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We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been?

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What was the everyday life of a child like in your historical era of expertise?

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Why was there opposition in China (and possibly other socialist/communist countries) to general relativity and other related theories of physics?

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From a picture posted to /r/malehairadvice (funnily enough) - can anyone tell me what the medals/pins on the soldier's chest are, what the insignia on his collar means and what the little ribbon below his lapel signifies?

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When countries split (Czechoslovakia, Sudan, Yugoslavia, et al.) how are resources, administration, etc. reallocated/divided up?

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Was there any form of Protestant reformation in England prior to that instigated by Henry VIII?

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What is the hat that the SS officers in this photo are wearing?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been?	181
What was the everyday life of a child like in your historical era of expertise?	136
Why was there opposition in China (and possibly other socialist/communist countries) to general relativity and other related theories of physics?	68
From a picture posted to /r/malehairadvice (funnily enough) - can anyone tell me what the medals/pins on the soldier's chest are, what the insignia on his collar means and what the little ribbon below his lapel signifies?	21
When countries split (Czechoslovakia, Sudan, Yugoslavia, et al.) how are resources, administration, etc. reallocated/divided up?	11
Was there any form of Protestant reformation in England prior to that instigated by Henry VIII?	8
What is the hat that the SS officers in this photo are wearing?	1