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What is the history behind this common Mayan symbol (usually called "The Burden of Time" or some variation thereof)?

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Today, cities like Athens and Istanbul are renowned for their large populations of street cats. Was this the case prior to modernity? How have attitudes towards street cats changed?

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Did Islamic leaders throughout history have a disincentive to convert non-Muslims due to the value of Jizya?

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Did cities in the Communist Eastern Bloc undergo dramatic transformations to accommodate the automobile, similar to many American cities (mass parking lots, urban highways, etc.)?

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What's the history of incest and cousin-marriage in Southern Asia and the Islamic World? Given the disabilities that result from such practices, have people always been aware of the risks? Is this a more recent phenomenon?

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Why does the Bible mention Unicorns at numerous points?

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The 13th amendment permits slavery for the incarcerated. Was there a boom in the US prison population following the Civil War?

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How did the American Left reconcile their anti-fascism with the German/Soviet non-aggression pact? Was the American Left broadly supportive of war against Hitler prior to Barbarossa (or Pearl Harbor, for that matter)?

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Did any people go on religious pilgrimages in pre-Colombian America?

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How was International Women's Day (Osmi Mart) publicly celebrated and recognized in the former Yugoslavia? Did major politicians (such as Tito) give nationally broadcast speeches?

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What is the history behind this common Mayan symbol (usually called "The Burden of Time" or some variation thereof)?	8
Today, cities like Athens and Istanbul are renowned for their large populations of street cats. Was this the case prior to modernity? How have attitudes towards street cats changed?	8
Did Islamic leaders throughout history have a disincentive to convert non-Muslims due to the value of Jizya?	8
Did cities in the Communist Eastern Bloc undergo dramatic transformations to accommodate the automobile, similar to many American cities (mass parking lots, urban highways, etc.)?	8
What's the history of incest and cousin-marriage in Southern Asia and the Islamic World? Given the disabilities that result from such practices, have people always been aware of the risks? Is this a more recent phenomenon?	8
Why does the Bible mention Unicorns at numerous points?	7
The 13th amendment permits slavery for the incarcerated. Was there a boom in the US prison population following the Civil War?	7
How did the American Left reconcile their anti-fascism with the German/Soviet non-aggression pact? Was the American Left broadly supportive of war against Hitler prior to Barbarossa (or Pearl Harbor, for that matter)?	7
Did any people go on religious pilgrimages in pre-Colombian America?	7
How was International Women's Day (Osmi Mart) publicly celebrated and recognized in the former Yugoslavia? Did major politicians (such as Tito) give nationally broadcast speeches?	7