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How much has the strategy of chess evolved over the years? Were there players in the medieval era who could consistently beat a modern grandmaster?

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How did a seemingly unremarkable spice like black pepper reach a level of ubiquity on par with salt?

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When and why did the use of chariots disappear from warfare?

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How reliable was sending messages in medieval Europe?

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Were there ever any significant emigrations by Jewish peoples during the colonial period to escape religious persecution?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How much has the strategy of chess evolved over the years? Were there players in the medieval era who could consistently beat a modern grandmaster?	326
How did a seemingly unremarkable spice like black pepper reach a level of ubiquity on par with salt?	128
When and why did the use of chariots disappear from warfare?	73
How reliable was sending messages in medieval Europe?	8
Were there ever any significant emigrations by Jewish peoples during the colonial period to escape religious persecution?	6