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When and from who did each of the 7 continents get the name they have today? Have there ever been disagreements about the borders of the continents?

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How did the Roman military adapt to fighting in the desert climate of north Africa?

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What was the closest thing to a "squad leader" in the Roman military (circa 150 BCE)? What was the smallest group of soldiers that a commander could be expected to command?

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When and how did Christians go from fiercely opposing usury (charging interest) to the accepting attitude it has today? Why did it change?

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Was the destruction of Buenos Ares a false flag by the Federation?

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Since it is the 5th of November, this question seem appropriate. Were the actions of Guy Fawkes and conspirators representative of popular opinion about the installment of the Church of England and King James?

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Were violations of Ecclesiastical law (Canon law) in favor of politically motivated convictions, like the trial of Joan of Arc in 1431, common or was Joan's persecution somewhat unique for the time?

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How did ancient Greek perception of cults differ from how we think of cults today?

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Are there any historical movements or governments that could be considered "fascist" today that existed before the word was ever popularized (1880s)?

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What is the oldest evidence of complaints about overused cliches in stories and other artistic mediums?

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When and from who did each of the 7 continents get the name they have today? Have there ever been disagreements about the borders of the continents?	16
How did the Roman military adapt to fighting in the desert climate of north Africa?	15
What was the closest thing to a "squad leader" in the Roman military (circa 150 BCE)? What was the smallest group of soldiers that a commander could be expected to command?	6
When and how did Christians go from fiercely opposing usury (charging interest) to the accepting attitude it has today? Why did it change?	5
Was the destruction of Buenos Ares a false flag by the Federation?	3
Since it is the 5th of November, this question seem appropriate. Were the actions of Guy Fawkes and conspirators representative of popular opinion about the installment of the Church of England and King James?	3
Were violations of Ecclesiastical law (Canon law) in favor of politically motivated convictions, like the trial of Joan of Arc in 1431, common or was Joan's persecution somewhat unique for the time?	2
How did ancient Greek perception of cults differ from how we think of cults today?	1
Are there any historical movements or governments that could be considered "fascist" today that existed before the word was ever popularized (1880s)?	1
What is the oldest evidence of complaints about overused cliches in stories and other artistic mediums?	1