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Why did the Nazis not use neutral gases such as helium in gas chambers?

981 upvotes • drugsanddogs

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In "The Prince", who was Machiavelli's audience? He references it is to "those who know" but doesn't elaborate.

981 upvotes • George_S_Patton_III

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"1984," "Animal Farm," and "Fahrenheit 451" were all published in living memory: How did they become emblematic of American high school English class so quickly?

981 upvotes • 9XsOeLc0SdGjbqbedCnt

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How aware was the Chinese government of the discovery and colonization of the New World? When did the court become fully aware and what was its reaction?

980 upvotes • nukemod

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When and why did "black" names (e.g. Jaquan, Damarius) come into vogue in America?

980 upvotes • MisterBadIdea2

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AMA: DEAD FAMOUS - The Origins of Celebrity Culture, with Greg Jenner

980 upvotes • Greg_Jenner

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What is the origin of the "high-five"?

979 upvotes • ABob89

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Did the destruction of Pompeii have a noted effect on the Roman economy?

979 upvotes • Vortigern

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Why was the Chinese Communist Party relatively merciful towards the former Qing royal family?

979 upvotes • sangbum60090

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Why were Quakers hated so much?

979 upvotes • Flyingskwerl

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the Nazis not use neutral gases such as helium in gas chambers?	981	drugsanddogs
In "The Prince", who was Machiavelli's audience? He references it is to "those who know" but doesn't elaborate.	981	George_S_Patton_III
"1984," "Animal Farm," and "Fahrenheit 451" were all published in living memory: How did they become emblematic of American high school English class so quickly?	981	9XsOeLc0SdGjbqbedCnt
How aware was the Chinese government of the discovery and colonization of the New World? When did the court become fully aware and what was its reaction?	980	nukemod
When and why did "black" names (e.g. Jaquan, Damarius) come into vogue in America?	980	MisterBadIdea2
AMA: DEAD FAMOUS - The Origins of Celebrity Culture, with Greg Jenner	980	Greg_Jenner
What is the origin of the "high-five"?	979	ABob89
Did the destruction of Pompeii have a noted effect on the Roman economy?	979	Vortigern
Why was the Chinese Communist Party relatively merciful towards the former Qing royal family?	979	sangbum60090
Why were Quakers hated so much?	979	Flyingskwerl