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Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa had 16 children, three of whom died young, she had a painting commisioned of the three dead daughters, but in the painting there is a fourth baby seen at the top, is it known why this is?

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The island of Zapatera in Nicaragua seems to have been populated between 500 BC and 1350 AD. Are there any theories on why people decided to not live on the island anymore?

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The island of Zapatera in Nicaragua seems to have been populated between 500 BC and 1350 AD. Are there any theories on why people decided to not live on the island anymore?

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In ancient times were queens and other aristocratic ladies allowed to have eunuch lovers or mistresses since there was no risk of pregnancy?

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Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa had 16 children, three of whom died young, she had a painting commisioned of the three dead daughters, but in the painting there is a fourth baby seen at the top, is it known why this is?	4678
The island of Zapatera in Nicaragua seems to have been populated between 500 BC and 1350 AD. Are there any theories on why people decided to not live on the island anymore?	21
The island of Zapatera in Nicaragua seems to have been populated between 500 BC and 1350 AD. Are there any theories on why people decided to not live on the island anymore?	3
In ancient times were queens and other aristocratic ladies allowed to have eunuch lovers or mistresses since there was no risk of pregnancy?	1