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what effects did world war one have on the wildlife population of europe?

413 upvotes • rainwaterh

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You hear a lot about legendary tales of the east in the Ancient and Medieval West, like Prester John. Did Eastern countries have stories about the west?

413 upvotes • souravski

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Many fantasy stories from the Conan the Barbarian series, to the Cthulhu Mythos, to Doctor Strange comics involve sorcerers and cults drawing dark forbidden powers by invoking powerful creatures from outside our dimension. Where did this concept come from and how did it become a fantasy staple?

413 upvotes • ShelteredTortoise

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Who had knighting privileges is medieval Europe?

413 upvotes • TelegraphBlues

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What was the point and what did the free cities of Krakow and Danzig do? Like, where they countries? Or closer to independent provinces? I don’t get the concept but I’m very fascinated by it and I figured you guys would know best.

413 upvotes • productivegold6666

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I'm a coal miner in the US during the 1880's. My son came down with a bad fever and needs medicine. Problem is my company pays me in scrip coins. Would my company store sell medicine or treatment? What resources are available to make sure he's treated?

413 upvotes • quiaudetvincet

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George Wallace was synonymous with Southern racism for decades, but after apologizing, he won a final term as Alabama governor with a majority of the black vote. Why did blacks forgive and vote for him given his lengthy track record?

413 upvotes • FelicianoCalamity

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Would a small Church in 1439 even own a bible?

413 upvotes • DeliciousFold2894

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In the 1920’s alcoholism was considered enough of a public health crisis to warrant Prohibition. Yet by the 50’s and 60’s we see the rise of the “lovable drunk” in the form of entertainers like Dean Martin, Foster Brooks, or any number of sitcom characters. What happened?

413 upvotes • nowlan101

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What stopped the mongols from destroying a portion of the Great Wall of China, going round the Great Wall of China or climbing over the Great Wall of China?

413 upvotes • amitreitu

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
what effects did world war one have on the wildlife population of europe?	413	rainwaterh
You hear a lot about legendary tales of the east in the Ancient and Medieval West, like Prester John. Did Eastern countries have stories about the west?	413	souravski
Many fantasy stories from the Conan the Barbarian series, to the Cthulhu Mythos, to Doctor Strange comics involve sorcerers and cults drawing dark forbidden powers by invoking powerful creatures from outside our dimension. Where did this concept come from and how did it become a fantasy staple?	413	ShelteredTortoise
Who had knighting privileges is medieval Europe?	413	TelegraphBlues
What was the point and what did the free cities of Krakow and Danzig do? Like, where they countries? Or closer to independent provinces? I don’t get the concept but I’m very fascinated by it and I figured you guys would know best.	413	productivegold6666
I'm a coal miner in the US during the 1880's. My son came down with a bad fever and needs medicine. Problem is my company pays me in scrip coins. Would my company store sell medicine or treatment? What resources are available to make sure he's treated?	413	quiaudetvincet
George Wallace was synonymous with Southern racism for decades, but after apologizing, he won a final term as Alabama governor with a majority of the black vote. Why did blacks forgive and vote for him given his lengthy track record?	413	FelicianoCalamity
Would a small Church in 1439 even own a bible?	413	DeliciousFold2894
In the 1920’s alcoholism was considered enough of a public health crisis to warrant Prohibition. Yet by the 50’s and 60’s we see the rise of the “lovable drunk” in the form of entertainers like Dean Martin, Foster Brooks, or any number of sitcom characters. What happened?	413	nowlan101
What stopped the mongols from destroying a portion of the Great Wall of China, going round the Great Wall of China or climbing over the Great Wall of China?	413	amitreitu