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Why was the use of lead and asbestos so widespread in the modern period (and earlier) when their detrimental effects have been known for centuries?

1032 upvotes • fouriels

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What did the Russians know of Siberia before the 1580s? Why were they so keen on expanding into it?

1031 upvotes • Julius_Maximus

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Día de Muertos on AskHistorians! Ever wanted to sit down with a historical figure for a beer or coffee? Now's your chance! Ask and/or answer questions in character, 11/1 1pm GMT to 11/2 7pm GMT!

1031 upvotes • sunagainstgold

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It's the fifth century and I'm living in the province of Britannia. Roman troops are beginning to leave and cities are being left to fend for themselves. If I stay in Britain, how drastically will my day-to-day life change in the coming years?

1031 upvotes • yaboya_

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How did the incredibly frank views of sex in Medieval Europe end up developing into the Prudish views of the Victorian era?

1031 upvotes • [deleted]

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Do any Native American/First Nations peoples have any oral traditions or tales about the Vikings?

1030 upvotes • veritate_valeo

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What is the oldest known religion?

1029 upvotes • [deleted]

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Why do we pronounce Arkansas and Kansas differently?

1028 upvotes • i_fight_rhinos2

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Did the Germans really believe the shotgun was inhumane, or did they just want to try and diplomatically remove an effective tool of war?

1028 upvotes • The-Princess

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Assuming Jesus of Nazareth was real and his family was not wealthy, and at his birth he was brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh by Magi/Wise Men, how much of a windfall would this be to the family?

1028 upvotes • Pypeline47

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was the use of lead and asbestos so widespread in the modern period (and earlier) when their detrimental effects have been known for centuries?	1032	fouriels
What did the Russians know of Siberia before the 1580s? Why were they so keen on expanding into it?	1031	Julius_Maximus
Día de Muertos on AskHistorians! Ever wanted to sit down with a historical figure for a beer or coffee? Now's your chance! Ask and/or answer questions in character, 11/1 1pm GMT to 11/2 7pm GMT!	1031	sunagainstgold
It's the fifth century and I'm living in the province of Britannia. Roman troops are beginning to leave and cities are being left to fend for themselves. If I stay in Britain, how drastically will my day-to-day life change in the coming years?	1031	yaboya_
How did the incredibly frank views of sex in Medieval Europe end up developing into the Prudish views of the Victorian era?	1031	[deleted]
Do any Native American/First Nations peoples have any oral traditions or tales about the Vikings?	1030	veritate_valeo
What is the oldest known religion?	1029	[deleted]
Why do we pronounce Arkansas and Kansas differently?	1028	i_fight_rhinos2
Did the Germans really believe the shotgun was inhumane, or did they just want to try and diplomatically remove an effective tool of war?	1028	The-Princess
Assuming Jesus of Nazareth was real and his family was not wealthy, and at his birth he was brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh by Magi/Wise Men, how much of a windfall would this be to the family?	1028	Pypeline47