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What were relations like between China and Japan the years and centuries before WWII? Was there other reasons for the extreme violence and cruelty Japan committed other than nationalism/brainwashing?

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How did the Boston Molasses flood happen? Did any laws or engineering designs change after it occurred?

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Were there any "environmental activists" as early as the late 19th century / early 20th century?

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When did humans realize clouds are evaporated water?

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What places did Theodore Roosevelt go hiking? Are there any specific experiences he had that convinced him to conserve certain land?

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What are some other interesting "over night" cultural revolutions that have taken place, perhaps similar to what happened in the 1960s?

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Did different ancient people value the importance of stretching like we do today?

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Did the Romans ever experience anything similar to what America experienced during Vietnam? Or what the Soviets experiences in Afghanistan?

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When and why did people start becoming as tall as they are today?

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Is there a reason that Ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Celts etc. had somewhat similar religions?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What were relations like between China and Japan the years and centuries before WWII? Was there other reasons for the extreme violence and cruelty Japan committed other than nationalism/brainwashing?	18
How did the Boston Molasses flood happen? Did any laws or engineering designs change after it occurred?	14
Were there any "environmental activists" as early as the late 19th century / early 20th century?	10
When did humans realize clouds are evaporated water?	9
What places did Theodore Roosevelt go hiking? Are there any specific experiences he had that convinced him to conserve certain land?	6
What are some other interesting "over night" cultural revolutions that have taken place, perhaps similar to what happened in the 1960s?	5
Did different ancient people value the importance of stretching like we do today?	4
Did the Romans ever experience anything similar to what America experienced during Vietnam? Or what the Soviets experiences in Afghanistan?	3
When and why did people start becoming as tall as they are today?	3
Is there a reason that Ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Celts etc. had somewhat similar religions?	3