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In the pilot episode of "The Last Kingdom" the main character has his name changed from Osbert to Uhtred, the name of his older brother, who had been killed by Danes. Was this a common practice in order to preserve the family name of a noble family?

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When did brushing your teeth become popular?

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Proven conspiracies in the past involving a religious body? (Mainly looking for monks or cults.)

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Where did America get its name?

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In the pilot episode of "The Last Kingdom" the main character has his name changed from Osbert to Uhtred, the name of his older brother, who had been killed by Danes. Was this a common practice in order to preserve the family name of a noble family?	169
When did brushing your teeth become popular?	2
Proven conspiracies in the past involving a religious body? (Mainly looking for monks or cults.)	1
Where did America get its name?	0