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GMO's have stirred up all kinds of concerns that eating "unnatural" produce will harm us, were there any similar concerns about the importation of exotic New World fruits and vegetables?

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Was kidnapping/forcing a noblewoman to marry you common in Medieval Europe?

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What was cosmetic use like in the Middle Ages

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From a religious perspective, how did the Ottoman dynasts justify fratricide?

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Did the construction of the Suez Canal in 1869 cause any environmental damage and resulting damage to industries and business the way that the construction of the Aswan Dam did in 1970?

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Nowadays "Ethnic" food is a popular theme for meals and restaurants. Besides the importation of basic ingredients, did foreign recipes and iconic meals become popular in say, Ancient Rome?

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How much weight did Romans place on supposedly historic epics like the Iliad and Aeneid?

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I remember reading something about how Spartan boys had to sacrifice a puppy to Ares as an imitation rite. Is this true? Also are there any good sources on Spartan/Doric religious traditions?

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Did the Southern colonies of North America always have a distinct food culture and if no, how long did it take for "Southern" cooking to develop in the US?

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Did the Celts have their own writing system prior to adopting the Greek/Roman writing system?

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GMO's have stirred up all kinds of concerns that eating "unnatural" produce will harm us, were there any similar concerns about the importation of exotic New World fruits and vegetables?	10
Was kidnapping/forcing a noblewoman to marry you common in Medieval Europe?	10
What was cosmetic use like in the Middle Ages	10
From a religious perspective, how did the Ottoman dynasts justify fratricide?	10
Did the construction of the Suez Canal in 1869 cause any environmental damage and resulting damage to industries and business the way that the construction of the Aswan Dam did in 1970?	10
Nowadays "Ethnic" food is a popular theme for meals and restaurants. Besides the importation of basic ingredients, did foreign recipes and iconic meals become popular in say, Ancient Rome?	10
How much weight did Romans place on supposedly historic epics like the Iliad and Aeneid?	10
I remember reading something about how Spartan boys had to sacrifice a puppy to Ares as an imitation rite. Is this true? Also are there any good sources on Spartan/Doric religious traditions?	9
Did the Southern colonies of North America always have a distinct food culture and if no, how long did it take for "Southern" cooking to develop in the US?	9
Did the Celts have their own writing system prior to adopting the Greek/Roman writing system?	9