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Where did Sven and Ole jokes come from?

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According to legend, the Habsburg Empire at one point obtained Longinus, the Spear that Pierced Christ. What did they actually have, and what is the history of the real object?

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How long has the profession of chef existed? Did Roman and Chinese emperors have personal chefs? Were there chefs in Ur? Were some cave men well known for skillful meat roasting techniques?

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When did cheese become so central to the American diet?

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Why were the 1890s fondly remembered as "The Gay 90s" despite the massive economic depression from 1893-1897?

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The Secret Service was originally formed to investigate counterfeiting and other financial crimes, and was only later assigned to guard the president. Do we know how they felt about this promotion at the time?

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"You wouldn't hit a guy who wears glasses, would you?" Well... would they?

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Some of the earliest audio recording was made on wax cylinders and played through paper speakers. What was the process of invention like for this piece of technology?

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I'm a penniless young woman in Victorian England, and I want to get rich. I will do whatever it takes. What are my options? What are my odds?

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What was it about the late 19th and early 20th century in America that made marketing campaigns so incredibly powerful?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Where did Sven and Ole jokes come from?	23
According to legend, the Habsburg Empire at one point obtained Longinus, the Spear that Pierced Christ. What did they actually have, and what is the history of the real object?	23
How long has the profession of chef existed? Did Roman and Chinese emperors have personal chefs? Were there chefs in Ur? Were some cave men well known for skillful meat roasting techniques?	19
When did cheese become so central to the American diet?	19
Why were the 1890s fondly remembered as "The Gay 90s" despite the massive economic depression from 1893-1897?	17
The Secret Service was originally formed to investigate counterfeiting and other financial crimes, and was only later assigned to guard the president. Do we know how they felt about this promotion at the time?	16
"You wouldn't hit a guy who wears glasses, would you?" Well... would they?	14
Some of the earliest audio recording was made on wax cylinders and played through paper speakers. What was the process of invention like for this piece of technology?	12
I'm a penniless young woman in Victorian England, and I want to get rich. I will do whatever it takes. What are my options? What are my odds?	12
What was it about the late 19th and early 20th century in America that made marketing campaigns so incredibly powerful?	10