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What did Chinese/Japanese civilizations believe was beyond the Pacific Ocean before the discovery of the New World? When did they first become aware of its existence?

658 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What was likely to be served at a royal feast in 1400's England?

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AMA Request- Someone fluent in five or more languages

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What's one glaring historical inaccuracy about prehistoric man that has entered the public consciousness?

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Why did it take so long to develop the scientific method? Isn't it pretty common-sense?

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Using the 2012 election as a base, what would be the bare minimum percentage of POPULAR votes needed for a candidate to win the presidency?

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How far back would you have to go before a modern-day US high school education would make you one of the most informed people in the world?

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Why the northern/western U.S. has a liberal majority, and the south/heartland has a conservative majority?

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What prevents people from experiencing sexual attraction towards themselves when they see their own reflection, or a picture of themself?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What did Chinese/Japanese civilizations believe was beyond the Pacific Ocean before the discovery of the New World? When did they first become aware of its existence?	658	AskHistorians
What was likely to be served at a royal feast in 1400's England?	10	AskHistorians
AMA Request- Someone fluent in five or more languages	6	IAmA
What's one glaring historical inaccuracy about prehistoric man that has entered the public consciousness?	6	AskHistorians
Why did it take so long to develop the scientific method? Isn't it pretty common-sense?	5	AskHistorians
Using the 2012 election as a base, what would be the bare minimum percentage of POPULAR votes needed for a candidate to win the presidency?	4	askscience
How far back would you have to go before a modern-day US high school education would make you one of the most informed people in the world?	2	AskHistorians
Why the northern/western U.S. has a liberal majority, and the south/heartland has a conservative majority?	1	AskHistorians
What prevents people from experiencing sexual attraction towards themselves when they see their own reflection, or a picture of themself?	0	askscience