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Both 'A Little Match Girl' and 'A Dog of Flanders' feature children freezing to death. Was this a significant problem in 19th Century Europe?

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Why did "Platinum" become the precious metal to represent surpassing Gold as opposed to other rare metals?

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How did people learn how to drive the Model T?

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What is the origin of Hamburger + French Fries + Soft Drink combo that is the foundation of all Fast Food today?

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How do we know Sumer is the oldest civilization and not just the best preserved one?

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Did the average European Infantryman fair worse in the Napoleonic Wars or in First/Second World Wars?

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Where did the notion of all pilots must be officers originate, and how did it effect the development of national Air Forces?

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Is there any truth to Zulu shields being resistant to musket balls?

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During Ottoman Reign of the Balkans, how common were interfaith marriages?

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Did Roman Legionnaires have cold/hot weather equipment?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Both 'A Little Match Girl' and 'A Dog of Flanders' feature children freezing to death. Was this a significant problem in 19th Century Europe?	290
Why did "Platinum" become the precious metal to represent surpassing Gold as opposed to other rare metals?	174
How did people learn how to drive the Model T?	71
What is the origin of Hamburger + French Fries + Soft Drink combo that is the foundation of all Fast Food today?	62
How do we know Sumer is the oldest civilization and not just the best preserved one?	49
Did the average European Infantryman fair worse in the Napoleonic Wars or in First/Second World Wars?	40
Where did the notion of all pilots must be officers originate, and how did it effect the development of national Air Forces?	39
Is there any truth to Zulu shields being resistant to musket balls?	32
During Ottoman Reign of the Balkans, how common were interfaith marriages?	29
Did Roman Legionnaires have cold/hot weather equipment?	11