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William Henry Harrison infamously died from complications due to pneumonia some 30 days into his presidency. Was his health or age (at 68) ever a significant issue during his bid for office?

2267 upvotes • an_ironic_username

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In Mad Men, Don Draper turned 18 sometime in 1944, but wasn’t drafted during WWII. How likely would an eligible man like himself miss the draft?

2267 upvotes • elephantofdoom

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Cherokee oral history recounts that a hereditary priesthood called the Ani-Kutani ruled over the Cherokee before its massacre in an uprising. What else do we know about this, and is it related to the local manifestation of Mississippian Culture.

2267 upvotes • Xaminaf

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What's the origin of a muted trombone going "wah wah waahhhhh" as a sound effect for somebody failing?

2267 upvotes • GSV_No_Fixed_Abode

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How did a giant, egg dealing, bunny come to be the mascot of a Christian holiday?

2265 upvotes • Nateinthe90s

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How was the concept of "Mutually assured destruction" viewed in the Soviet Union? Were Soviet citizens aware that a war with the US would likely involve millions of dead on each side, or did they believe they'd stomp the US?

2265 upvotes • ValleDaFighta

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The three wise men in the Bible? Were they Zoroastrian?

2265 upvotes • donotusethisaccountu

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I'm a twentysomething flapper in 1920s New York City, and I'm interested in hooking up with a man for casual sex. How difficult is it to find a willing partner, and how do I go about it? What are my options for contraception, how difficult are they to obtain and how effective are they generally?

2264 upvotes • Ellikichi

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In Russian golden age literature, such as Tolstoy, a prince or a princess often features in the plot, being a major or a minor character, however it is evident that they are not part of the immediate royal family and sometimes have financial difficulties. Who were these princes and princesses?

2264 upvotes • uw888

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How did women treat urinary tract infections before the rise of antibiotics?

2264 upvotes • retromoonbow

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
William Henry Harrison infamously died from complications due to pneumonia some 30 days into his presidency. Was his health or age (at 68) ever a significant issue during his bid for office?	2267	an_ironic_username
In Mad Men, Don Draper turned 18 sometime in 1944, but wasn’t drafted during WWII. How likely would an eligible man like himself miss the draft?	2267	elephantofdoom
Cherokee oral history recounts that a hereditary priesthood called the Ani-Kutani ruled over the Cherokee before its massacre in an uprising. What else do we know about this, and is it related to the local manifestation of Mississippian Culture.	2267	Xaminaf
What's the origin of a muted trombone going "wah wah waahhhhh" as a sound effect for somebody failing?	2267	GSV_No_Fixed_Abode
How did a giant, egg dealing, bunny come to be the mascot of a Christian holiday?	2265	Nateinthe90s
How was the concept of "Mutually assured destruction" viewed in the Soviet Union? Were Soviet citizens aware that a war with the US would likely involve millions of dead on each side, or did they believe they'd stomp the US?	2265	ValleDaFighta
The three wise men in the Bible? Were they Zoroastrian?	2265	donotusethisaccountu
I'm a twentysomething flapper in 1920s New York City, and I'm interested in hooking up with a man for casual sex. How difficult is it to find a willing partner, and how do I go about it? What are my options for contraception, how difficult are they to obtain and how effective are they generally?	2264	Ellikichi
In Russian golden age literature, such as Tolstoy, a prince or a princess often features in the plot, being a major or a minor character, however it is evident that they are not part of the immediate royal family and sometimes have financial difficulties. Who were these princes and princesses?	2264	uw888
How did women treat urinary tract infections before the rise of antibiotics?	2264	retromoonbow