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In Game of Thrones, Sam Tarly is constantly mocked for being fat. In the real Middle Ages, would a young overweight noble be mocked for his weight?

1792 upvotes • [deleted]

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Was it common for an American high school student in the 50s to have known about, or even smoked marijuana?

1792 upvotes • cozz33

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What would convince potential Roman army soldiers that after their 25 years, they would receive land and citizenship?

1792 upvotes • gg663

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Why has Japan failed to successfully export its train technology?

1792 upvotes • Ynwe

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Napoleon was greatly known for his use of artillery. What did he do with artillery that was so amazing?

1791 upvotes • zach84

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Why was there no insurgency in Germany and Japan after WW2?

1791 upvotes • YourLizardOverlord

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Napoleon Bonaparte is often said to be one of history's greatest military commanders. What significant new innovations or tactics did Napoleon introduce?

1791 upvotes • asolanky

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The Mesopotamian goddess Inanna/Ishtar had priests who'd probably be conceptualised as intersex, transgender, or otherwise gender nonconforming under modern Anglophone constructions. Did this apply to the similar Levantine goddesses Astoreth/Astarte and Asherah?

1791 upvotes • PablomentFanquedelic

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Why are people in medieval art so nonchalant about being murdered?

1791 upvotes • Bag-Weary

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Recently Donald Trump stated that if he lost the upcoming U.S. presidential election to Joe Biden he would possibly move out of the country. Has any former U.S. president moved to another country after his time in office? If so, what were the reasons/circumstances?

1790 upvotes • Poopiepants666

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In Game of Thrones, Sam Tarly is constantly mocked for being fat. In the real Middle Ages, would a young overweight noble be mocked for his weight?	1792	[deleted]
Was it common for an American high school student in the 50s to have known about, or even smoked marijuana?	1792	cozz33
What would convince potential Roman army soldiers that after their 25 years, they would receive land and citizenship?	1792	gg663
Why has Japan failed to successfully export its train technology?	1792	Ynwe
Napoleon was greatly known for his use of artillery. What did he do with artillery that was so amazing?	1791	zach84
Why was there no insurgency in Germany and Japan after WW2?	1791	YourLizardOverlord
Napoleon Bonaparte is often said to be one of history's greatest military commanders. What significant new innovations or tactics did Napoleon introduce?	1791	asolanky
The Mesopotamian goddess Inanna/Ishtar had priests who'd probably be conceptualised as intersex, transgender, or otherwise gender nonconforming under modern Anglophone constructions. Did this apply to the similar Levantine goddesses Astoreth/Astarte and Asherah?	1791	PablomentFanquedelic
Why are people in medieval art so nonchalant about being murdered?	1791	Bag-Weary
Recently Donald Trump stated that if he lost the upcoming U.S. presidential election to Joe Biden he would possibly move out of the country. Has any former U.S. president moved to another country after his time in office? If so, what were the reasons/circumstances?	1790	Poopiepants666