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How would the average american react to eating american food from 1912? How would people (americans) in 1912 think of the food from 1812?

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How did "medics" in warfare change throughout history from the ancient world to today?

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Why didn't Celtic language survive in Western Europe? Why did Latin / German languages take over?

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Who were the ancient "Celts" that lived throughout Europe during the time of the Roman Empire? Why is it today anything "Celtic" usually always refers to only Ireland?

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Just how brutal was the Roman millitary and justice system in the context of modern society?

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What is the history of Pizza?

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Who lived in Pre-Celtic Britain?

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Why are there so many different languages and cultures in the relatively small area of Europe, but most of mainland China speaks the same language?

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What were the very early movements to protect the environment like? Why did they first come to be?

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How did Inuits and other Arctic peoples end up inhabiting such a harsh region permanently?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How would the average american react to eating american food from 1912? How would people (americans) in 1912 think of the food from 1812?	567
How did "medics" in warfare change throughout history from the ancient world to today?	130
Why didn't Celtic language survive in Western Europe? Why did Latin / German languages take over?	123
Who were the ancient "Celts" that lived throughout Europe during the time of the Roman Empire? Why is it today anything "Celtic" usually always refers to only Ireland?	117
Just how brutal was the Roman millitary and justice system in the context of modern society?	96
What is the history of Pizza?	74
Who lived in Pre-Celtic Britain?	67
Why are there so many different languages and cultures in the relatively small area of Europe, but most of mainland China speaks the same language?	24
What were the very early movements to protect the environment like? Why did they first come to be?	22
How did Inuits and other Arctic peoples end up inhabiting such a harsh region permanently?	20