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I shouldn't have driven drunk.

314 upvotes • r/shortscarystories

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Old Joe's Antique Shop

241 upvotes • r/nosleep

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Is there any truth to the idea that the earliest name for Africa was "Alkebulan" and that it's the only name of indigenous origin?

108 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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During and after WW2, how did the Japanese perceive Australia, and the Australian Forces?

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The Hanging Pictures

51 upvotes • r/nosleep

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Did the ancient romans discuss the quality and historicity of gladiators in the same way we now discuss sports stars/events?

30 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Day 12

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In Season 3 of Mad Men a misguided entrepreneur wants the ad agency to help him promote the sport Jai Alai as "America's New Favourite Pastime". How many attempts have theie been throughout history to introduce new games and sports to large markets, and how many were somewhat successful?

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How would people in your period of expertise have reacted to a spider, or snake bite?

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What was the initial reaction amongst high-ranking US political figures after Australia changed its position on East Timor's independence and challenged Habibie to call a referendum?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I shouldn't have driven drunk.	314	shortscarystories
Old Joe's Antique Shop	241	nosleep
Is there any truth to the idea that the earliest name for Africa was "Alkebulan" and that it's the only name of indigenous origin?	108	AskHistorians
During and after WW2, how did the Japanese perceive Australia, and the Australian Forces?	69	AskHistorians
The Hanging Pictures	51	nosleep
Did the ancient romans discuss the quality and historicity of gladiators in the same way we now discuss sports stars/events?	30	AskHistorians
Day 12	12	shortscarystories
In Season 3 of Mad Men a misguided entrepreneur wants the ad agency to help him promote the sport Jai Alai as "America's New Favourite Pastime". How many attempts have theie been throughout history to introduce new games and sports to large markets, and how many were somewhat successful?	6	AskHistorians
How would people in your period of expertise have reacted to a spider, or snake bite?	3	AskHistorians
What was the initial reaction amongst high-ranking US political figures after Australia changed its position on East Timor's independence and challenged Habibie to call a referendum?	1	AskHistorians