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When was there a 'cosmic visible light' background?

3038 upvotes • r/askscience

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In 1523, Martin Luther wrote "That Jesus Christ was Born a Jew," in which he advocated humane treatment of European Jews. In 1543, he wrote "On the Jews and their Lies." What happened in those 20 years?

561 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Unlike many other 19th century European nation states, Austria-Hungary was comprised of many different minority ethnic groups. To what extent did they think of themselves as united?

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Was there a 'literacy gap' between European Christians and Jews during the Medieval Period?

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Why don't educated people learn Latin and Ancient Greek as often as they used to?

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What word would people in the 19th century have used instead of “cool?”

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Why did the UK and France support opposing sides in the Nigerian Civil War?

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How does my immune system know not to kill my gut flora? Could diseases exploit this?

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How was the Dreyfus Affair discussed in the rest of Europe? Who was on what side in other countries?

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Since HIV-infected patients have such high levels of antibodies, how does the virus make progress at all?

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When was there a 'cosmic visible light' background?	3038	askscience
In 1523, Martin Luther wrote "That Jesus Christ was Born a Jew," in which he advocated humane treatment of European Jews. In 1543, he wrote "On the Jews and their Lies." What happened in those 20 years?	561	AskHistorians
Unlike many other 19th century European nation states, Austria-Hungary was comprised of many different minority ethnic groups. To what extent did they think of themselves as united?	130	AskHistorians
Was there a 'literacy gap' between European Christians and Jews during the Medieval Period?	75	AskHistorians
Why don't educated people learn Latin and Ancient Greek as often as they used to?	55	AskHistorians
What word would people in the 19th century have used instead of “cool?”	30	AskHistorians
Why did the UK and France support opposing sides in the Nigerian Civil War?	18	AskHistorians
How does my immune system know not to kill my gut flora? Could diseases exploit this?	17	askscience
How was the Dreyfus Affair discussed in the rest of Europe? Who was on what side in other countries?	15	AskHistorians
Since HIV-infected patients have such high levels of antibodies, how does the virus make progress at all?	14	askscience