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In Norse mythology, the god Baldur dies. Was this a dynamic event for the Norse religion, where there was a specific, recorded point in time when Baldur died?

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What were Soviet children taught in their classrooms about the United States?

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Tonight, I am headed to the Globe theatre to see the world premiere of a new play written by William Shakespeare. What's my night like?

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How well documented does a historical figure have to be for it to be consensus that they existed/are there any heated debates in the historian community as to whether X person existed or not?

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Historically, was it considered un-masculine for men to enjoy the company of puppies, kittens or other such cute animals?

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What did Nixon's administration hope to gain by breaking into the watergate complex, and why was it worth the risk of being caught?

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American Civil War experts: What is your opinion on the Ken Burns PBS special?

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Why was better metal (i.e. iron>bronze) such a huge advantage on the battlefield, and did it really make as big of a difference as factors like army size?

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Were Hitler and Stalin considered attractive by their people?

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If the Roman Emperor decides he doesn't want to be the Roman Emperor anymore, what does he do? Is it even possible for him to step down?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In Norse mythology, the god Baldur dies. Was this a dynamic event for the Norse religion, where there was a specific, recorded point in time when Baldur died?	559
What were Soviet children taught in their classrooms about the United States?	512
Tonight, I am headed to the Globe theatre to see the world premiere of a new play written by William Shakespeare. What's my night like?	88
How well documented does a historical figure have to be for it to be consensus that they existed/are there any heated debates in the historian community as to whether X person existed or not?	73
Historically, was it considered un-masculine for men to enjoy the company of puppies, kittens or other such cute animals?	46
What did Nixon's administration hope to gain by breaking into the watergate complex, and why was it worth the risk of being caught?	37
American Civil War experts: What is your opinion on the Ken Burns PBS special?	30
Why was better metal (i.e. iron>bronze) such a huge advantage on the battlefield, and did it really make as big of a difference as factors like army size?	14
Were Hitler and Stalin considered attractive by their people?	11
If the Roman Emperor decides he doesn't want to be the Roman Emperor anymore, what does he do? Is it even possible for him to step down?	10