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Did Generals or Military Commanders really make comments/jokes about death prior to battle to boost moral or get their troops more motivated in ancient wars?

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In the beginning of early human civilization, were there other cultures thriving besides just the middle east and Europe area? If so, why don't we talk about them as much or credit them for certain things like we do the Greeks?

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Did Ancient Greeks practice homosexuality because they actually were gay, or was it more of a status symbol or looked at as something trendy to do at the time?

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What is it exactly that made America the most desired country and the world's superpower as we know it today?

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Did Generals or Military Commanders really make comments/jokes about death prior to battle to boost moral or get their troops more motivated in ancient wars?	65
In the beginning of early human civilization, were there other cultures thriving besides just the middle east and Europe area? If so, why don't we talk about them as much or credit them for certain things like we do the Greeks?	42
Did Ancient Greeks practice homosexuality because they actually were gay, or was it more of a status symbol or looked at as something trendy to do at the time?	0
What is it exactly that made America the most desired country and the world's superpower as we know it today?	0