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What kinds of jokes were once as popular in America as "Your Mom" jokes are today, but no longer make sense?

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What foods are no longer eaten?

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Were the Netherlands, Denmark or Belgium ever considered by Western Allies as an Invasion Point during WWII. If not, why not?

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Why did East Asian Countries adopt European styles of dress, such as suits and frocks?

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What was the transitional phase when Anglo Saxon and Old French languages merged after 1066 like? Were there specific decrees or laws passed on the usage of either language or the emerging English language?

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What methods were used to estimate the population of pre-columbian America? How reliable were they?

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How accurate is the movie "The Sun", which portrays Emperor Hirohito of Japan during the final stages of the Pacific Theater of WWII.

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How fractured were European States during the medieval period, how did that affect the development of modern states

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What motivated population migrations in Europe during the Great Migration (300-500AD)?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What kinds of jokes were once as popular in America as "Your Mom" jokes are today, but no longer make sense?	835
What foods are no longer eaten?	33
Were the Netherlands, Denmark or Belgium ever considered by Western Allies as an Invasion Point during WWII. If not, why not?	13
Why did East Asian Countries adopt European styles of dress, such as suits and frocks?	13
What was the transitional phase when Anglo Saxon and Old French languages merged after 1066 like? Were there specific decrees or laws passed on the usage of either language or the emerging English language?	4
What methods were used to estimate the population of pre-columbian America? How reliable were they?	4
How accurate is the movie "The Sun", which portrays Emperor Hirohito of Japan during the final stages of the Pacific Theater of WWII.	3
How fractured were European States during the medieval period, how did that affect the development of modern states	2
What motivated population migrations in Europe during the Great Migration (300-500AD)?	1