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Dangerous bed dampness?

1065 upvotes • sevenpoundowl

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Ottoman Devshirme system is often described negatively with words such as 'kidnapping' or 'stealing' yet Bosnian Muslims demanded that the system include them after their conversion. How was this system truly seen by the those affected by it?

1065 upvotes • Alpy94

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Romans threatening to throw someone to the lions is a running gag in Asterix. How common was it really as a punishment, and for what crimes would it be proscribed?

1065 upvotes • MagisterMystax

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In the American South of the 1950s-1970s, was it typical for older men (in their 20s or older) to 'court' teenage girls? What were typical marriage ages and age gaps?

1065 upvotes • aescolanus

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Ancient Roman roads are useable 2,000 years after their creation. Our asphalt roads get replaced every 18-20 years. The Arkadiko bridge in Greece functions 3,100 after it was built. Modern bridges are designed to be replaced after 50 years. Why'd we stop building infrastructure that outlasts us?

1065 upvotes • RusticBohemian

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When did humans began to brush their teeth? Was it due a change in their diet which made their teeth more vulnerable?

1064 upvotes • epiccookiejar

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What was Carthaginian cuisine like? How similar was it to other Mediterranean cultures' cuisine?

1064 upvotes • Oisschez

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Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witness and Urantians believe that Jesus is the Archangel Micheal. Does this idea exist before any of these groups?

1064 upvotes • Choice_Comfortable71

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We're all familiar with "courtroom dramas" in the US. But what would a courtroom drama look like if it took place in ancient Rome? Say, during the Pax Romana?

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"The knight who slays the dragon gets the princess"

1062 upvotes • altazure

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Dangerous bed dampness?	1065	sevenpoundowl
Ottoman Devshirme system is often described negatively with words such as 'kidnapping' or 'stealing' yet Bosnian Muslims demanded that the system include them after their conversion. How was this system truly seen by the those affected by it?	1065	Alpy94
Romans threatening to throw someone to the lions is a running gag in Asterix. How common was it really as a punishment, and for what crimes would it be proscribed?	1065	MagisterMystax
In the American South of the 1950s-1970s, was it typical for older men (in their 20s or older) to 'court' teenage girls? What were typical marriage ages and age gaps?	1065	aescolanus
Ancient Roman roads are useable 2,000 years after their creation. Our asphalt roads get replaced every 18-20 years. The Arkadiko bridge in Greece functions 3,100 after it was built. Modern bridges are designed to be replaced after 50 years. Why'd we stop building infrastructure that outlasts us?	1065	RusticBohemian
When did humans began to brush their teeth? Was it due a change in their diet which made their teeth more vulnerable?	1064	epiccookiejar
What was Carthaginian cuisine like? How similar was it to other Mediterranean cultures' cuisine?	1064	Oisschez
Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witness and Urantians believe that Jesus is the Archangel Micheal. Does this idea exist before any of these groups?	1064	Choice_Comfortable71
We're all familiar with "courtroom dramas" in the US. But what would a courtroom drama look like if it took place in ancient Rome? Say, during the Pax Romana?	1063	_-_-_-_-_-_2
"The knight who slays the dragon gets the princess"	1062	altazure