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How did Russia not know about North America before Columbus when you can see Alaska from the Eastern-most part of Russia?

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In TV shows, movies, and video games, medieval castles often have "statues" of the armor of knights holding a sword and shield standing along the hallways. Is this accurate? If so, why did they do that to such an extent?

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Before the Cold War was there any real hostility between the United States and Russia?

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When did wearing clothes become mandatory?

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How long did boxing matches typically last before modern rules were in place?

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Was the assassination of Julius Caesar anything like the way Shakespeare portrayed it?

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How did the Black Death change Oriental and Middle Eastern countries at the time?

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What did cavemen use to make cave paintings with that lasted so long?

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Did Medieval Europe have a sheath/holster for warhammers and maces?

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In Ancient Rome, how often was it that a Gladiator could get a thumbs-up/-down vote from the audience?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Russia not know about North America before Columbus when you can see Alaska from the Eastern-most part of Russia?	1402
In TV shows, movies, and video games, medieval castles often have "statues" of the armor of knights holding a sword and shield standing along the hallways. Is this accurate? If so, why did they do that to such an extent?	398
Before the Cold War was there any real hostility between the United States and Russia?	32
When did wearing clothes become mandatory?	21
How long did boxing matches typically last before modern rules were in place?	15
Was the assassination of Julius Caesar anything like the way Shakespeare portrayed it?	15
How did the Black Death change Oriental and Middle Eastern countries at the time?	13
What did cavemen use to make cave paintings with that lasted so long?	5
Did Medieval Europe have a sheath/holster for warhammers and maces?	3
In Ancient Rome, how often was it that a Gladiator could get a thumbs-up/-down vote from the audience?	1