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What was the treatment of Muslim immigrants in Europe like in 60s to 80s?

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Is there a relation between Veneti, the Gaullic tribe and Venice, the Italian city?

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What was Tesla and Edison's relation really like?

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I heard that Ottoman Janissaries described as a brotherhood of gay warriors. How prevalent was homosexuality amongst Janissaries?

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Did the Ancient Romans have divorce? If they did, what was the process like?

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When did CVs start being used for job hunting and recruitment?

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Odysseus goes to the palace disguised as a beggar. In Ancient Greece, was it normal or even allowed for beggars to visit the palace of Kings?

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In Disney's Mulan, Li Shang teaches Mulan and others how to fight with a staff, how to use a bow among other stuff. What would military training have looked liked in 5th and 6th century China?

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In Tolkien's work, Orcs represented industry and often times described as industrious and innovative. In most modern fantasy settings, Orcs are a savage backwards people. When and why did this shift happen?

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What would have been the common cooking utensils for the Romans during the time of Julius Caesar?

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What was the treatment of Muslim immigrants in Europe like in 60s to 80s?	42
Is there a relation between Veneti, the Gaullic tribe and Venice, the Italian city?	41
What was Tesla and Edison's relation really like?	40
I heard that Ottoman Janissaries described as a brotherhood of gay warriors. How prevalent was homosexuality amongst Janissaries?	40
Did the Ancient Romans have divorce? If they did, what was the process like?	40
When did CVs start being used for job hunting and recruitment?	39
Odysseus goes to the palace disguised as a beggar. In Ancient Greece, was it normal or even allowed for beggars to visit the palace of Kings?	39
In Disney's Mulan, Li Shang teaches Mulan and others how to fight with a staff, how to use a bow among other stuff. What would military training have looked liked in 5th and 6th century China?	39
In Tolkien's work, Orcs represented industry and often times described as industrious and innovative. In most modern fantasy settings, Orcs are a savage backwards people. When and why did this shift happen?	38
What would have been the common cooking utensils for the Romans during the time of Julius Caesar?	37