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Did Adolf Hitler ever visit the front lines during WWII?

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The date of Easter is set through the moon calendar, while Christmas is a date on the regular calendar. How did this difference arise?

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Why did Germany stop using the Gothic script halfway through WWII?

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What kept the Egyptians from exploring the Mediterranean like f.e. the Minoans or the Phoenicians?

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How did 'entrée' become the American term for the main course of a meal, when the original meaning of the word is appetizer?

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When did we start to associate mint with fresh breath?

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When Mount Olympus was annexed by the Persian Empire, did the Greeks feel upset that the gods' home had become Persian?

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How were sacked cities 'restarted'?

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The Phoenicians seem to be the first civilisation in the Eastern Mediterranean / Levant area that successfully recovered from the Bronze Age Collapse. What put them in the position to do so?

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After World War I, did the Allied powers ever talk about a break-up of Germany?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did Adolf Hitler ever visit the front lines during WWII?	1327
The date of Easter is set through the moon calendar, while Christmas is a date on the regular calendar. How did this difference arise?	1099
Why did Germany stop using the Gothic script halfway through WWII?	239
What kept the Egyptians from exploring the Mediterranean like f.e. the Minoans or the Phoenicians?	222
How did 'entrée' become the American term for the main course of a meal, when the original meaning of the word is appetizer?	123
When did we start to associate mint with fresh breath?	115
When Mount Olympus was annexed by the Persian Empire, did the Greeks feel upset that the gods' home had become Persian?	112
How were sacked cities 'restarted'?	93
The Phoenicians seem to be the first civilisation in the Eastern Mediterranean / Levant area that successfully recovered from the Bronze Age Collapse. What put them in the position to do so?	81
After World War I, did the Allied powers ever talk about a break-up of Germany?	71