did a "victory lap," at the Berlin Wall. It's hard to imagine such restraint from American politicians today Was his restraint considered odd at the time, since he failed to mark a victory 40 years in the making?

146 upvotes • RusticBohemian

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How widespread was the use of magic mushrooms and other drugs among European tribes(Slavs specifically, but also norse, balts, fins...)?	146	sdsidid
John Adams’ daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. How well understood was cancer in the early 19th century?	146	Charlie--Dont--Surf
Armenian Genocide Denial	146	hoteldybbuk
In terms of political movements, why wasn't the presence of fascism/Nazi ideology in America treated with the same degree of hysteria and urgency as Communism during the Red Scare?	146	rx2893
When South American countries with socialist governments fail either economically or politically the blame is often pinned on the USA. Is this negative reputation is historically justified? Did the USA really work to overthrow South American governments due to their economic policies alone?	146	UnchainedMimic
What is the history of CVs or Resumes?, when did employers start asking for people to present these documents?	146	Frigorifico
It’s a point of pride for many Trekkies to say Star Trek was the driving force behind modern fandom. However, I’ve also read the same about Sherlock Holmes. What is the history of fandom, either modern or ur?	146	nueoritic-parents
When historians refer to a specific date in history, is it the date as recorded at the time, or the date adjusted to match the Gregorian calendar?	146	Himantolophus
Have there been any major Romani nationalist movements advocating the creation of a Romani nationstate?	146	Dragonquack
When the Soviet Union collapsed during H.W. Bush's presidency, he never did a "victory lap," at the Berlin Wall. It's hard to imagine such restraint from American politicians today Was his restraint considered odd at the time, since he failed to mark a victory 40 years in the making?	146	RusticBohemian