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In the James Bond novel "Goldfinger", Ian Fleming describes Korean people in extremely racist terms, with Bond viewing them as lower than apes. Was there widespread anti-Korean sentiment in the UK following the Korean War or does this stem from personal prejudice on Fleming's part?

797 upvotes • 124876720

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Are there many cases of a 'food taster' actually consuming poison and dying on the spot?

796 upvotes • superjoe96

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Could one legitimately argue that the Roman Empire fell in 1922 with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire? Why/why not?

796 upvotes • raspberry_pie

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Did people try and commit crimes during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl to go to jail for food and shelter?

796 upvotes • adamwk

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What did the diet of a solider in the early Roman Empire look like?

796 upvotes • SuperTacoLord

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Why did so many ‘Old Hollywood’ stars live in hotels?

796 upvotes • [deleted]

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In the Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty," they mention female Scotland Yard employees, one who searches a female suspect and an investigator who goes undercover to gain the confidence of a suspect. What opportunities were available to women in policing in London in 1893?

796 upvotes • ArmandoAlvarezWF

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Have Christians always been aware of the pagan roots of most of their Christmas traditions (Christmas tree, Yule log, gift giving etc. etc.)or were they misled into believing alternative origins until more recent times when people were able to fact-check on their own?

796 upvotes • I-just_dont-know

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In catch-22, Major Major's father makes a living by not growing alfalfa. He is said to be paid large sums by the government for the Alfalfa he does not grow. Is something real being parodied there?

796 upvotes • Silas_Of_The_Lambs

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How long have Londoners been complaining about house prices?

795 upvotes • GreenWithLove

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the James Bond novel "Goldfinger", Ian Fleming describes Korean people in extremely racist terms, with Bond viewing them as lower than apes. Was there widespread anti-Korean sentiment in the UK following the Korean War or does this stem from personal prejudice on Fleming's part?	797	124876720
Are there many cases of a 'food taster' actually consuming poison and dying on the spot?	796	superjoe96
Could one legitimately argue that the Roman Empire fell in 1922 with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire? Why/why not?	796	raspberry_pie
Did people try and commit crimes during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl to go to jail for food and shelter?	796	adamwk
What did the diet of a solider in the early Roman Empire look like?	796	SuperTacoLord
Why did so many ‘Old Hollywood’ stars live in hotels?	796	[deleted]
In the Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty," they mention female Scotland Yard employees, one who searches a female suspect and an investigator who goes undercover to gain the confidence of a suspect. What opportunities were available to women in policing in London in 1893?	796	ArmandoAlvarezWF
Have Christians always been aware of the pagan roots of most of their Christmas traditions (Christmas tree, Yule log, gift giving etc. etc.)or were they misled into believing alternative origins until more recent times when people were able to fact-check on their own?	796	I-just_dont-know
In catch-22, Major Major's father makes a living by not growing alfalfa. He is said to be paid large sums by the government for the Alfalfa he does not grow. Is something real being parodied there?	796	Silas_Of_The_Lambs
How long have Londoners been complaining about house prices?	795	GreenWithLove